Saturday April 23, 2016: on this day

April 23, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 114th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 2016 can also be written as 4/23/2016 in the US and as 23/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on April 23, 2016:

• War in north-west pakistan: pakistani taliban claim the assassination of soran singh, a sikh lawmaker.
• Soran singh, a sikh lawmaker, was killed by the pakistani taliban.
• Isil claims that it shot down a syrian arab air force mig-23 southeast of damascus and captured its pilot. the supporter of isil, amaq news agency gave the pilot's name to be azzam eid from hama. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, it is not clear if the plane was shot down or crashed due to mechanical failure.
• 25 civilians were killed in an attack on rebel-held areas close to damascus by the syrian government.
• Al-qaeda insurgency: yemeni government forces and popular resistance militia kill many al-qaeda fighters in fighting in south yemen. two others are killed in a drone strike further north, near ma'rib.
• Popular resistance militia and yemeni government forces kill many al-qaeda in arabian peninsula fighters during clashes in south yemen. two others are killed in a drone strike further north, near ma'rib.
• Iraqi civil war: at least 12 people are killed in two separate car bomb attacks in baghdad, the capital of iraq. the islamic state claims responsibility. nine people were killed and 28 more were injured in the attack on a security checkpoint in northern iraq. the second bombing attack in southern baghdad, which targeted an army convoy, left three people dead and eleven injured. no group claimed responsibility.
• At least 12 people were killed in baghdad, iraq's capital. the islamic state claimed responsibility for the attack on a security checkpoint in northern iraq that left nine people dead and 28 injured. the second bombing attack in southern baghdad, which targeted an army convoy, left three people dead and eleven injured. no group claimed responsibility.
• On the 400th anniversary his death in stratford-upon-avon, shakespeare's influence is still felt.
• Spain celebrates the 400th anniversary the death miguel de cervantes, its most famous author.
• Lemonade is beyonce's best-selling album. the visual album was released along with a film that described every song.
• 2015-16 south pacific cyclone season: samoan authorities prepare for severe tropical storm amos, which is expected to land later tonight.
• Authorities in samoa prepared for severe tropical cyclone amos, which is expected to land later tonight.
• One crew member is killed when a russian oil tanker sets itself ablaze in the caspian sea. the fire started while the vessel was within the territorial waters turkmenistan. the cause of the fire is unknown.
• 2016 ecuador earthquake: more than 50 people are missing and 650 have died in the earthquake. this is the deadliest earthquake in south america for this century.
• With more than 50 people still missing, the death toll from this earthquake has risen to 650. this is the deadliest earthquake in south america for this century.
• North korea and weapons of mass destruction: north korea has launched a ballistic missile that is submarine-launched for the first time.
• North korea may have launched its first submarine-launched ballistic weapon
• Relations between russia and the united states: russia's president vladimir putin accuses america of violating a 16-year-old agreement that required the reduction of both russia's stockpiles of weapons grade plutonium. he claimed washington was trying to keep its capability to convert some of its plutonium stocks back into something usable for nuclear weapons.
• Vladimir putin, president of russia, accuses the united states for violating a 16-year-old agreement that required russia and the united states to reduce their stockpiles weapons-grade plutonium. he claimed washington was trying to keep its capability to convert some of its plutonium stocks back into something usable for nuclear weapons.
• Reuters reports that the syrian peace process is now in full swing. it was established following a three day outbreak of violence that left at least 26 people dead.
• Reuters reports that the truce between kurdish asayish and pro-syrian government troops is in place on friday afternoon. it was declared after a three-day violence outbreak that left at least 26 dead.
• Relations between north korea and the united states: ri su-yong, foreign minister, says that north korea is willing to halt its nuclear tests if the united states ceases its annual military exercises in south korea.
• Attacks on bangladeshi secularists: professor rezaul karim siddique is shot to death in rajshahi, bangladesh in an isil attack.
• In an isil attack, professor rezaul karim syedique is killed in rajshahi, bangladesh.
• Bohmermann case: bruno kramm is taken into custody for "insulting the representative of a foreign country" after he quoted a line from the comic about turkish president recep tayyip erdoan.
• Bruno kramm, the head of germany's pirate party's berlin branch, is arrested after he quoted a line from the comic about turkish president recep tayyip erdoan.
• Panama papers: nawaz sharif, the prime minister of pakistan, bows to opposition demands to ask pakistan's chief justice to create an independent commission to examine offshore accounts that are linked to his family. sharif stated that he would accept findings of the commission and would resign if asked. (radio free europe/radio liberty.) european union finance ministers approved a number of measures to combat tax-evasion methods exposed by the panama papers.
• Nawaz sharif, the prime minister of pakistan, bows to opposition demands to ask pakistan's chief justice to establish an independent commission to investigate offshore accounts that are linked to his family. sharif stated that he would accept findings of the commission and would resign if asked.
• The european union's finance ministers approved a number of measures to combat tax-evasion methods exposed by the panama papers.
• United states federal agents are searching for 32 cases commercial grade explosives in three states. they have approximately 500 pounds of 2 1/2- to 5 inch aerial bombs. the bombs were taken from a csx train that traveled from chicago, illinois through ohio, and arrived in detroit, michigan on wednesday.
• Philippine presidential election 2016, 2016: lawyers, human rights advocates, labor rights groups, and other advocates support leni robredo as vice president.
• Leni robredo is endorsed by human rights advocates, lawyers, labor rights organizations, and other advocates as vice president.
• South sudanese civil war - rebel leader riek machar misses the international deadline to return in juba to assume the position of vice president machar was offered the post by president salva kiir maiardit with the hope of ending the civil war, but has repeatedly delayed his return.
• Rebel leader riek machar missed an international deadline to return home to juba in order to be elected vice president. machar was offered the post by president salva kiir maiardit in hopes of ending the civil war, but he has repeatedly delayed his return.
• Protests against the transatlantic trade and investment partnership agreement are being held in hanover, germany. they claim that the agreement would lower wages and weaken labour rights and environmental protection.
• 2016 darfurian status referendum: more than 97% of darfur's voters voted to keep darfur as five states and not to form one region, according to the sudanese election commission. the vote took place amid continuing insecurity. many of sudan's 2.5million displaced persons were not registered to vote. the u.s. state department warned that the referendum was not credible "under current conditions".
• The sudanese electoral committee reports that more than 97% of darfur's voters prefer to stay in five states, rather than form one region. the vote took place amid continuing insecurity. many of sudan's 2.5million displaced persons were not registered to vote. the u.s. state department warned that the referendum was not credible "under current conditions."
• Congo president denis sassou nguesso appoints clement mouamba, a former leader of the opposition, as prime minister.
• After a 62-hour flight over the pacific ocean from hawaii, solar impulse 2 lands at mountain view in california.

