Friday April 29, 2016: on this day

April 29, 2016 was the 120th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 29, 2016 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 29, 2016, who was born and died on April 29, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 29, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Raising The Bar) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 29th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 29, 2016?


April 29, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 120th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 2016 can also be written as 4/29/2016 in the US and as 29/4/2016 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 2016 in April 2016 calendar

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April 29, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 29, 2016:

  • Aleksi borodavkin (russian ambassador to the united nations) stated that the syrian army is preparing an offensive against isil strongholds in al-raqqah, deir ez-zor, and that russian air force will provide air support.
  • According to the syrian observatory for human rights, airstrikes struck aleppo in syria, destroying another medical facility, and killing two civilians.
  • Eurostat reports that the eurozone's economy grew 0.6% in the first 3 months of 2016 faster than originally anticipated, and unemployment fell to 10.2%. this suggests that the economy of the eurozone is now larger than before the financial crisis of 2007/08.
  • A magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes the vanuatu island malakula. the pacific tsunami warning center issued a tsunami warning for vanuatu's coasts. it was later cancelled.
  • 2016 turoy helicopter accident: thirteen people died when an offshore worker from gullfaks b crashed off the coast of norway.
  • Floods in kenya: at least four people are killed by floods after heavy rains in nairobi, kenya. (standard media). a six-story residential building in nairobi collapses. three people are confirmed dead, and many more may be trapped. (bbc),
  • Floods in nairobi, kenya are caused by heavy rains. at least four people have been killed.
  • In nairobi, a six-story residential building has collapsed. at least three people were killed and many more are believed to have been trapped. (bbc),
  • A collision between a truck and a taxi in bloemfontein, south africa, has resulted in at least 13 deaths.
  • A mosque in somalia's capital mogadishu was under renovation when it collapsed during friday prayers, resulting in at most 15 deaths.
  • Zika virus outbreak, 2015-present: the centers for disease control and prevention reported that the centers for disease control and prevention had identified the first zika virus-related death in the united states. it was a puerto rican elderly man. (washington post),
  • According to the centers for disease control and prevention, the first zika virus-related death in the united states was reported by an elderly man from puerto rico. (washington post),
  • Lithuania-united states relations : two of the most advanced fighter aircrafts from the united states air force were landed in lithuania by the united states air force in support of the baltic states that have grown concerned about russia's actions towards ukraine.
  • In support of the baltic states, which have grown concerned about russia's actions towards ukraine, the united states air force has landed two of its most advanced fighter planes in lithuania.
  • Australia marks the one-year anniversary for the execution of the bali nine ringleaders.
  • North korea sentenced kim dong chul, an american businessman from south korea, to ten years in prison for spying allegations.
  • South africa's court ruled that president jacob zuma's 2009 decision to drop more than 750 corruption charges was unwise and ordered a review. the court ruling does not mean that zuma's charges will be reintroduced. a legal team must be formed to decide whether zuma should face criminal charges.
  • After a recent loss in the frontal attack against colorado's state-legal marijuana policy, nebraska and oklahoma have launched a new litigation strategy.
  • Republican party presidential primaries 2016,: donald trump, republican front-runner, says he now has 1001 delegates to the cleveland convention in june.
  • Donald trump, republican front-runner, says he has now 1001 confirmed delegate for the cleveland convention in may.
  • Iranian legislative election, 2016. iran votes in second round in constituencies in which no candidate received 25 percent of the vote in february's elections. (reuters via trust). reformists took 39 of the 68 seats. principlists won 19.
  • Iran votes in the second round in constituencies in which no candidate received 25 percent of the vote during february's elections.
  • The reformists took 39 out of the 68 seats. principlists won 19.
  • 2014-16 venezuelan protests the opposition, who controls the national assembly says that more than a million people support their bid to hold a referendum to remove president nicolas maduro.
  • Venezuela is facing increasing food and power shortages. protests are erupting in venezuelan cities, forcing the government ration the foods, which leads to looting and violence. the opposition, who controls the national assembly says that more than a million people support their bid to hold a referendum to remove president nicolas maduro.
  • France's protests turn violent when demonstrators clash with police. more than 20 officers were injured and 120 people were arrested. protests against a proposed labour law in the national assembly are directed at youth, who claim it will lower rights and increase job insecurity.
  • Irish general election 2016, 2016 irish government formation: fianna fail and fine gael agree to form a fine gael-led government.
  • Fianna fail and fine gael agree to form a fine gael-led government.
  • Norfolk island is an australian external territory. protesters occupy the former legislative assembly in protest at australia's end of island autonomy. norfolk island will be incorporated into the state of new south wales in july.

