Tuesday August 05, 2014: on this day

August 05, 2014 was the 217th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 05, 2014 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 05, 2014, who was born and died on August 05, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rude by MAGIC!), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Intruders) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 2014?


August 05, 2014 was a Tuesday and it was the 217th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2014 can also be written as 8/5/2014 in the US and as 5/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

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August 05, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 2014:

  • War in afghanistan: u.s. major general harold j. greene, a german brigadier-general, and several american troops are among 15 injured in an attack by an afghan soldier gunman at kabul's marshall fahim national defense university. he was shot and killed by afghan soldiers. (msn)(cnn),
  • U.s. major general harold j. greene was killed. a german brigadier général and several american troops were among the 15 injured in an attack by an afghan soldier gunman. he was killed by afghan soldiers at kabul's marshall fahim national defense university. (msn)(cnn),
  • 2014 pro-russian unrest ukraine: war in donbass.: ukrainian government forces retake control of marinka, on the western edge pro-russian rebel-held town of donetsk.
  • Ukrainian government forces retake control of marinka, which is located at the western edge the pro-russian rebel-held town of donetsk.
  • 2014 israel-gaza conflict: israeli ground forces will withdraw from gaza strip in advance of an egyptian mediation ceasefire, which will begin at 0500 gmt today.
  • Before an egyptian mediation ceasefire begins at 0500 gmt today, israeli ground forces will be leaving gaza strip.
  • Rospotrebnadzor (russian consumer protection agency) adds kentucky gentleman as an import to its growing list of banned imports. it says that bourbon whiskey contains "additives" that can cause functional, and eventually organic, changes in the central, peripheral, and endocrine systems. this could also cause cancer in women and men.
  • Rupert murdoch's 21st century fox pulls out of its $80 billion offer to buy time warner.
  • Rescuers are unable to find a sunken ferry at the padma river in bangladesh, leaving at least two people dead.
  • One person is killed and 17 others are injured when a 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurs near johannesburg, in orkney, south africa.
  • After the discrediting some of his experimental results regarding stem cells, yoshiki sasai, a well-known japanese scientist, commits suicide.
  • The nba's san antonio spurs have announced that becky hammon has been hired as their assistant coach. this is effective upon her retirement as a player in the current wnba season. hammon will be the first female full-time coach in any of four major u.s. pro leagues.

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August 05, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 05, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $99.48
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $95.36
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.31
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $188.75

Exchange Rates on August 05, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 102.61 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.096 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9093 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1705 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.22 JPY
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August 05, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 05, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 2014 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 2014 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 August 05, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 01:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 2014.

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Who was born on August 05, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis

    DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

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August 05, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 18 days old,

or 507 weeks

or 3549 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 2014?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 05, 2014.

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August 05, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 2014:

  • Jesse Leonard Steinfeld

    American physician and academic, 11th surgeon general of the united states (d. 2014).

  • Chapman Pincher

    Indian-english historian, journalist, and author (d. 2014).

  • Harold J. Greene

    American general (b. 1962).

  • Vladimir Orlov

    Russian journalist and author (d. 2014.

  • Marilyn Burns
  • Eugene Aksenoff
  • Angéla Németh

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 2014:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 05, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rude
  2. - Fancy
  3. - Stay With Me
  4. - Am I Wrong
  5. - Problem

August 05, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fancy
  2. - All Of Me
  3. - Happy
  4. - Wiggle
  5. - Come Get It Bae

August 05, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 05, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Eres Mia
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Odio
  5. - 6 AM

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August 05, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Nebraska

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Ryan Coogler

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand

Country: United States of America

Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

Reservation Road

Reservation Road

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Terry George

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly, Elle Fanning

Country: United States of America

August 05, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 2014 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Intruders

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

Girl Meets World

Girl Meets World

Release year: 2014

La Malquerida

La Malquerida

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Emilio Fernández

BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

August 05, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Think Like A Freak by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

Think Like A Freak

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Now in Paperback--the New York Times bestseller--and follow up to the revolutionary bestsellers Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics--with a new author Q&A. Stevens is known for their unique blend of compelling storytelling and unorthodox analysis.

A Perfect Life by Danielle Steel

A Perfect Life

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Danielle Steel, a heartwarming, inspirational novel about a mother-daughter team who overcome celebrity and tragedy, while still maintaining an outwardly beautiful appearance.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

By:

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book. National Book Award finalist. More than two years on the New York Times Bestseller List. The stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller by Anthony Doerr about …

Capital In The Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty

Capital In The Twenty-First Century

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A New York Times #1 Bestseller An Amazon # 1 Bestseller A Wall Street Journal #1 Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Sunday Times Bestseller Winner of the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the year AwardWinner of the …

The Mockingbird Next Door by Marja Mills

The Mockingbird Next Door

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"A winning, nuanced portrait. . . . It seems unlikely that we will ever have a better record in American history.

August 05, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: JP Spike Chunsoft; EU / NA NIS America

Goat Simulator

Goat Simulator

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

Genre: Action

Publisher: Coffee Stain Studios; Double Eleven (consoles)

Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom

Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation Vita Xbox 360 Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action-adventure Role-playing

Publisher: Little Orbit

Bound by Flame

Bound by Flame

Platform: Linux Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Fossil Fighters: Frontier

Fossil Fighters: Frontier

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on August 05, 2014?

On August 05, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 2014?

On August 05, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 2014?

On August 05, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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What happened in 2014?

2014 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Six people were killed when six Indonesian police officers opened fire on suspected militants in Jakarta.
  • Spillover from the Syrian Civil War in Lebanon: Sources confirm that Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid has been captured by Lebanon. He is the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, responsible for the recent bombing attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Somali Civil War (2009-present), 11 people killed in bomb attack outside a Somali hotel in Mogadishu. (Standard Media),

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What was the calendar for August 2014?

August 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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