Sunday April 17, 2016: on this day

April 17, 2016 was the 108th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 17, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 17, 2016, who was born and died on April 17, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. Elvis & Nixon, directed by Liza Johnson), TV series (e.g. Containment) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 2016?


April 17, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 108th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2016 can also be written as 4/17/2016 in the US and as 17/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 17, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 2016:

  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). heavy fighting continues in afghanistan's north as taliban fighters intensify attacks in various districts around kunduz to retake the capital. a police chief said that militants attacked several checkpoints at the southwest outskirts the city overnight, while the government repelled an attack to the east.
  • In the north of afghanistan, fighting is still raging as taliban fighters intensify attacks in several districts around kunduz to retake the capital. a police chief said that militants attacked several checkpoints at the southwest outskirts the city overnight, while the government repelled an attack to the east.
  • 2016 ecuador earthquake: saturday's earthquake in ecuador has left 262 people dead and more than 2,500 others injured.
  • With more than 2,500 people being injured, saturday's earthquake in ecuador has resulted in 262 deaths.
  • 25 people were killed and 11 others injured when a bus carrying members from the bharati gananatya opera troupe collided with a gorge in india's odisha state.
  • A drone and an airbus a320 with 132 passengers and five crew collide at london's heathrow airport. there have been no injuries.
  • Opec members meet in doha (qatar) amid uncertainty about the markets and the outcome. the oil price has fallen dramatically since 2014. analysts believe that an agreement to stop production will assure global energy markets that the recent recovery is sustainable.
  • Benjamin netanyahu, the prime minister of israel, has vowed that the israeli-occupied golan heights will remain in israel's hands forever. he also called for recognition by the international community of israeli sovereignty over the region.
  • The syrian foreign ministry condemned the israeli cabinet meeting that was held in occupied syrian-territory. it also sent letters to the secretary-general and security council of the united nations urging them to condemn israel's actions.
  • Relations between russia and the united states: a russian su-27 plane intercepts a united states air force rc-135 reconnaissance aircraft while it was in international airspace above the baltic sea. john kerry, secretary of state of the united states of america, said that such behavior is unacceptable. it is dangerous. it is provocative. it is dangerous.
  • While in international airspace above the baltic sea, a russian su-27 plane intercepted a united states air force rc-135 reconnaissance aircraft. u.s. secretary john kerry stated that "we condemn this kind of behaviour." it is dangerous. it is provocative. it is dangerous."
  • Myanmar's president htin kyaw pardons the 83 political prisoners. since the election of april 1, the national league for democracy government, 282 people have been freed or their charges dropped.
  • The president of myanmar htin kyaw pardons the 83 political prisoners. since the election of april 1, the national league for democracy government, 282 people were accused of political crimes and had their charges dropped.
  • Philippine presidential election 2016, rodrigo duterte, the frontrunner for the presidency in the philippines. he jokes about an australian woman being raped at davao city.
  • Rodrigo duterte, presidential frontrunner, jokes about an australian woman being murdered and raped in davao city.
  • 2016 italian oil drilling referendum: the italian referendum proposes to repeal the law that permits oil drilling concessions for extracting hydrocarbon within 12 nautical mile of the italian coast. this will allow the concessions to continue until exhaustion.
  • Italian voters propose to repeal the law that permits oil drilling concessions for hydrocarbon extraction within 12 nautical mile of the coast of italy. this will allow the field's useful life to be extended.
  • Aftermath to the 2016 brussels bombings. at least 7,000 people march in brussels, belgium in a "protest against terror and hatred." but, organizers were disappointed with the turnout.
  • In a "march against terror and hate", at least 7,000 people marched in brussels, belgium. but organizers were disappointed with the turnout.
  • Protests continue in skopje (republic of macedonia) against president gjorgeivanov's decision not to suspend an investigation into the corruption of a few politicians.
  • Dilma russoff impeachment proceedings: the brazil's chamber of deputies votes unanimously (367-137) for impeachment proceedings against president dilma roussoff.
  • The overwhelming vote of brazil's chamber of deputies (367-137) was in favor of impeachment proceedings against president dilma russoff.
  • The los angeles times reports that nearly 500,000 california voters registered as independents but chose to check the american independent party box. this could make them ineligible for voting in the state's democratic or republican primaries.
  • According to the los angeles times, close to 500,000 california voters who tried to register as independents but chose to check the american independent party box, could be ineligible for voting in the state's democratic or republican primaries.

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April 17, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Roma : 3 - 3
  • Fiorentina - Sassuolo : 3 - 1
  • Juventus - Palermo : 4 - 0
  • Lazio - Empoli : 2 - 0
  • Sampdoria - Milan : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Hamburg : 3 - 0
  • Mainz - FC Koln : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 3 - 1
  • Union Berlin - Heidenheim : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Granada : 3 - 0
  • Barcelona - Valencia : 1 - 2
  • Malaga - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 1
  • Sevilla - La Coruna : 1 - 1
  • Vallecano - Villarreal : 2 - 1
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April 17, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 2016 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 17, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 03:32 pm and setting at 04:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 2016.

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Who was born on April 17, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 11 days old,

or 414 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2902 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 2016?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 17, 2016.

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April 17, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 2016:

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Belle Richards

    British author known for her mystery novels.

  • Chyna

    American wrestler (b. 1969).

  • Ivo Vetrano
  • Anthony Keane

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

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April 17, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 2016:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 2016:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - 7 Years
  3. - No
  4. - Pillowtalk
  5. - Love Yourself

April 17, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Me, Myself & I
  3. - Panda
  4. - 2 Phones
  5. - Oui

April 17, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 17, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Ginza
  3. - Solo Con Verte
  4. - Encantadora
  5. - Obsesionado

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April 17, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Elvis & Nixon

Elvis & Nixon

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Liza Johnson

Starring: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

April 17, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

April 17, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on April 17, 2016?

On April 17, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 2016?

On April 17, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 2016?

On April 17, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for April 2016?

April 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 2016 calendar looked like.

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