Thursday April 24, 2014: on this day

April 24, 2014 was the 114th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 24, 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 24, 2014, who was born and died on April 24, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 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 24th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 2014?


April 24, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 114th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 2014 can also be written as 4/24/2014 in the US and as 24/4/2014 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 2014 in April 2014 calendar

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April 24, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 2014:

  • According to the ukrainian government, it has retaken control of mariupol's city hall from pro-russian separatists. at least 12 towns in eastern ukraine have seen their administrative buildings taken over.
  • Washington accuses moscow fomenting unrest to the east. obama threatens additional sanctions against russia.
  • Sergey lavrov, russian foreign minister, accuses the united states for the political turmoil in ukraine. he said that russia would respond to any attack on its interests.
  • Five pro-russian militants were killed in a battle between ukrainian troops and pro-russian separatists in sloviansk (ukraine).
  • Three american medical personnel are killed by a policeman in kabul, the capital of afghanistan. according to reports, the policeman shot himself shortly after the attack.
  • Six indian police officers and election officials were killed in violence against the restive maoist region of kashmir and india.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: israel suspends peace negotiations with the palestinian authority after an announcement of a unity accord between the ruling palestinian faction fatah (the militant hamas rulers in gaza)
  • After an announcement of unity between fatah, the palestinian authority's ruling faction, and militant hamas rulers in gaza, israel suspended peace negotiations with the palestinian authority.
  • Nevada's bundy dispute continues. politicians who supported bundy started to distance themselves from bundy after controversially suggesting that african americans might be better off being slaves than receiving government subsidies.
  • Indian general election: high turnout in the 6th phase of indian elections for 16th lok sabha in 11 states for 117 seats. there are 180 million voters.
  • High turnout is seen in the 6th phase of 16th lok sabha elections in 11 states for 117 seats, and 180 million voters.
  • The uk government announced that cornish nationals will be granted minority status under council of europe rules to protect national minorities.

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April 24, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 24, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $100.48
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $568.21
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.74
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.44
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.22

Exchange Rates on April 24, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 102.27 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1023 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8816 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2489 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 141.44 JPY
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April 24, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 24, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 24, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 2014 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 04:04 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 24, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 11 months old,

or 119 months and 4 days old,

or 518 weeks

or 3626 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 2014?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 24, 2014.

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April 24, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 2014:

  • Tadeusz Różewicz

    Polish playwright and poet (d. 2014).

  • Sandy Jardine

    Scottish footballer and manager (b. 1948).

  • Hans Hollein

    Haas house, austrian architect and academic designed (d. 2014).

  • Shobha Nagi Reddy

    Indian politician (b. 1968).

  • Arturo Licata
  • Michel Lang
  • Ricardo Bauleo
  • Carmine Verduci
  • Tito Vilanova

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Wilba Cather

    Wilba Cather was an American writer known for her novels about frontier life in the Great Plains, including 'O Pioneers!' and 'My Ántonia'.

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April 24, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 2014:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 2014:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 2014:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 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 24, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 24, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 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 24, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 24, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 24, 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 24, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 24, 2014 was Odio by Romeo Santos Featuring Drake, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 24, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 24, 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 24, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 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 24, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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 24, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Killing Jesus by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Jesus

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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.

The Invention Of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention Of Wings

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The Fixed Trilogy by Laurelin Paige

The Fixed Trilogy

By:

This bundle includes all three books from the New York Times Bestselling Fixed Trilogy. FIXED ON You (Book 1) Alayna Wither has made a complete break from the practice of restraining and stalking.

Thrive by Arianna Huffington

Thrive

By:

Arianna Huffington's book Thrive makes a compelling argument for the need to redefine success in today’s world.

I'Ve Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark

I'Ve Got You Under My Skin

By:

This gripping #1 New York Times bestseller by Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark shows a Manhattan ER doctor being brutally murdered in front of his son in a playground.

April 24, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 24, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS, Android

Genre: Collectible card game

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Dance Central Spotlight

Dance Central Spotlight

Platform: Xbox One

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Microsoft

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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

Genre: Roguelike, dungeon crawler, shooter, action-adventure

Publisher: Nicalis

Disco Zoo

Disco Zoo

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Zoo simulation video game

Publisher: NimbleBit

Mario Golf: World Tour

Mario Golf: World Tour

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on April 24, 2014?

On April 24, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 2014?

On April 24, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 2014?

On April 24, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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.

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