Friday April 28, 2017: on this day

April 28, 2017 was the 118th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 28, 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 28, 2017, who was born and died on April 28, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), 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 28th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 28, 2017?


April 28, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 118th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 2017 can also be written as 4/28/2017 in the US and as 28/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

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April 28, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 2017:

  • Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.
  • Conflict in western sahara: the united nations security council prolongs the minurso operation for an additional year. it also attempts to resume negotiations on the western sahara peace process after both sides have withdrawn their military from a tense guerguerat position, close to the border with mauritania.
  • After both sides have withdrawn their military from a neutral position in guerguerat near the border to mauritania, the united nations security council gives the minurso mission an additional year. it also attempts to restart negotiations for the western sahara peace process.
  • 2011 helmand province incident: sergeant alexander blackman (also known as marine a) is released from hm prison erlestoke, after having served more than three years of a sentence that was seven years.
  • After serving over three years of a seven year sentence, sergeant alexander blackman (also known as marine a) is released from hm prison erlestoke.
  • Richard vallieres was convicted of stealing maple syrup worth 3,000 tonnes from a federation of quebec maple syrup producers warehouse. he was sentenced to eight years imprisonment and a fine of $9.4million, which can be increased to 14 years if the fine is not paid.
  • 2017 albanian presidential election: ilir meta wins the election to become the president of albania. he received 87 votes from 140 assembly members.
  • Ilir meta, who won 87 votes from 140 assembly members, is elected president of albania.
  • Accession of montenegro and nato: the parliament of montenegro votes 46 to ratify montenegro's nato membership. opposition politicians protest the vote.
  • The parliament of montenegro votes to ratify montenegro’s membership in nato with a 46-0 vote, while the opposition parties boycott the vote and protest.
  • Iranian presidential election 2017, 2017: the first six-man live televised debate, which mainly focused on social issues, was held.
  • It was the first six-man televised debate, and it was mainly about social issues.
  • French presidential election 2017, jean-francois jalkh is the new leader of the national front. he resigned three days after he made comments about the logistics of holocaust extermination camps. steeve briois replaces him.
  • Jean-francois jalkh was the leader of the national front and replaced marine le pen, the current presidential finalist. he resigned three days after his comments about the logistics of holocaust extermination camp relocation camps were resurfaced. steeve briois replaces him.
  • Brazil holds its first general strike in 20 years.
  • Special election for georgia's 6th congressional district, 2017.
  • Donald trump attacks jon ossoff, the democratic candidate for the nra at a meeting.

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April 28, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 28, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.46
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $144.09
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.91
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.50

Exchange Rates on April 28, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9177 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.495 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7722 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3336 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3653 CAD

April 28, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Juventus : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Leverkusen - Schalke 04 : 1 - 4

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Dresden : 4 - 2
  • St Pauli - Heidenheim : 3 - 0
  • Union Berlin - Sandhausen : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Villarreal - Sp Gijon : 3 - 1
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April 28, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th 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 28, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 28th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 28, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:52 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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Who was born on April 28, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

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April 28, 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 28, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 2017?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 28, 2017.

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April 28, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 2017:

  • Mariano Gagnon

    American catholic priest and author (b. 1929).

  • John Whitmore
  • Vito Acconci
  • Mohamed Akkari
  • Ion Lazarevitch Degen
  • Chad Young

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 2017:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 2017:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 2017:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 28, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - That's What I Like
  2. - Humble.
  3. - iSpy
  4. - Mask Off
  5. - XO TOUR Llif3

April 28, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 28, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 28, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 28, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. 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 28, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Alien: Covenant

Alien: Covenant

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride

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 28, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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

Gypsy

Gypsy

Release year: 2017

Starring: Gypsy Rose Lee, Iris Adrian

Country: United States of America

April 28, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Thirteen Reasons Why

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

The Fix by David Baldacci

The Fix

By:

The sensational #1 New York Times bestseller Memory Man first featured Amos Decker, David Baldacci's extraordinary detective who can forget everything. Decker is back in a new stunning novel.

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Killers of the Flower Moon

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINIST - AMAZON EDITORS’ PICK FOR BEST BOOK OF 2017. "Disturbing, riveting...It'll sear your soul." --Dave

Fast and Loose by Stuart Woods

Fast and Loose

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This explosive thriller by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods features Stone Barrington as a new foe.

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies

By:

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.

April 28, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 28, 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 28, 2017?

On April 28, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 2017?

On April 28, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 2017?

On April 28, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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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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