Sunday April 23, 2017: on this day

April 23, 2017 was the 113th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 23, 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 23, 2017, who was born and died on April 23, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 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 23rd, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 2017?


April 23, 2017 was a Sunday and it was the 113th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 2017 can also be written as 4/23/2017 in the US and as 23/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

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April 23, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 2017:

  • War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
  • Two americans are injured and a u.s. representative of the osce monitoring team is killed after their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
  • North korea-united states relations yonhap reports that a u.s citizen was detained by north korea as he tried to flee the country.
  • Yonhap reports on north korea's detention of a u.s citizen who tried to flee the country.
  • Kuki gallmann, a prominent italian-born conservationist, was shot and seriously injured during an ambush in northern kenya.
  • European migration crisis: an italian prosecutor claims that there are "telephone conversations" between people smugglers operating in libya and non-governmental organizations. frontex, the european border and coast guard agency says these practices are a "taxi company". one ngo claims that "more would die" without them.
  • 2017 french presidential election: french voters go to the polls in france to elect a new president. marine le pen (left) and emmanuel macron (right) qualify for the second round.
  • France's voters go to the polls for a new president. marine le pen, emmanuel macron and others qualify for the second round.

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April 23, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on April 23, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9187 EUR
  • 1 USD = 110.043 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7804 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3227 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3481 CAD

April 23, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Chievo - Torino : 1 - 3
  • Juventus - Genoa : 4 - 0
  • Lazio - Palermo : 6 - 2
  • Milan - Empoli : 1 - 2
  • Sampdoria - Crotone : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - Leverkusen : 2 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - RB Leipzig : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Bochum : 2 - 0
  • Sandhausen - Karlsruhe : 4 - 0
  • Wurzburger Kickers - Nurnberg : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Betis : 0 - 1
  • Las Palmas - Alaves : 1 - 1
  • Real Madrid - Barcelona : 2 - 3
  • Sociedad - La Coruna : 1 - 0
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April 23, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 23, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 05:41 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 23, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    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
    John Cena

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

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

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

  • Silvana Mangano
    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
    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
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

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

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    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
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

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

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April 23, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 11 months old,

or 83 months and 28 days old,

or 364 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2554 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 2017?

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, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 23, 2017.

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April 23, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 2017:

  • Kathleen Crowley
  • Jerry Adriani
  • František Rajtoral
  • Eva Picardi
  • Imre Földi
  • Phil Edwards
  • Kenny Sears
  • Leo Baxendale
  • Karl Holl
  • Kate O'Beirne

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

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

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

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

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

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

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    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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April 23, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 2017:

  • 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, 2017:

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

Saints celebrated on April 23, 2017:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 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 23, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

April 23, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 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 23, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

April 23, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 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 23, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 23, 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 23, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 23, 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 23, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 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 23, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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 23, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Burial Hour by Jeffery Deaver

The Burial Hour

By:

DANGEROUSLY GOOD. DANGEROUSLY GOOD.

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.

The Shack by William P. Young

The Shack

By:

Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest child, Missy, was abducted while on a family vacation. Evidence that she might have been brutally killed is found in an abandoned cabin deep in the Oregon wilderness.

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.

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

April 23, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 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 23, 2017?

On April 23, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 2017?

On April 23, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 2017?

On April 23, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

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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.

Discover how April 2017 calendar looked like.

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