What happened on Tuesday April 26, 2011?

Here's what happened on April 26, 2011:

• Arab Spring protests intensify On April 26, 2011, the Arab Spring protests were intensifying across the Middle East and North Africa. In Syria, security forces had arrested at least 500 pro-democracy activists, and in Yemen, anti-government protests were escalating. The uprisings were challenging long-standing autocratic regimes, leading to significant political and social upheaval in the region. source: aljazeera.com
• Syrian government detains protesters On April 26, 2011, Syrian security forces intensified their crackdown on anti-government protests, arresting at least 500 pro-democracy activists across the country. The arrests followed the deployment of troops backed by tanks and heavy armor in southern towns, including Deraa, where at least 20 civilians were reported killed. The government also conducted raids in suburbs of Damascus, arresting activists and protesters. Human Rights Watch condemned the violence and called for international sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for the crackdown. source: aljazeera.com
• Libyan civil war continues As of April 26, 2011, the Libyan civil war was ongoing, with significant battles between forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi and anti-Gaddafi rebels. Key confrontations included the Battle of Ajdabiya, where rebels, supported by NATO airstrikes, seized control of the town from Gaddafi's forces. The conflict had resulted in numerous casualties and widespread displacement, drawing international concern and leading to the imposition of sanctions and military interventions. source: en.wikipedia.org
• US-China Economic Dialogue The United States and China agreed to engage in a dialogue about their respective economies, signaling potential diplomatic and economic cooperation.
• Greece's Budget Deficit Revealed Greece's budget deficit for 2010 was reported at 10.5% of gross domestic product, significantly higher than initial expectations, indicating ongoing economic challenges.
• Ron Paul Announces Presidential Campaign Ron Paul officially announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, adding another contender to the 2012 election race.

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April 26, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 26, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 26, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.43
• Apple AAPL: opens at $353.62
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.74
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.04
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $167.99

Exchange Rates on April 26, 2011:

• 1 USD = 81.58 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9511 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8733 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.528 CNY
• 1 EUR = 119.48 JPY

April 26, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Queen of Sth - Ross County : 0 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Elgin - Clyde : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Stoke - Wolves : 3 - 0

April 26, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 116th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2011 can also be written as 4/26/2011 in the US and as 26/4/2011 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 2011 in April 2011 calendar

Famous people died on April 26, 2011:

• Phoebe Snow

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April 26, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2011 was S&M by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Rihanna - S&M
2. Katy Perry - E.T.
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
4. Jeremih - Down On Me
5. Cee Lo Green - F**K You (Forget You)

April 26, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
2. Kanye West - All Of The Lights
3. Nicki Minaj - Did It On'em
4. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake - Moment 4 Life
5. Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz - 6 Foot 7 Foot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th 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 26, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 2011 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 26, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 02:39 am and setting at 02:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 2011

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Someone born on April 26, 2011 is:

15 years and 28 days old,

or 180 months and 28 days old,

or 786 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5507 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 2011?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 26th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 26, 2011.

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