April 23, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on April 23, 2016:

• 1 USD = 17.3975 MXN

April 23, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Inter - Udinese : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Darmstadt : 4 - 1
• Hertha - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2
• Ingolstadt - Hannover : 2 - 2
• Schalke 04 - Leverkusen : 2 - 3
• Stuttgart - Dortmund : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Heidenheim - Paderborn : 1 - 1
• Nurnberg - Union Berlin : 6 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Malaga : 1 - 0
• Barcelona - Sp Gijon : 6 - 0
• Eibar - La Coruna : 1 - 1
• Vallecano - Real Madrid : 2 - 3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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April 23, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 07:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 2016 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on April 23, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

• Shirley Temple

  Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

• John Cena

  Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

• Dev Patel

  Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

• Silvana Mangano

  Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

• Michael Moore

  Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

• Jaime King

  American actress and model.

• Taio Cruz

  Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

• Valerie Bertinelli

  Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

• Roy Orbison

  American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

• George Lopez

  Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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You are 7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 28 days old,

or 417 weeks

or 2919 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 2016?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 23, 2016.

Famous people died on April 23, 2016:

• Banharn Silpa-archa

  Thai politician, prime minister from 1995 to 1996 (b. 1932).

• Inge King

  German-born australian sculptor (b. 1915).

• Madeleine Sherwood
• Alphonse Vandenbrande
• François Roustang
• Paolo Becchetti
• Vittorio Girotto
• Miguel Picazo

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

• Paulette Goddard

  Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

• Satyajit Ray

  Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

• Howard Cosell

  American sports commentator and broadcaster.

• John Mills

  British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

• Buster Crabbe

  American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

• William Hartnell

  London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

• Albert Salmi

  Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

• Gera Bard

  Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

• Anahla Shakespeare

  Iconic English playwright and poet.

• Shaft Shakespeare

  Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

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Holidays on April 23, 2016:

• UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
• Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
• Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
• Independence Day for the Conch Republic
• National Beer Day in Germany
• Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
• Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
• Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
• Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
• Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 2016:

• World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
• English Language Day
• Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 2016:

• Saint Gerard (d.1138)
• Saint Adalbert of Prague

April 23, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Lukas Graham - 7 Years
3. Meghan Trainor - No
4. Zayn - Pillowtalk
5. Desiigner - Panda

April 23, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
4. Drake Featuring The Throne - Pop Style
5. Kevin Gates - 2 Phones

April 23, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 23, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 23, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 23, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
2. J Balvin - Ginza
3. Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga - Solo Con Verte
4. Farruko - Obsesionado
5. Yandel - Encantadora