Wednesday April 23, 2014: on this day

April 23, 2014 was the 113th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 23, 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 April 23, 2014, who was born and died on April 23, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. Happy by Pharrell Williams), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Maniac) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 2014?


April 23, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 113th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 2014 can also be written as 4/23/2014 in the US and as 23/4/2014 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 2014 in April 2014 calendar

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April 23, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 2014:

  • Ukrainian security officials discovered that the assumption monastery lavra of moscow patriarchate was used as a military base by pro-russian insurgents, who have occupied the region.
  • Vitaly yarema, ukraine's deputy prime minster, announces that prorussian militants will target four eastern cities: kramatorsk (slaviansk), donetsk (donetsk), and luhansk (luhansk). they refuse to vacate government buildings that they have previously seized, in violation of the geneva international agreement.
  • After coup unrest in egypt: a bomb attached to the car of an egyptian general exploded, resulting in the death of a general and injuries to a police officer.
  • Conflict in the central african republic: russia and china block a proposal from the united states and france to impose u.n. sanctions on francois bozize, the former president of the central african republic, and two others linked to the conflict.
  • Four people were killed when a car bomb explodes outside a nairobi police station.
  • At 8:10 pm pdt, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes 94km south of port hardy in british columbia. kamloops was the epicenter of seismic activity.
  • Sinking of mv sewol : official death toll for the ferry capsize rises to 150, with 150 still missing.
  • 2014 katanga train accident: more than 60 people were killed and 80 others are seriously hurt in a train accident in katanga province, democratic republic of the congo.
  • In a train accident in katanga province in the democratic republic of the congo, more than 60 people were killed and 80 others are seriously hurt.
  • Fatah and hamas, rival palestinian factions, have made an offer of reconciliation in order to form a unity government. they split in 2007 violently.

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April 23, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 23, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $100.59
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $529.06
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.99
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.57
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $191.79

Exchange Rates on April 23, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 102.54 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1031 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8832 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2377 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 141.66 JPY

April 23, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Paris SG - Evian Thonon Gaillard : 1 - 0
  • Toulouse - Lyon : 0 - 0
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April 23, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 2014 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 02:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 2014 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 2014.

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Who was born on April 23, 2014?


Famous people born on April 23, 2014:

  • Cortana Microsoft

    Cortana is a virtual assistant developed by Microsoft, known for its integration with Windows and other Microsoft products.

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 11 months old,

or 119 months and 5 days old,

or 518 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3627 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 2014?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 23, 2014.

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April 23, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 2014:

  • Mark Shand

    English conservationist and author (d. 2014.

  • Michael Glawogger

    Austrian director, screenwriter, and cinematographer (b. 1959).

  • Jaap Havekotte

    Dutch speed skater and producer of ice skates (b. 1912).

  • F. Michael Rogers

    American general (b. 1921).

  • Patric Standford

    English composer and educator (b. 1939).

  • Connie Marrero

    Cuban coach and player in baseball (d. 2014).

  • Benjamín Brea

    Spanish-venezuelan clarinet player and conductor (los caa+oneros, d. 2014).

  • Leonhard Pohl
  • Yōzō Aoki
  • Riccardo Di Corato

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

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April 23, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 2014:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 2014:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 2014:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Happy
  2. - All Of Me
  3. - Dark Horse
  4. - Talk Dirty
  5. - Let It Go

April 23, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Happy
  2. - All Of Me
  3. - Talk Dirty
  4. - The Man
  5. - Loyal

April 23, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 23, 2014 was Odio by Romeo Santos Featuring Drake, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 23, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Odio
  2. - El Perdedor
  3. - Adrenalina
  4. - Propuesta Indecente
  5. - Hermosa Experiencia

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April 23, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 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

X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Release year: 2014

Written by:

Directed by: Bryan Singer

Starring: Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy

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

April 23, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:

Maniac

Maniac

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Franck Khalfoun

Happy Valley

Happy Valley

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Amir Bar-Lev

Ek Hasina Thi

Ek Hasina Thi

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sriram Raghavan

Killing Spree

Killing Spree

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Tim Ritter

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

April 23, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts

Shadow Spell

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No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents the second novel in a trilogy about land, family, and people. Book Two of The Cousins O'Dwyer TrilogyShadow Spell Falconer Connor O'Dwyer proudly calls County Mayo his home.

David And Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell

David And Goliath

By:

Malcolm Gladwell's provocative new bestseller is now available in paperback. A shepherd boy who was just three thousand years old, on an ancient battlefield in Palestine, defeated a powerful warrior with little more than

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.

Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline

Keep Quiet

By:

Millions of readers love Lisa Scottoline, a New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award-winning author. She is known for suspenseful novels about justice and family.

Flash Boys by Michael Lewis

Flash Boys

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#1 New York Times Bestseller -- With an updated Afterword "Guaranteed blood boiling." --Janet Maslin. New York Times. A small group of Wall Street icons realize the importance of Michael Lewis's bestseller.

April 23, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

A Golden Wake

A Golden Wake

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Wadjet Eye Games

Final Fantasy Agito

Final Fantasy Agito

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix

Closers

Closers

Platform: Windows (XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10)

Genre: Action Side-scroller MMORPG

Destiny

Destiny

Platform: PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, first-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Christmas Shopper Simulator

Christmas Shopper Simulator

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Game (retailer)

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Who was the US President on April 23, 2014?

On April 23, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 2014?

On April 23, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 2014?

On April 23, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

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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 April 2014?

April 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 2014 calendar looked like.

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