What happened on Friday April 21, 2017?

Here's what happened on April 21, 2017:

• French presidential election dynamics As the French presidential election approached, dynamics shifted among candidates, influencing voter sentiment. The election was seen as pivotal for France's future. source: reuters.com
• Afghanistan War: Camp Shaheen attack An attack on Camp Shaheen in Afghanistan resulted in casualties among Afghan forces. The incident highlighted ongoing security challenges in the region. source: reuters.com
• Taliban attack kills at least 140 Afghan soldiers at Camp Shaheen On April 21, 2017, Taliban militants disguised as Afghan soldiers attacked Camp Shaheen, the headquarters of the 209th Corps of the Afghan National Army near Mazar-i-Sharif. The assault resulted in at least 140 soldiers killed and over 160 wounded. The Taliban claimed responsibility, stating that their fighters inflicted heavy casualties on the Afghan army stationed there. source: aljazeera.com
• Historic declaration of independence discovery A historic document related to a declaration of independence was discovered, shedding light on the nation's founding. This finding has significant implications for historical scholarship. source: nytimes.com
• Venezuelan Protests and Political Unrest Venezuelan authorities reported 12 fatalities in Caracas overnight, primarily in the El Valle neighborhood. During three weeks of anti-government protests, 54 people, including infants, were forced to evacuate a maternity unit, with some fleeing to Colombia. The total death toll reached 20 during this period of significant political tension.
• Terrorist Attack in Khabarovsk, Russia A violent attack occurred at a Federal Security Service office in Khabarovsk, Russia, resulting in two civilian deaths. The 18-year-old perpetrator, identified as a member of a neo-Nazi group, was also killed during the incident. The Islamic State's Amaq News Agency claimed responsibility for the attack.
• Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday, marking a significant milestone for the longest-reigning monarch in British history. This occasion was celebrated across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
• Iranian Presidential Election Preparation Six candidates, including incumbent President Hassan Rouhani, were approved to participate in the 2017 Iranian presidential election, signaling the beginning of a competitive electoral process.
• Tragic School Bus Accident in South Africa A devastating collision between a minibus and a truck in Mpumalanga, South Africa, resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 20 schoolchildren, highlighting the critical need for road safety measures.
• Sports Direct Acquires US Retail Chains Sports Direct, a prominent British sports retailer, strategically acquired the American retail chains Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports through a bankruptcy purchase, expanding its international retail footprint.

Events in 2017

April 21, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 21, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 21, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.93
• Apple AAPL: opens at $142.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $65.67
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.27
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.05

Exchange Rates on April 21, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.9321 EUR
• 1 USD = 109.08 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7804 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3238 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3495 CAD

April 21, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Hoffenheim : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Fortuna Dusseldorf - St Pauli : 1 - 3
• Greuther Furth - Dresden : 1 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Munich 1860 : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sevilla - Granada : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Oviedo - Huesca : 1 - 1

April 21, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 2017 can also be written as 4/21/2017 in the US and as 21/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

Famous people died on April 21, 2017:

• Ugo Ehiogu

  Ugo Ehiogu was a prominent English professional footballer who played as a defender for Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, and the England national...

• Enrico Medioli
• Jeff Butler

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Famous people who died on April 21st

April 21, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

1. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
2. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. KYLE Featuring Lil Yachty - iSpy
5. The Chainsmokers & Coldplay - Something Just Like This

April 21, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 2017 was Humble. by Kendrick Lamar, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

1. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. KYLE Featuring Lil Yachty - iSpy
4. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - I Feel It Coming
5. Kodak Black - Tunnel Vision

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st 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 21, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 21, 2017 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 21, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:25 am and setting at 03:24 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 21, 2017

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Someone born on April 21, 2017 is:

9 years 1 month old,

or 109 months and 3 days old,

or 474 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3320 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 2017?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 21st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 21, 2017.

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