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April 17, 2021

April 17, 2021, was a Saturday. It was 3 years, 8 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on April 17, 2021:

  • Jake Paul defeats Ben Askren in a boxing match.
  • The funeral of Prince Philip is held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 17, 2021:

  • United States: "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic
  • United Kingdom: "Montero (Call Me" by Your Name)

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 17, 2021

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)
  • Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X
  • Peaches - Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
  • Up - Cardi B
  • Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo
Play the top singles from 2021
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2021. Take a trip back to the days of Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.

Top movie

The movie "Godzilla vs. Kong" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 1,346 days ago. Approximately 45 months have passed. It was the 107th day of 2021, in week 15. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 3 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 15 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to April 17, 2021

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is April 17, 2021, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

The summer of 2021 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic is at the top of the singles charts, while "Montero (Call Me" by Your Name) is the number-one song in the UK. Joe Biden is the President of the United States, and the movie Godzilla vs. Kong is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Stranger Things", "Succession", and "The Witcher". If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John McAfee, Swavy, Joey Jordison, and Charlie Watts would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Grand Theft Auto V", "Resident Evil 3 (Remake)", "Final Fantasy VII Remake", and "Ghost of Tsushima". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Horrid Henry", "Bunk'd", "Nella the Princess Knight", and "Big City Greens". Children are playing with toys such as the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 17, 2021, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2021 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 17, 2021 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 17, 2021.

  • 2021 in music.

    2021 in music

    The music charts in 2021 were dominated by artists such as Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, 24kGoldn, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, The Kid Laroi, and Lil Nas X.
  • Record of the Year.

    Record of the Year

    The song "Leave the Door Open" by Silk Sonic won a Grammy for 2021's Record of the Year.
  • CODA.

    CODA

    The film "CODA" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021.
  • 2021 in movies.

    2021 in movies

    Movies released in 2021 included Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die, F9, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Godzilla vs. Kong, A Quiet Place Part II, Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Dune.
  • Elon Musk.

    Elon Musk

    Billionaire Elon Musk was named Time Person of the Year in 2021.
  • Best NBA players.

    Best NBA players

    The best NBA players in 2021 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden, Luka Dončić, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2021 were Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Jorginho, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kanté, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappé, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on April 17, 2021.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 17, 2021.

  • March 19, 2021:
    • UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement.
    • Justin Bieber releases his album "Justice".
  • March 22, 2021: 10 people are killed during a mass shooting at a King Soopers supermarket in Boulder, Colorado.
  • March 23, 2021:
    • A large container ship causes an obstruction after it runs aground in the Suez Canal in Egypt.
    • Actor George Segal dies at the age of 87.
  • March 24, 2021: Actress Jessica Walter passes away at the age of 80.
  • March 26, 2021:
    • Lil Nas X releases the song "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)".
    • Rugby: Wales win the 2021 Six Nations.
    • The video game "It Takes Two" is released.
  • March 29, 2021: A large container ship is freed after obstructing the Suez Canal in Egypt for six days.
  • April 1, 2021: Rapper Bhad Bhabie makes $1 million in six hours after opening an OnlyFans account.
  • April 2, 2021: Rapper DMX suffers an overdose at his home in New York.
  • April 4, 2021: It is confirmed that rapper DMX is in a vegetative state following a heart attack at his home in New York.
  • April 5, 2021:
    • It is announced that Q&A website "Yahoo! Answers" will be shutting down after 15 years.
    • English actor Paul Ritter dies from a brain tumor at the age of 54.
  • April 6, 2021: Media personality Kim Kardashian achieves billionaire status.
  • April 9, 2021:
    • Prince Philip passes away at the age of 99.
    • Rap star DMX dies at the age of 50.
    • English television personality Nikki Grahame dies at the age of 38 due to complications from anorexia.
  • April 10, 2021: Minella Times (Rachael Blackmore) wins the 2021 Grand National.
  • April 11, 2021: 20-year-old Daunte Wright is shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
  • April 14, 2021: American fraudster and financier Bernie Madoff dies in prison at the age of 82.
  • April 15, 2021: 8 people are killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • This date: April 17, 2021
  • April 18, 2021: Soccer: 12 of Europe's biggest football clubs announce that they will be forming a breakaway Super League.
  • April 19, 2021:
    • Soccer: José Mourinho is sacked as the manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
    • Soccer: The announcement that 12 of Europe's biggest football clubs will be forming a "Super League" is roundly criticized by fans, players, managers, politicians and media pundits.
  • April 20, 2021:
    • Former US police officer Derek Chauvin is convicted of the murder of George Floyd.
    • Soccer: Multiple teams begin to pull out of the European Super League after Chelsea signal their intention to withdraw.
    • Soccer: Ed Woodward announces that he will be resigning as the executive vice-chairman of Manchester United following backlash against the proposed European Super League.
    • The police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant occurs in Columbus, Ohio.
  • April 28, 2021: Irish / UK politics: Arlene Foster announces that she will be stepping down as the leader of the DUP.
  • April 30, 2021: 45 people are killed in a crowd crush at an annual pilgrimage in Meron, Israel.
  • May 2, 2021: A Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool is postponed after protesters break into the stadium.
  • May 3, 2021:
    • Bill and Melinda Gates announce on Twitter that they are divorcing after 27 years of marriage.
    • 26 people lose their lives after an overpass collapses in Mexico City.
  • May 4, 2021: José Mourinho is appointed as the new manager of Italian side Roma.
  • May 6, 2021: Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul are involved in a press conference brawl.
  • May 7, 2021:
    • The video game "Resident Evil Village" is released.
    • The video sharing website "LiveLeak" is shut down after nearly 15 years.
  • May 9, 2021: Actor Seth Rogen states that it is unlikely he will work with James Franco again following allegations of sexual misconduct.
  • May 10, 2021: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow tells a podcast that she "broke down and ate bread" during quarantine.
  • May 11, 2021: Soccer: Manchester City win the Premier League after Manchester United lose 2-1 against Leicester City.
  • May 12, 2021: Tesla announces that it will no longer take Bitcoin as payment.
  • May 14, 2021:
    • ECW wrestler New Jack passes away at the age of 58.
    • It is reported that "Joe Exotic" has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
    • Olivia Rodrigo releases the song "Good 4 U".
  • May 15, 2021:
    • Soccer: Leicester City win the 2021 FA Cup Final with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea.
    • Pop star Ariana Grande marries real estate agent Dalton Gomez.
Television shows

