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April 26, 2017

April 26, 2017, was a Wednesday. It was the 116th day of 2017. The decade was the 2010s.

6 years, 11 months, and 3 days have passed since April 26, 2017.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Popular songs

On April 26, 2017, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
  • United Kingdom: "Sign of the Times" by Harry Styles

The music charts on April 26, 2017

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
  • Humble. - Kendrick Lamar
  • That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
  • iSpy - KYLE Featuring Lil Yachty
  • Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
Play the top songs from 2017
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2017. Take a trip back to the peak days of Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Kendrick Lamar and The Chainsmokers.
The Fate of the Furious

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Fate of the Furious".

Facts

This date was 2,529 days ago. Approximately 84 months have passed. It was the 116th day of 2017, in week 17. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 6 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 28 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to April 26, 2017

Let's go back to the 2010s.

It is Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 2017 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran is at the top of the singles charts, while "Sign of the Times" by Harry Styles is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie The Fate of the Furious is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2017, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers, Migos, Sam Hunt and Post Malone. The Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" has just been released.

The run-up to the 2017 French presidential election is currently taking place, with Emmanuel Macron squaring off against Marine Le Pen. Kendrick Lamar has just released his new album "Damn". The suicide of former NFL player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez in prison is receiving widespread media attention. TV host Bill O'Reilly has recently been fired by Fox News over sexual harassment claims.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Big Black, Chris Cornell, Roger Moore, and Cheick Tioté would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Prison Break", "Game of Thrones", "Once Upon a Time", and "Orange Is the New Black". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Cities: Skylines", "Doom", "Horizon Zero Dawn", and "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Thundermans", "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", "Game Shakers", and "The Loud House". Popular toys at the moment include Hello Barbie, MiP (robot), Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo, and Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 26, 2017.

  • Gal Gadot.

    Gal Gadot

    Israeli actress Gal Gadot was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 2017.
  • Record of the Year: 2017.

    Record of the Year: 2017

    The song "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars won a Grammy for 2017's Record of the Year.
  • 2017 in music.

    2017 in music

    Popular music artists in 2017 included Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Future, DJ Khaled, Post Malone, French Montana, Cardi B, Logic, Imagine Dragons, Lil Pump, Shawn Mendes and Kygo.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2017?

    The best NBA players in 2017 were Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, James Harden, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard.
  • 2017 in movies.

    2017 in movies

    Popular movies in 2017 included the likes of It, Get Out, Dunkirk, Wonder Woman, Blade Runner 2049, Baby Driver, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, Logan, Molly's Game, John Wick: Chapter 2 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
  • The Shape of Water.

    The Shape of Water

    "The Shape of Water" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2017, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Gianluigi Buffon, Luka Modrić, Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappé, N'Golo Kanté, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on April 26, 2017.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 26, 2017.

