What happened on Thursday April 27, 2017?

Here's what happened on April 27, 2017:

• Trump Softens Stance on NAFTA U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) instead of completely terminating the trade bloc, signaling a more moderate approach to international trade relations.
• Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus International Airport During the Syrian Civil War, a significant military incident occurred near Damascus International Airport, with Israel allegedly launching multiple missiles against a Syrian military base. The Israeli Intelligence Minister confirmed the strike was consistent with Israel's strategic policies.
• Hissène Habré Conviction Upheld The Extraordinary African Chambers tribunal in Dakar, Senegal, maintained the conviction of former Chadian president Hissène Habré for crimes against humanity while acquitting him of rape charges.
• U.S. Military Personnel Killed in Afghanistan During ongoing operations against ISIL militants in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, two U.S. military personnel were killed and another was injured in a combat raid.
• Dispute Over THAAD Missile System Deployment A South Korean advisor commented on the complexity of purchasing the THAAD missile system, noting that the United States would retain control, following President Trump's suggestion of a $1 billion purchase.
• German Bundestag Bans Burqas for Civil Servants The German Bundestag passed legislation prohibiting members of the civil service from wearing burqas, reflecting ongoing debates about religious attire and integration in Germany.
• Potential Terrorism Incident in London A 27-year-old man was arrested near Parliament Square in London while carrying multiple knives, raising security concerns in the wake of recent terrorist activities.
• Indonesian Female Clergy Issue Fatwa Against Child Marriage A congress of female Islamic clergy in Cirebon, Indonesia, issued a significant fatwa condemning child marriage, highlighting progressive religious leadership addressing social issues.
• Protests in Macedonian Parliament Protesters stormed the Macedonian parliament to demonstrate against the election of Talat Xhaferi, an ethnic Albanian, as the Speaker of the Assembly, highlighting ethnic tensions.
• Russian Navy Spy Ship Collides with Freighter off Turkish Coast A Russian Navy spy ship collided with a Togo-flagged freighter near Turkey's coast. Turkish officials reported that all 78 crew members were safely evacuated from the incident.
• Execution in Arkansas Kenneth Williams was executed by midazolam injection at the Cummins Unit, marking the fourth execution in Arkansas within eight days.
• Cleveland Browns Select Myles Garrett in NFL Draft In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns selected Myles Garrett, a defensive end from Texas A&M, as their first overall pick.

Events in 2017

April 27, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 27, 2017

April 27, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 27, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.07
• Apple AAPL: opens at $143.92
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $29.29
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.29

Exchange Rates on April 27, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9194 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.258 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7751 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3388 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3639 CAD

April 27, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Eibar : 0 - 0
• Ath Bilbao - Betis : 2 - 1
• Sevilla - Celta : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Man City - Man United : 0 - 0

April 27, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 117th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 2017 can also be written as 4/27/2017 in the US and as 27/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

Famous people died on April 27, 2017:

• Vinod Khanna

  Prominent Bollywood actor who was a major star in the 1970s and 1980s, known for his versatile acting and charismatic screen presence.

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on April 27th

April 27, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Harry Styles - Sign Of The Times
5. The Chainsmokers & Coldplay - Something Just Like This

April 27, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
3. KYLE Featuring Lil Yachty - iSpy
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Lil Uzi Vert - XO TOUR Llif3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 10:29 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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Your place in the Universe on April 27, 2017

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Someone born on April 27, 2017 is:

8 years and 17 days old,

or 96 months and 17 days old,

or 419 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2939 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 2017?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 27, 2017.

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