Saturday, April 17, 2021, was 3 years ago. It was the 107th 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, 2021 zodiac sign is Aries. On this day, Joe Biden (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.92 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about April 17, 2021, including important 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 | 107th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Saturday of 2021 |
| Week index | 16th week of 2021 |
| Season | 48th day of Spring |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries ♈ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Ruling Planet | Mars |
| Numerology | 8 |
| 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, 2021, in Roman numerals: IVXVIIMMXXI (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, 2021
Here is what happened on this day.
- GOP ‘America First Caucus’ Calls for ‘Anglo-Saxon Political Traditions’
- SpaceX wins $2.9 billion NASA contract for lunar lander
- Watch live: Prince Philips funeral procession and service at Windsor Castle
- Justice Department sues Trump ally Roger Stone, alleging millions in unpaid taxes
- NBA great Dwyane Wade buys ownership stake in Utah Jazz
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on April 17th:
Jake Paul vs Ben Askren Helen McCrory Julius Randle #PrincePhilipfuneral Indianapolis shooting #FACup
April 17th events in history
Below are a couple of 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, 2021
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April 17, 2021 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Apr 17, 2021
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
https://twitter.com/lenikacruz/status/1383307068099076096%20since%3A2021-04-16%20until%3A2021-04-18
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1383295895043600384%20since%3A2021-04-16%20until%3A2021-04-18
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1383233200885882885%20since%3A2021-04-16%20until%3A2021-04-18
April 17, 2021 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic.
April 17 calendar
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| April 17, 2028 | Monday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
April 17, 2021 life path number is 8. 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 8 is thought to place emphasis on career, business, finances, and authority. You are spiritual, but maintain a realism to your spirituality and know the difference between make-believe and genuine realizations. Eights focus on money and can only flourish when supported.
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