Wednesday December 24, 2014: on this day

December 24, 2014 was the 358th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 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 December 24, 2014, who was born and died on December 24, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blank Space by Taylor Swift), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Hindsight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 2014?


December 24, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 358th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2014 can also be written as 12/24/2014 in the US and as 24/12/2014 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2014 in December 2014 calendar

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December 24, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 2014:

  • At least 33 people were killed and 55 more injured in a suicide bombing by sunni militiamen who were pro-government in madaen.
  • American-led intervention in syria
  • Royal jordanian air force warplane crashes and its pilot is taken by islamic state of iraq militants near ar-raqqah, northern syria.
  • Sony pictures entertainment hacks: sony releases the interview online via youtube or google play.
  • The interview is now available online by sony via youtube and google play
  • Russia declares an emergency following oil from a russian oil pipe leaking into the black sea, near tuapse.
  • South korea asks china for assistance in investigating the hacking of korea hydro and nuclear power.
  • Xinhua reports on the december 21 shooting death of one chinese officer in guangxi and 21 other arrests. china considers this group "religious extremists" as they tried to cross into vietnam.

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

Stock market quotes on December 24, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.22
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $112.58
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $48.64
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.89
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.88

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 0.8191 EUR
  • 1 USD = 120.342 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6427 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2317 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.1621 CAD

December 24, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Bologna - Pro Vercelli : 3 - 0
  • Brescia - Bari : 2 - 1
  • Carpi - Perugia : 4 - 0
  • Cittadella - Catania : 3 - 2
  • Crotone - Frosinone : 2 - 0
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December 24, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 24, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 09:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 2015.

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Who was born on December 24, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 24th

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


You are 9 years 3 months old,

or 111 months and 4 days old,

or 483 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3382 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 2014.

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

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 24, 2014:

  • Lenya Hirsch

    Lenya Hirsch was a German-American actress known for her roles in films and television.

  • Krzysztof Krauze

    Polish director and screenwriter (b. 1953).

  • Edward Greenspan

    Canadian lawyer and author (b. 1944).

  • Herbert Harris

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1926).

  • Buddy DeFranco

    American clarinet player and bandleader (d. 2014).

  • Yevgeny Korolkov
  • Lee Israel
  • Colin Latimour
  • Giovanni Bersani
  • Jacques Garelli
  • Julio Monteiro Martins
  • Zoja Stasjuk
  • Boniface Ferdinand Leonard «Buddy» DeFranco

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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


Holidays on December 24, 2014:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2014 was Blank Space by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blank Space
  2. - Take Me To Church
  3. - Uptown Funk!
  4. - Lips Are Movin
  5. - I'm Not The Only One

December 24, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2014 was Only by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Only
  2. - I Don't F**k With You
  3. - Tuesday
  4. - 7/11
  5. - No Type

December 24, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Propuesta Indecente
  3. - Ay Vamos
  4. - Travesuras
  5. - Eres Mia

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December 24, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 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

Big Hero 6

Big Hero 6

Release year: 2014

Written by:

Directed by: Don Hall, Chris Williams

Starring: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, T.J. Miller

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

December 24, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

Gym Tony

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

Halo: Nightfall

Halo: Nightfall

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

The Affair

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Galavant

Galavant

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

December 24, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Mistletoe Promise by Richard Paul Evans

The Mistletoe Promise

By:

The #1 bestselling author of The Christmas Box, The Walk tells a love story about Christmas.

What If? by Randall Munroe

What If?

By:

The creator of the hilarious webcomic xkcd offers funny and informative answers for important questions that you may not have thought of.

Flesh And Blood by Patricia Cornwell

Flesh And Blood

By:

Dr. Kay Scarpetta is celebrating her birthday and is about to leave for Miami with Benton Wesley, their FBI profiler husband. She notices seven pennies stuck to a wall behind their Cambridge home.

Not That Kind Of Girl by Lena Dunham

Not That Kind Of Girl

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Two new essays included! NAMED ONE OFF THE TEN BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY MICHIKO KAKUTANI. THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Innovators by Walter Isaacson

The Innovators

By:

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).

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

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

The Castle Doctrine

The Castle Doctrine

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Puzzle, strategy, stealth, roguelike, art game

Publisher: Jason Rohrer

F1 2014

F1 2014

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters

Basement Crawl

Basement Crawl

Platform: PlayStation 4

Genre: Action, 2.5D

Publisher: Bloober Team

Clicker Heroes

Clicker Heroes

Platform: Web Browser, Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS, Android

Genre: Idle

Publisher: Playsaurus

Guilty Gear Xrd

Guilty Gear Xrd

Platform: Arcade; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; Microsoft Windows

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: JP Sega; JP Arc System Works; NA Aksys Games; EU Sony Computer Entertainment; WW Arc System Works

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Who was the US President on December 24, 2014?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 24, 2014?

On December 24, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 2014?

December 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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