Thursday July 17, 2014: on this day

July 17, 2014 was the 198th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 17, 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 July 17, 2014, who was born and died on July 17, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Girl Meets World) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 2014?


July 17, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 198th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 2014 can also be written as 7/17/2014 in the US and as 17/7/2014 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 2014:

  • 2014 insurgency in donbass - malaysia airlines flight 17 carrying 298 passengers from many countries is shot down in donetsk oblast. it was flying from amsterdam to kuala lumpur. (bbc). (reuters) ukraine accuses a russian air force jet from shooting down a ukrainian warplane above its territory.
  • Malaysia airlines flight 17 with 298 passengers from many countries was shot down in donetsk oblast. it was flying from amsterdam to kuala lumpur.
  • Ukraine accuses the russian air force of shooting down a ukrainian warplane above its territory.
  • Israel and hamas reach a short un humanitarian ceasefire on thursday morning in order to allow humanitarian aid to the gaza strip.
  • It is later reported by israel's foreign ministry and hamas that the ceasefire was misinformed news.
  • Over 20 rockets were discovered in an abandoned school in gaza by unrwa during a routine investigation.
  • A ceasefire agreement was also reached by mahmoud abbas, the palestinian president, and abdel fattah el-sisi, the egyptian president. israel accepts it but hamas rejects it. israel then launches a ground offensive a few hours later.
  • Taliban insurgency: gunfire and explosions are reported near kabul international airport, afghanistan. this is because militants temporarily seize a building that was under construction.
  • As militants temporarily seize a building in construction, explosions and gunfire were reported near kabul international airport in afghanistan.
  • Insurgency in maghreb (2002-present).: according to reports, at least 14 tunisian soldiers were killed by islamist militants at two checkpoints close to the algerian border. at least 20 other people were also wounded. a group called the okba ben nafaa brigade claimed responsibility.
  • According to reports, at least 14 tunisian soldiers were killed in an islamist militant attack at two checkpoints close to the algerian border. at least 20 other people were also wounded. the okba ben nafaa brigade claimed responsibility.
  • The united states holocaust memorial museum receives a complete copy of the united nations war crimes commission archives from world war ii, and makes it online.
  • Microsoft announces deep-than-expected job losses as part of its cloud-oriented restructuring. this includes nearly halving the recently-purchased nokia phones business.
  • 2014 pacific typhoon season: typhoon rammasun, also known as glenda, is heading for northern china and vietnam after causing at least 38 deaths in the philippines. eight others are still missing. (reuters) (wtop fm) the damage done by the typhoon has placed quezon in a state of calamity.
  • After killing at least 38 filipinos, typhoon rammasun or glenda heads towards southern china and northern vietnam. eight people are still missing.
  • Due to the damage done by the typhoon, quezon in the philippines is now under state of calamity
  • Five people were aboard a firefighting helicopter that was searching for missing persons in connection to the sinking of mv sewol in april.
  • Five people were injured in a fire at busan metro, a south korean port city. 100 people were evacuated.
  • At least 25 people were injured when a french regional train traveling on the pau–bayonne railway collided with a high-speed train in the vicinity of denguin.
  • Dr. harsh vardhan, health minister of india, stands for protection of homosexual rights in india.
  • A federal judge ruled that the death penalty in california was unconstitutional.
  • The australian parliament votes to repeal a carbon tax, and an emissions trading scheme.
  • 2013-14 thai political crisis
  • Former prime minister yingluck shinawatra is allowed to travel abroad by the thai military junta for the first time after the coup.
  • Scientists have captured video footage of a strange giant hole and crater suddenly appearing in russia's yamal peninsula.
  • Malaysia airlines flight 17, a boeing 777, crashes near the border of ukraine and russia after being shot down. all 298 people on board are killed.
  • A french regional train on the pau-bayonne line crashes into a high-speed train near the town of denguin, resulting in at least 25 injuries.

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July 17, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 17, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $103.38
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $95.03
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.45
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.92
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.36

Exchange Rates on July 17, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 101.15 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0759 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8975 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2033 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 136.81 JPY
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July 17, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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July 17, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on July 17th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 17, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 2014 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 July 17, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:05 pm and setting at 12:57 pm.

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 July 17, 2014?


Famous people born on July 17, 2014:

  • Plane MH17

    The crash occured on the flight 17 (amsterdam-kuala-lumpur) in east ukraine, hrabove, near the city which was renamed torez, in honour of...

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 9 months old,

or 117 months and 6 days old,

or 509 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3568 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 2014?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 17, 2014.

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July 17, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 2014:

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Shalev Meir

    Israeli poet and writer, known for his contributions to Hebrew literature.

  • Judah Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic clock.

  • Silver Donald Cameron

    Silver Donald Cameron was a Canadian biologist known for his environmental activism and writing.

  • Willem Witteveen

    Dutch scholar and politician (d. 2014).

  • Liam Davison

    Australian writer killed in crash of flight mh17 malaysia airlines.

  • Henry Hartsfield

    American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1933).

  • Joep Lange

    A dutch clinical researcher, neuwenhagen was the birthplace of hiv therapy.

  • Otto Piene

    German sculptor and academic (d. 2014.

  • Shuba Jay

    Malaysian actress (b. 1976).

  • Fariha al-Berkawi
  • Bruno Sobrero
  • Bill Mulliken
  • Johnny Winter

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

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July 17, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 2014:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 17, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 17, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

July 17, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 17, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

July 17, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 17, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 17, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 17, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Odio
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Eres Mia
  5. - El Perdedor

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July 17, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 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

July 17, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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:

Girl Meets World

Girl Meets World

Release year: 2014

La Malquerida

La Malquerida

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Emilio Fernández

Maniac

Maniac

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Franck Khalfoun

Happy Valley

Happy Valley

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Amir Bar-Lev

Manhattan

Manhattan

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

July 17, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Care And Management Of Lies by Jacqueline Winspear

The Care And Management Of Lies

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The New York Times bestseller author of Maisie Dobbs turns her prodigious talents into this World War I standalone novel. It is a poetic drama about love trying to survive.

Written In My Own Heart'S Blood by Diana Gabaldon

Written In My Own Heart'S Blood

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#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 …

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars

By:

Hazel was never anything other than terminal, despite the miracle of a tumor-shrinking medical treatment that has given her some years. Her final chapter was written upon her diagnosis. Hazel's story will be rewritten when Augustus Waters, a beautiful plot …

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.

How Not To Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg

How Not To Be Wrong

By:

Freakonomics is the Freakonomics of mathematics--a math-world star that reveals the hidden beauty of the world and puts it in our hands. Math we learn in school may seem like a puzzle.

July 17, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 17, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Fotonica

Fotonica

Platform: iOS, Microsoft Windows, Android, OS X, Linux

Genre: Endless runner

Bounden

Bounden

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Party game

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beatmania IIDX 22 PENDUAL

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami

Buddy Complex

Buddy Complex

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Mecha, Action, Science fiction, Military

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Air Control

Air Control

Platform: PC

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Killjoy Games

history

Who was the US President on July 17, 2014?

On July 17, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 2014?

On July 17, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 2014?

On July 17, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 2014?

July 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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