Friday, April 17, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 108th day and 4th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 48th day of Spring and there are 45 days left until Summer. April 17, 2020 zodiac sign is Aries. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about April 17, 2020, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at April 17 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 108th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Friday of 2020 |
| Week index | 16th week of 2020 |
| Season | 48th day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries ♈ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Mars |
| Numerology | 7 |
| April Birthstone | Diamond |
| April Birth flower | Sweet Pea/Daisy |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write April 17, 2020, in Roman numerals: IVXVIIMMXX (month-day, year)
April 17th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for April 17 is Aries ♈. Aries' strengths are: courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, and honest. While the weaknesses are being impatient, moody, impulsive, and aggressive. Mars is the ruling planet of Aries.
Top news headlines from April 17, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Sources believe coronavirus originated in Wuhan lab as part of China’s efforts to compete with US
- Americans would receive $2,000 a month under House Democrats’ plan
- Tommy Boy’ ‘Dynasty’ Actor Brian Dennehy Dead at 81
- Lock her up!’: Anti-Whitmer coronavirus lockdown protestors swarm Michigan Capitol
- California’s Newsom announces $125M fund to give coronavirus stimulus checks to immigrants in state illegally
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on April 17th:
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April 17th events in history
Below are a few important historical events that happened on April 17.
Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" characters begin their pilgrimage to Canterbury (according to scholars).Christopher Columbus signs a contract with the Spanish monarchs to find the "Indies" with the stated goal of converting people to Catholicism. This promises him 10% of all riches found, and the governorship of any lands encountered.
Treaty of Shimonoseki is signed ending the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-95).
Stock markets on April 17, 2020
Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
April 17, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Apr 17, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
‘won’t say i’m in love’ 🤍 thank u for having me @disney @abcnetwork #DisneyFamilySingalong 🎙 pic.twitter.com/me7YVDwxTJ
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) April 17, 2020
“It’s your monthly rent, Michael. What could it cost? $10?” https://t.co/Bc0wdzVk0J
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 16, 2020
Crazy Nancy Pelosi deleted this from her Twitter account. She wanted everyone to pack into Chinatown long after I closed the BORDER TO CHINA. Based on her statement, she is responsible for many deaths. She’s an incompetent, third-rate politician! pic.twitter.com/uWNI7DCG3o
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 16, 2020
April 17, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Toosie Slide" by Drake.
April 17 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
April 17, 2020 life path number is 7. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 7 is thought to be curious and devoted to investigating the unknown. You have an analytical mind, a strong mix of intellectual creativity, logic, and possess all of the skills to handle the challenge.
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