Friday April 21, 2017: on this day

April 21, 2017 was the 111th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 21, 2017 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 21, 2017, who was born and died on April 21, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Dear White People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 21, 2017?


April 21, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 2017 can also be written as 4/21/2017 in the US and as 21/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

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April 21, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 21, 2017:

  • Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).
  • Two people are killed during an attack on a federal security service office in khabarovsk, russia. the gunman is also shot dead. according to the us-israeli site intelligence group, amaq news agency claimed responsibility for the attack on islamic state of iraq. russian federal security service claims that the 18-year-old native perpetrator was a member of a neo nazi group.
  • Queen elizabeth ii celebrates her 90th birthday.
  • Sports direct, a british retailer of sports, agreed to buy the american retail chains bob's stores & eastern mountain sports from bankruptcy.
  • A collision between a minibus and a truck in mpumalanga (south africa) has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 schoolchildren.
  • During an attempt landing on the uss carl vinson, a u.s. navy f/a-18 hornet crashed in the celebes sea off of the philippines. pilot ejected safely and was later recovered.
  • Borussia dortmund bus bombing: germany arrested and charged a suspect, sergej w., 28, of germany. federal prosecutor claims that the suspect had put options on borussia dortmund shares.
  • Germany charges sergej w., 28, with being a suspected perpetrator. federal prosecutor claims that he held options on borussia dortmund shares.
  • Jacques monsieur, an arms trader, is being called back before a brussels court to defend himself against allegations of arms trafficking to libya (chad), guinea-bissau and pakistan between 2006 and 2009.
  • French presidential election 2017, 2017: campaigning for the elections is disrupted by yesterday's terrorist attack in paris. (cnn), the telegraph. the first polls after the attack on april 20 show a slight increase in marine le pen's lead over jean-luc melenchon, francois fillon. however, they still show her losing the second round to emmanuel macron.
  • Yesterday's terrorist attack on paris disrupts election campaigning. (cnn),
  • Although the polls indicate a slight increase in marine le pen's support for jean-luc melenchon, francois fillon and francois fillon since the attack on april 20, they still show her losing the second round to emmanuel macron.
  • 2014-17 venezuelan protests: venezuelan authorities reported that 12 people were killed in caracas overnight. they were mostly from the el valle neighborhood, where 54 people, including babies, had to flee a maternity unit. others fled to colombia. during the three-weeks of antigovernment protests, 20 people died.
  • According to venezuelan authorities, 12 people were killed in caracas overnight. they were mostly from the el valle neighborhood of the working class. there, 54 people including newborns, had to flee a maternity ward. others fled to colombia. during the three-weeks of antigovernment protests, 20 people died.
  • Iranian presidential election 2017, 2017: six candidates have been approved, including incumbent hassan rouhani.
  • The six candidates approved, including incumbent hassan rouhani begin their campaigning.
  • Donald trump's presidency: the white house discredits the u.s. in its ongoing transition from the previous presidential administration, surgeon general vivek muthy. rear admiral sylvia trent adams, the current deputy surgeon general, will be acting as the sg.
  • U.s. is dismissed by the white house the white house dismisses u.s. rear admiral sylvia trent adams, the current deputy surgeon general, will be acting as the sg.
  • The opposition from pakistan interrupts parliament's session and demands that prime minister nawaz sharif quit during an investigation into his finances. this is per the supreme court ruling on thursday.
  • Harvard university researchers discover a second parchment manuscript of america's declaration of independence in a record office in chichester (united kingdom).

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April 21, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 21, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.93
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $142.44
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $65.67
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.27
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.05

Exchange Rates on April 21, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9321 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.08 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7804 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3238 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3495 CAD

April 21, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Hoffenheim : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - St Pauli : 1 - 3
  • Greuther Furth - Dresden : 1 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - Munich 1860 : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sevilla - Granada : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Oviedo - Huesca : 1 - 1
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April 21, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

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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 21, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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April 21, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 2017 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 21, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:25 am and setting at 03:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 2017.

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Who was born on April 21, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

  • Elizabeth II
    Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

  • Tony Danza
    Tony Danza

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • James McAvoy
    James McAvoy

    Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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April 21, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 11 months old,

or 83 months and 8 days old,

or 362 weeks

or 2534 days old,

if you were born on April 21, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 2017?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 21, 2017.

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April 21, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 2017:

  • Estellar Fontaine

    Estellar Fontaine was a French fashion designer who founded her own fashion house and was known for her elegant and sophisticated designs.

  • Ugo Ehiogu

    English footballer and manager (d. 2017).

  • Enrico Medioli
  • Jeff Butler
  • Laura Iuorio

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • James Melton
    James Melton

    American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

  • Oaks Twain

    Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

  • Rmoni Simone

    Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

  • Jersee Twain

    Jersee Twain was a renowned American writer and humorist, best known for his classic novels 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The...

  • Caeson Twain

    Caeson Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

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April 21, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 21, 2017:

  • Rome - city birthday.
  • Texas-San Jacinto Day
  • Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
  • Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
  • Tiradentes - Brazil.
  • Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 2017:

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 2017:

  • Saint Wolbodo
  • Saint Konrad von Parzham
  • Saint Anastasius I
  • Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
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April 21, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 21, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 21, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 21, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 21, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shape Of You
  2. - Humble.
  3. - That's What I Like
  4. - iSpy
  5. - Something Just Like This

April 21, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 2017 was Humble. by Kendrick Lamar, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 21, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 21, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Humble.
  2. - That's What I Like
  3. - iSpy
  4. - I Feel It Coming
  5. - Tunnel Vision

April 21, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 21, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 21, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 21, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Subeme La Radio
  3. - Chantaje
  4. - Adios Amor
  5. - El Amante

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April 21, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 21, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

April 21, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 21, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dear White People

Dear White People

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Justin Simien

The Circle

The Circle

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Iron Fist

Iron Fist

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Carlo Rola

The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

Genius

Genius

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

April 21, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 21, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies

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Entertainment Weekly called the #1 New York Times Bestseller "a surefire hit." NOW AN EMMY-NOMINATED HOBO(r) LIMITED SERIES STARRING REESE Witherspon, NICOLE KIDMAN and SHAILENE WOODLEY. DIRECTOR OF WILD & DALLAS BUYERS CLUB: JEAN-MARC VALLEE AND WRITER DAVIDE.

One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline

One Perfect Lie

By:

One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline is a New York Times bestseller that's both thrilling and suspenseful. It's an emotional thriller about suburban crime and a suspenseful story. "Scottoline

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Thirteen Reasons Why

By:

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES and INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**Eerie, beautiful and devastating. NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIAL**

Star Wars: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn

Star Wars: Thrawn

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * This definitive novel will show readers Thrawn's rise and reveal the events that made him one of the most famous villains in Star Wars history.

Old School by Bill O'Reilly, Bruce Feirstein

Old School

By:

Old School is currently in session You may have heard of Old School. But what you may not know is that there are a lot of people trying to take it down.

April 21, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 21, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on April 21, 2017?

On April 21, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 2017?

On April 21, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 21, 2017?

On April 21, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 21st?

April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for April 2017?

April 2017 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.

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