TV series on April 17, 2021

People in April 2021 were watching the following TV series:

Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
Bridgerton
Bridgerton
Emily in Paris
Emily in Paris
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso
The Witcher
The Witcher
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
The Boys
The Boys
Euphoria
Euphoria
After Life
After Life
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
You
You
Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in April 2021

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Baby Shark's Big Show!
Baby Shark's Big Show!
Danger Force
Danger Force
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

It's Pony
It's Pony
The Owl House
The Owl House
The Adventures of Paddington
The Adventures of Paddington
The Casagrandes
The Casagrandes
Sydney to the Max
Sydney to the Max
Big City Greens
Big City Greens
Raven's Home
Raven's Home
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Toys

Toys in 2021

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5
The Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2021.

It Takes Two 2021
It Takes Two
Hitman 3 2021
Hitman 3
Cyberpunk 2077 2020
Cyberpunk 2077
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 2020
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
FIFA 21 2020
FIFA 21
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Among Us 2020
Among Us
Ghost of Tsushima 2020
Ghost of Tsushima
Final Fantasy VII Remake 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Resident Evil 3 (Remake) 2020
Resident Evil 3 (Remake)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 17.

William Holden

William Holden

Actor Deceased
Born on April 17, 1918
He was not alive on this date.

Börje Salming

Börje Salming

Ice hockey player Deceased
Born on April 17, 1951
He turned 70 on this day in 2021.

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

English actor
Born on April 17, 1959
He turned 62 on this day in 2021.

Redman

Redman

Rapper
Born on April 17, 1970
He turned 51 on this day in 2021.

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

Actress
Born on April 17, 1972
She turned 49 on this day in 2021.

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham

Spice Girls
Born on April 17, 1974
She turned 47 on this day in 2021.

Tyron Woodley

Tyron Woodley

MMA fighter
Born on April 17, 1982
He turned 39 on this day in 2021.

Jake Cornish

Jake Cornish

Love Island contestant
Born on April 17, 1997
He turned 24 on this day in 2021.

USA

US President

Joe Biden was the President of the United States on April 17, 2021.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 17, 2021 was most likely conceived around July 25, 2020.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 17, 2021 is close to January 8, 2022.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 17, 2021:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 192 weeks have passed.
  • 116,298,000 seconds have passed since April 17, 2021.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 135,681,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 60,009,768,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 19,383,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 10,001,628 steps. That's roughly 4,445 miles.
  • 1,395,576 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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