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April 29, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 29, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.68
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $93.99
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $49.35
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $146.49

Exchange Rates on April 29, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.873 EUR
  • 1 USD = 106.282 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6845 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3133 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.255 CAD

April 29, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - FC Koln : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 2 - 1
  • Frankfurt FSV - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 4
  • Paderborn - Freiburg : 1 - 2
  • RB Leipzig - Bielefeld : 1 - 1
  • St Pauli - Munich 1860 : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sp Gijon - Eibar : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Brest - Evian Thonon Gaillard : 0 - 2
  • Creteil - Ajaccio : 2 - 2
  • Laval - Clermont : 1 - 1
  • Le Havre - Nimes : 3 - 1
  • Lens - Paris FC : 0 - 1
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April 29, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th 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 29, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 29, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 29, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 29, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:22 am and setting at 12:50 pm.

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

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Who was born on April 29, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on April 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 29th:

  • Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman

    American actress.

  • Daniel Day-Lewis
    Daniel Day-Lewis

    Daniel day-lewis is a highly acclaimed british-irish actor known for his intense method acting and his multiple academy award wins.

  • Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer

    American actress, seen in five consecutive commercial, if not critical hits: "the witches of eastwick," married to the mob," tequila...

  • Samantha Ruth Prabhu
    Samantha Ruth Prabhu

    Samantha ruth prabhu is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Katherine Langford
    Katherine Langford

    Katherine langford is an australian actress known for her role as hannah baker in the netflix series 13 reasons why.

  • Master P
    Master P

    Master p, also known as percy robert miller, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, best known for founding no limit records and achieving...

  • Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld

    American comedian who created his top-rated tv show, "seinfeld," which aired for 140 episodes.

  • Andre Agassi
    Andre Agassi

    American tennis star, born to a father of armenian descent.

  • Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort

    Jean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.

  • Tino Rossi
    Tino Rossi

    French singer and actor with a career spanning over 60 years.

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April 29, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 28 days old,

or 412 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2890 days old,

if you were born on April 29, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 2016?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 29, 2016.

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April 29, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 29, 2016:

  • Renato Corona

    Filipino lawyer, he was the 23rd chief judge of the supreme court of the philippines.

  • Adriano Maschietto
  • Georgi Hristov
  • Chen Zhongshi
  • Dmytro Hnatiuk
  • Hilarius Moa Nurak

What famous deaths happened on April 29th?

Famous deaths on April 29th:

  • Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

  • Leena Chandavarkar
    Leena Chandavarkar

    Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema.

  • Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke

    Actress (public enemy frankenstein, actress) dies at 84.

  • Joanna Barnes
    Joanna Barnes

    American actress and writer (b. 1934).

  • James Gamble

    Co-founder of Procter & Gamble, a successful consumer goods company.

  • Alleyne Lovelace

    Jamaican novelist and essayist known for his insightful portrayals of Caribbean life.

  • Guila Bustabo

    Renowned Argentine writer known for her novels and short stories.

  • Sonika Chauhan

    Indian entrepreneur known for her work in the fashion industry.

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April 29, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 29, 2016:

  • International Dance Day.
  • Japan (public holiday since 1927, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period.) The Emperor's Birthday (1927-1988. Holiday of Emperor Hirohito's birthday until his death in 1989).
  • Greenery Day (1989-2006).
  • Sh?wa Day (2007 - Day of Showa period, which is reigned by Emperor Hirohito)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Bahá'f Faith - The ninth day of the Festival of Ridván.

Saints celebrated on April 29, 2016:

  • Saint Robert Blessed Robrecht Gruuthuuse (d.1157)
  • Saint Hugh of Cluny
  • Saint Catherine of Siena
  • Saint Wilfred the Younger
  • Saint Peter of Verona
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April 29, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 29, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 29, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 29, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 29, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Panda
  3. - 7 Years
  4. - No
  5. - Pillowtalk

April 29, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 2016 was Work by Rihanna Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 29, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 29, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work
  2. - Panda
  3. - Me, Myself & I
  4. - One Dance
  5. - 2 Phones

April 29, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 29, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 29, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 29, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Ginza
  3. - Solo Con Verte
  4. - Obsesionado
  5. - Encantadora

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April 29, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 29, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Amma Asante

Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Country: United States of America

April 29, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 29, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

April 29, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 29, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on April 29, 2016?

On April 29, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 2016?

On April 29, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 29, 2016?

On April 29, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 29th?

April 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - A propaganda video featuring abu bakr al baghdadi, leader of islamic state of iraq, is released. it refers to the 2019 sri lanka easter bombings. this indicates that he is still alive, and that the video was taken very recently. this is his first appearance on video since july 2014 when he spoke to a crowd at the now demolished great mosque of al-nuri, mosul.
  • 2018 - Israel defense forces arrested a hamas suspect for tampering at the karni crossing on the israeli-gazan frontier.
  • 2017 - North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: u.s. pacific command officials and south korean defense officials reported that a north korean missile had been fired early in the morning. however, it quickly failed to travel beyond north korea. this is similar to a failed attempt by north korea 13 days ago.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for April 2016?

April 2016 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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