Monday October 20, 2014: on this day

October 20, 2014 was the 293rd day of the year 2014, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 20, 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 October 20, 2014, who was born and died on October 20, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. The Affair) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 20th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 20, 2014?


October 20, 2014 was a Monday and it was the 293rd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 2014 can also be written as 10/20/2014 in the US and as 20/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 2014 in October 2014 calendar

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October 20, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 20, 2014:

  • 2014 investigation of suspected foreign underwater activity in stockholm archipelago: the investigation continues, as the russian oil-tanker ns concord continues its crisscrossing outside stockholm.
  • As the russian oil-tanker ns concord continues its crisscrossing outside of stockholm, the investigation continues.
  • 2014 libyan conflict: pro-government forces launch an assault on islamist militants, resulting in 75 deaths within five days.
  • Islamic state of iraq and the levant - turkey will allow turkish kurds in the fight against isil at kobane. (bbc)a wave of suicide bombings and car bombings has left at least 43 shi'ites dead in baghdad, including the holy city karbala.
  • Turkey will allow turkish kurds in kobane to fight isil.
  • In a wave suicide bombings and car bombings, at least 43 shiites have been killed in baghdad and karbala.
  • War in donbass - a massive explosion takes place in a rubber plant in donetsk, a rebel-held city. the russian media claim that it was caused by an missile. the charges are denied by the government of ukraine.
  • The russian media claimed that the explosion was caused by a missile. the charges are denied by the government of ukraine.
  • 2014 atlantic hurricane season. the remnants from hurricane gonzalo will make landfall in the united kingdom, causing heavy rains as well as gale force winds.
  • The united kingdom will be hit by hurricane gonzalo's remnants, causing heavy rains as well as gale force winds.
  • At least 30 people are killed in northwestern bangladesh after a collision between two buses along the dhaka–rajshahi highway.
  • Christophe de margerie (chairman executive officer at total s.a.) and three other members of the flight crew die in a plane accident in moscow.
  • Joko widodo is elected president of indonesia.
  • Two cabinet members of shinzo abe, prime minister of japan shinzo, have resigned, yuko obuchi, trade minister, and midori matsushima. the scandal involved alleged misuses of political funds.

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October 20, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 20, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.63
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $98.31
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.06
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.91
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $166.84

Exchange Rates on October 20, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 106.96 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1288 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9432 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1233 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 136.87 JPY

October 20, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Genoa - Empoli : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - St Pauli : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sociedad - Getafe : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Valenciennes - Dijon : 0 - 3
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October 20, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 20, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 20th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 20, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 20, 2014 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 October 20, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:56 am and setting at 04:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 2014.

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Who was born on October 20, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Snoop Dogg
    Snoop Dogg

    American rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.

  • Takayuki Yamada
    Takayuki Yamada

    Takayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.

  • Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen

    American actor.

  • John Krasinski
    John Krasinski

    American screenwriter, actor, and director.

  • Dannii Minogue
    Dannii Minogue

    Danii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.

  • Richard Loncraine
    Richard Loncraine

    English screenwriter and director.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Nargis Fakhri
    Nargis Fakhri

    Nargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.

  • Roger Hanin
    Roger Hanin

    French actor and film director.

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October 20, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 6 months old,

or 114 months and 3 days old,

or 496 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3473 days old,

if you were born on October 20, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 2014?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 20, 2014.

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October 20, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 20, 2014:

  • Christophe de Margerie

    Christophe de margerie was a french businessman known for being the ceo of total s.a.

  • Lilli Carati

    Lilli Carati was an Italian actress known for her roles in Italian cinema during the 1970s and 1980s.

  • Oscar de la Renta

    Renowned fashion designer known for his elegant designs.

  • Laquan McDonald

    African American teenager fatally shot by a police officer in Chicago.

  • René Burri

    Swiss journalist and photographer (d. 2014).

  • Sandro Allegretti
  • Ox Baker
  • Gerd Bonk
  • Manoel Raymundo Pais de Almeida
  • José Luis Abós
  • Pavle Merkù
  • Maria Lambour (Maria Le Berre

What famous deaths happened on October 20th?

Famous deaths on October 20th:

  • Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster

    Actor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.

  • Joel McCrea
    Joel McCrea

    American actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.

  • Jack Elam
    Jack Elam

    American actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

  • Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Michael Massee
    Michael Massee

    American actor (b. 1952)[55].

  • Basil Radford
    Basil Radford

    Actor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.

  • Eberhard Feik
    Eberhard Feik

    German actor (tatort) dies at 50.

  • Junko Tabei

    Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.

  • Lynard Skynard

    Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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October 20, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 20, 2014:

  • October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
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October 20, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 20, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 20, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 20, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 20, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All About That Bass
  2. - Shake It Off
  3. - Black Widow
  4. - Habits (Stay High)
  5. - Bang Bang

October 20, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 2014 was Black Widow by Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 20, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 20, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Black Widow
  2. - Don't Tell 'Em
  3. - Anaconda
  4. - Hot Boy
  5. - Lifestyle

October 20, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 20, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 20, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 20, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Eres Mia
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - No Me Pidas Perdon
  5. - Travesuras

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October 20, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 20, 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

A Most Violent Year

A Most Violent Year

Release year: 2014

Directed by: J.C. Chandor

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola

Country: United States of America

October 20, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 20, 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:

The Affair

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

The Equalizer

The Equalizer

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Blockbustaz

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

Intruders

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 2014

Written by:

Starring: Jon Risinger, Aaron Marquis

Country: United States of America

October 20, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 20, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Blood of Olympus: The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan

The Blood of Olympus: The Heroes of Olympus

By:

Despite making progress on their numerous quests, the Greek and Roman crewmembers aboard the Argo II are still far from defeating Gaea, the earth mother.

Stop The Coming Civil War by Michael Savage

Stop The Coming Civil War

By:

Michael Savage, best-selling author and conservative talk-show host has much to say about the current state of the nation in STOP THE COMEING CIVIL WAR.

The Innovators by Walter Isaacson

The Innovators

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Walter Isaacson's New York Times bestseller and critical acclaimed The Innovators, a biography of Steve Jobs that has sold over 500,000 copies, is Walter Isaacson's "riveting" and "proulsive and at times deeply moving" story (The Atlantic).

Paris Match by Stuart Woods

Paris Match

By:

Stone Barrington is found in a dark corner in the City of Light, in this international thriller from Stuart Woods's #1 New York Times bestseller series.

Lila by Marilynne Robinson

Lila

By:

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTNATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNERA new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead and HousekeepingMarilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns

October 20, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 20, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Asphalt Overdrive

Asphalt Overdrive

Platform: iOS Android Windows Phone Windows 8.1

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Gameloft

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS, Android

Genre: Collectible card game

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Sega

Dead State

Dead State

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: DoubleBear Productions

The Golf Club

The Golf Club

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Genre: Sports

Publisher: HB Studios

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Who was the US President on October 20, 2014?

On October 20, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 2014?

On October 20, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 20, 2014?

On October 20, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 20th?

October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of October. 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 October 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
  • 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were injured. (reuters),

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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 October 2014?

October 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 2014 calendar looked like.

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