Thursday August 14, 2014: on this day

About August 14th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: War in Donbass - Igor Girkin (a Russian citizen from Moscow who was the military commander of Donetsk People's Republic rebels) resigns. This marks the third major change to the rebel leadership over the past week.
  • Day of the week: August 14th, 2014 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Emmanuelle Béart, Mila Kunis
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Rude by MAGIC!
  • Popular movie: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels directed by Guy Ritchie

More about August 14th, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on August 14th, 2014.

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What day of the week was August 14, 2014?


August 14, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 226th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 2014 can also be written as 8/14/2014 in the US and as 14/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

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August 14, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 2014:

  • War in donbass - igor girkin (a russian citizen from moscow who was the military commander of donetsk people's republic rebels) resigns. this marks the third major change to the rebel leadership over the past week.
  • Russian citizen and donetsk people's republic rebel commander igor girkin resigns. this marks the third major change in the rebel leadership over the past week.
  • 2014 israel-gaza conflict: israel and hamas reach a new five-day ceasefire.
  • Hamas and israel agree to a new five-day ceasefire.
  • Iraqi insurgency (2011 to present): following the advances of islamic state of iraq, the united nations declares the most severe state of emergency in iraq. (bbc). four children were killed in a clash between sunni militants, the iraqi army, and the iraqi army west of baghdad. (ap via standard journal). president obama declares that u.s. airstrikes have broken the is siege at mount sinjar, allowing thousands yazidi refugees escape and he plans to launch more airstrikes against is.
  • Following the advances of islamic state of iraq (and the levant), the united nations declares the highest level of emergency in iraq.
  • Four children were killed in a clash between sunni militants, the iraqi army, and the iraqi army west of baghdad.
  • Obama declares that u.s. airstrikes have broken the is siege on mount sinjar, allowing yazidi refugees to flee, and plans to continue airstrikes against is.
  • Taliban insurgency: a roadside bomb explodes next to a patrol car in laghman province in afghanistan, killing three police officers and injuring four others. (ap via the world (coos bay).)
  • Three police officers were killed and four others injured when a roadside bomb was detonated next to a patrol car in laghman province in afghanistan. (ap via the world (coos bay).)
  • Pope francis begins a five-day visit to south korea.
  • Shooting of michael brown: president barack obama orders an independent investigation by the united states department of justice (federal bureau of investigation) into the shooting of michael brown at ferguson police department.
  • The president of the united states barack obama has ordered an independent investigation by the united states department of justice, and the federal bureau of investigation into michael brown's shooting by ferguson police department.
  • Police raid a berkshire home belonging to cliff richard to investigate an alleged historic sex crime.
  • Philippines president benigno aquino iii announced that he will run for another term in 2016 elections, in contravention of term limits in constitution of the philippines established by corazon aquino.
  • Prime minister nouri al-maliki withdraws his candidacy as well as his complaint against president fuad masum for allegedly violating iraq's constitution.
  • Rob manfred, the current chief operating officer of major league baseball (mlb), is elected 10th commissioner for baseball. in january 2015, he will replace bud selig who is retiring.

August 14, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 14, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 14, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $99.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $97.33
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.08
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.89
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $187.57

Exchange Rates on August 14, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 102.47 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0902 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9065 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1518 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 136.96 JPY

August 14, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Eastleigh - Aldershot : 1 - 0
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August 14, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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August 14, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 2014 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 11:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 2014.

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Who was born on August 14, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

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August 14, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 23 days old,

or 507 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3554 days old,

if you were born on August 14, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 2014?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 14, 2014.

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August 14, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 2014:

  • Harles Bowden

    Harles Bowden was an American author and journalist known for his non-fiction works on the American Southwest and Mexico.

  • Leonard Fein

    American journalist and academic, co-founded moment magazine (b. 1934).

  • George V. Hansen

    American politician (b. 1930).

  • Géza Gulyás
  • Javier Guzmán
  • Jay Adams
  • Stephen Lee
  • Franco Servello
  • Constantin Alexandru
  • Madeleine Collinson
  • Mariana Briski
  • Pedro Omar Caino

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Williom Randolph Hearst

    Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.

  • Maximiano Kolbe

    Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

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August 14, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 14, 2014:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day
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August 14, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 14, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 14, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 14, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fancy
  2. - All Of Me
  3. - Happy
  4. - Black Widow
  5. - Wiggle

August 14, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 14, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 14, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 14, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. 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 14, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 14, 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

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Release year: 2014

Written by:

Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough

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

August 14, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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:

Blockbustaz

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

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

Red Oaks

Red Oaks

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

August 14, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 14, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre

A Spy Among Friends

By:

Ben Macintyre, master storyteller, brings to life the most ambitious work of his career. It tells the story of the 20th century's greatest spy story. Kim Philby was a charming and brilliant man who rose to great heights.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

The Giver

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The Newbery Medal-winning novel The Giver has been one of the most important novels of all time. The story is about Jonas, a twelve-year old girl who lives in an idyllic, but not colorless world of contentment and conformity.

Invisible by James Patterson and David Ellis

Invisible

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Emmy Dockery is a crazy person, everyone thinks. Emmy Dockery is obsessed with finding the connection between hundreds of unsolved crimes. She has quit her job as an FBI researcher.

Written In My Own Heart'S Blood by Diana Gabaldon

Written In My Own Heart'S Blood

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY BOOKLISTI In her classic novel Outlander Diana Gabaldon told the story about Claire Randall, an ex-combat nurse from England who walks through a circle of …

Killing Jesus by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Jesus

By:

Millions of readers have enjoyed the bestselling books Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly, historian Martin Dugard and other nonfiction works that have revolutionized how we read historical literature.

August 14, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 14, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Angry Birds Stella

Angry Birds Stella

Platform: iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10, Windows Phone 8

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

Golem Arcana

Golem Arcana

Platform: Android, iOS

Genre: Miniature wargaming

Dance Central Spotlight

Dance Central Spotlight

Platform: Xbox One

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Microsoft

1001 Spikes

1001 Spikes

Platform: Linux Microsoft Windows Nintendo 3DS OS X PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Wii U Xbox One

Genre: Platform, adventure

Publisher: Nicalis

Escape Dead Island

Escape Dead Island

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Adventure, survival horror

Publisher: Deep Silver

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Who was the US President on August 14, 2014?

On August 14, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 2014?

On August 14, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 2014?

On August 14, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

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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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