  • March 29, 2017: UK Prime Minister Theresa May formally triggers Brexit by invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
  • March 30, 2017:
    • Kendrick Lamar releases his song "Humble".
    • The online game "Club Penguin" is discontinued.
  • March 31, 2017: Lewis Capaldi releases his debut single "Bruises".
  • April 2, 2017:
    • WrestleMania 33: Roman Reigns defeats The Undertaker in a "No Holds Barred" match.
    • The Hardy Boyz make a surprise return to the WWE.
  • April 3, 2017: Wrestling: Kurt Angle returns to the WWE for the first time in over 10 years.
  • April 4, 2017:
    • It is confirmed that Kylie Jenner and rapper Tyga have ended their relationship.
    • At least 89 people are killed after Syrian government forces carry out a chemical attack in the town of Khan Shaykhun.
  • April 5, 2017: Pepsi pulls its "Live for Now" commercial starring Kendall Jenner after Internet users accuse the company of trivializing the Black Lives Matter movement.
  • April 7, 2017: Donald Trump orders the US military to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles at the Shayrat Airbase in Syria in retaliation for the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack.
  • April 8, 2017: One For Arthur (Derek Fox) wins the 2017 Grand National.
  • April 9, 2017: United Airlines receives criticism for dragging a passenger off a flight.
  • April 13, 2017: The United States drops its largest non-nuclear bomb (MOAB) on ISIS tunnel complexes in the Nangarhar Province of eastern Afghanistan.
  • April 14, 2017: Kendrick Lamar releases his album "Damn".
  • April 17, 2017: The remix version of Luis Fonsi's song "Despacito", featuring Justin Bieber, is released.
  • April 19, 2017:
    • Former NFL player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez commits suicide.
    • Bill O'Reilly is fired by Fox News over sexual harassment claims.
  • April 22, 2017: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are spotted holding hands together at Coachella.
  • This date: April 26, 2017
  • April 27, 2017: The fraudulent music festival "Fyre Festival" falls apart after heavy rain and is eventually postponed.
  • April 28, 2017: Social media app Yik Yak announces that it will be closing down.
  • May 7, 2017: Emmanuel Macron wins the 2017 French presidential election.
  • May 9, 2017:
    • Donald Trump fires FBI Director James Comey.
    • American TV personality Christopher Boykin dies from a heart attack at the age of 45.
  • May 12, 2017:
    • Football: Chelsea win the Premier League after a 1-0 win over West Brom.
    • A ransomware called "WannaCry" impacts hundreds of thousands of computers throughout the world.
    • Harry Styles releases his debut solo album.
  • May 14, 2017:
    • Tottenham play their final game at White Hart Lane.
    • Emmanuel Macron becomes the new President of France.
  • May 15, 2017: Moors murderer Ian Brady dies in prison.
  • May 17, 2017:
    • Irish politics: Enda Kenny announces that he will be stepping down as leader of Fine Gael.
    • American whistleblower Chelsea Manning is released from prison.
  • May 18, 2017: Soundgarden and Audioslave lead vocalist Chris Cornell commits suicide.
  • May 21, 2017: Football: John Terry plays his final game for Chelsea.
  • May 22, 2017: An Islamic terrorist kills 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.
  • May 23, 2017:
    • Chris Blue wins the twelfth season of The Voice.
    • English actor Roger Moore passes away at the age of 89.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 26, 2017, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2017 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 26, 2017 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
Television shows

TV shows in 2017

In April 2017, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from April 2017.

13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on April 26, 2017

If you were a kid on April 26, 2017, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2017

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Fidget spinners
Fidget spinners
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hatchimals
Hatchimals
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2017.

What Remains of Edith Finch 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Horizon Zero Dawn 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 2017
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Mafia III 2016
Mafia III
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds 2016
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Doom 2016
Doom
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines

Were you born on April 26, 2017?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2017.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out April 26, 2023, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 26.

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Playwright / Poet Deceased
Born on April 26, 1564
He was not alive on this date.

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Actor
Born on April 26, 1958
He turned 59 on this day in 2017.

Jet Li

Jet Li

Actor
Born on April 26, 1963
He turned 54 on this day in 2017.

Kevin James

Kevin James

Actor / Comedian
Born on April 26, 1965
He turned 52 on this day in 2017.

Melania Trump

Melania Trump

First Lady of the United States
Born on April 26, 1970
She turned 47 on this day in 2017.

T-Boz

T-Boz

Singer
Born on April 26, 1970
She turned 47 on this day in 2017.

Joey Jordison

Joey Jordison

American musician Deceased
Born on April 26, 1975
He turned 42 on this day in 2017.

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Actor
Born on April 26, 1980
He turned 37 on this day in 2017.

Scotty T

Scotty T

Media personality
Born on April 26, 1988
He turned 29 on this day in 2017.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on April 26, 2017.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 26, 2017 was most likely conceived around August 3, 2016.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 26, 2017 is close to January 17, 2018.

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Stats for April 26, 2017

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 26, 2017:

  • 2,529 days have passed since this date.
  • 361 weeks have passed.
  • 218,509,200 seconds have passed since April 26, 2017.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 254,927,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 112,750,747,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 36,418,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 18,791,791 steps. That's roughly 8,352 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,622,110 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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