What happened on Friday April 24, 2015?

Here's what happened on April 24, 2015:

• Armenia Commemorates Armenian Genocide Centennial Armenia marked the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, remembering the systematic extermination of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I, a pivotal moment in historical recognition of this tragic event.
• Caitlyn Jenner Announces Transgender Identity Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenner publicly announced her identity as a transgender woman, marking a significant moment in transgender visibility and public discourse on gender identity.
• Yemeni Civil War: UNICEF Reports Severe Child Impact UNICEF reported devastating humanitarian consequences of the Yemeni Civil War, revealing that hundreds of children have been killed, injured, or forcibly recruited by combatants, underscoring the war's brutal impact on civilian populations.
• Assassination of Human Rights Activist Sabeen Mahmud Sabeen Mahmud, a prominent Pakistani human rights activist, was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen shortly after attending a seminar on Balochistan's 'disappeared persons' in Karachi, highlighting the dangerous environment for human rights advocates.
• Tech Giants Drive Stock Market to Record Highs Strong financial performances by Google and Amazon propelled the NASDAQ and S&P 500 to unprecedented levels, reflecting the growing economic influence of technology companies.
• Iraqi Army General Killed in Anbar Province Brigadier General Hassan Abbas Toufan and three other Iraqi Army officers were killed in a targeted car bomb attack in Anbar province, likely perpetrated by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants.
• Yellowstone Supervolcano Magma Reserves Reassessed A University of Utah study revealed that the Yellowstone supervolcano's magma reserves are significantly larger than previously estimated, potentially indicating greater volcanic activity potential.
• UN Peacekeepers Abducted in Democratic Republic of Congo Three United Nations peacekeeping personnel were abducted while serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Boko Haram Recaptures Marte Boko Haram insurgents successfully retook the border town of Marte from the Nigerian Army, demonstrating the terrorist group's continued ability to challenge military control in the region.
• Calbuco Volcano Eruption Aftermath Following the Calbuco volcano's eruption, Chilean authorities discovered volcanic mudflows in a nearby river and called for additional evacuations to ensure public safety.
• Italian Police Counter-Terrorism Operation in Sardinia Italian police launched a targeted operation against an al-Qaeda-inspired terrorist cell in Sardinia, which was allegedly active since 2005. The operation aimed to disrupt potential terrorist activities and prevent future threats.
• Earthquake Near Kaikoura, New Zealand A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Kaikoura on New Zealand's South Island, potentially causing significant geological and infrastructural impacts.

Events in 2015

April 24, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 2015

April 24, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 24, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.19
• Apple AAPL: opens at $130.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.88
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $170.23

Exchange Rates on April 24, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9193 EUR
• 1 USD = 118.964 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6583 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2763 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2177 CAD

April 24, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Mainz - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 2
• Nurnberg - Sandhausen : 2 - 0
• RB Leipzig - Darmstadt : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Cordoba - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Angers - Ajaccio : 1 - 0
• Arles - Clermont : 0 - 0
• Brest - Valenciennes : 1 - 0
• Chateauroux - Auxerre : 2 - 1
• Laval - Ajaccio GFCO : 0 - 2

April 24, 2015 was a Friday and it was the 114th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 2015 can also be written as 4/24/2015 in the US and as 24/4/2015 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 2015 in April 2015 calendar

Famous people died on April 24, 2015:

• Władysław Bartoszewski

  Prominent Polish historian, journalist, politician, and Holocaust survivor who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a...

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April 24, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
3. Maroon 5 - Sugar
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

April 24, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
2. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
3. The Weeknd - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
4. Flo Rida Featuring Sage The Gemini & Lookas - G.D.F.R.
5. Natalie La Rose Featuring Jeremih - Somebody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 24, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 2015 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 2015 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 24, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:02 am and setting at 01:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on April 24, 2015

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Someone born on April 24, 2015 is:

10 years and 21 days old,

or 120 months and 21 days old,

or 524 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3674 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 2015?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 24, 2015.

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