What happened on Wednesday April 12, 2017?

About April 12th, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 12, 2017, a suicide bomber targeted a police convoy in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulting in multiple casualties. The attack highlighted ongoing security challenges in the region amid rising violence.
  • Day of the week: April 12th, 2017 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran
  • Popular movie: Thor: Ragnarok directed by Taika Waititi

More about April 12th, 2017? See below for more news and curiosities on April 12th, 2017.

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April 12, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 2017:

  • Kabul suicide bombing On April 12, 2017, a suicide bomber targeted a police convoy in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulting in multiple casualties. The attack highlighted ongoing security challenges in the region amid rising violence. source: bbc.com
  • Trump comments impact U.S. dollar On April 12, 2017, President Donald Trump made comments regarding the U.S. dollar's strength, which led to fluctuations in the currency's value. Analysts noted that his remarks could influence market perceptions and trading strategies. source: reuters.com
  • Death of Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam On April 12, 2017, Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first African American woman to serve on the New York Court of Appeals, was found dead in the Hudson River. Her death was ruled a suicide, and her passing was mourned as a significant loss to the legal community. source: nytimes.com
  • Ahmadinejad Seeks Third Presidential Term Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registered to run in the 2017 Iranian presidential election, seeking a non-consecutive third term, which could potentially reshape Iran's political landscape.
  • Abu Sayyaf Clash in Bohol, Philippines A violent confrontation between the Armed Forces and National Police of the Philippines and Abu Sayyaf militants resulted in ten fatalities in Inabanga, Bohol, located in the Central Visayas region.
  • South African Protest in Pretoria Julius Malema addressed a large, multi-racial crowd in Pretoria, leading a march to the Union Buildings, symbolizing ongoing social and political activism in post-apartheid South Africa.

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April 12, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 12, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 12, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.86
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $141.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $65.42
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.88
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $171.04

Exchange Rates on April 12, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9373 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.057 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7975 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3278 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3248 CAD

April 12, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Gaziantepspor - Genclerbirligi : 0 - 1
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What day of the week was April 12, 2017?


April 12, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 2017 can also be written as 4/12/2017 in the US and as 12/4/2017 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 2017 in April 2017 calendar

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April 12, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 2017:

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    Charlie Murphy was an American comedian, actor, and writer, widely recognized for his work on 'Chappelle's Show' and as the older brother of Eddie Murphy. His career spanned stand-up comedy, television, and film, and he was known for his sharp wit and memorable storytelling. [bio]

  • Toshio Matsumoto
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  • Mika Vainio
    Mika Vainio
  • Jean Bernabé
    Jean Bernabé
  • Gianfranco Sabbatini
    Gianfranco Sabbatini

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April 12, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 12, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

  1. - Shape Of You youtube
  2. - That's What I Like youtube
  3. - Something Just Like This youtube
  4. - I Feel It Coming youtube
  5. - iSpy youtube

April 12, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

  1. - That's What I Like youtube
  2. - I Feel It Coming youtube
  3. - iSpy youtube
  4. - Bad And Boujee youtube
  5. - Tunnel Vision
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April 12, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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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 12, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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April 12, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 07:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 2017 while the next full moon would come on May 10, 2017.

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How old is someone born on April 12, 2017?


Someone born on April 12, 2017 is:

8 years 11 months old,

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