Saturday May 24, 2014: on this day

May 24, 2014 was the 144th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 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 May 24, 2014, who was born and died on May 24, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. All Of Me by John Legend), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. La Malquerida) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 24, 2014?


May 24, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 144th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 2014 can also be written as 5/24/2014 in the US and as 24/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 2014:

  • Al-qaeda insurgency: at least 27 people were killed in an al qaeda raid on seyoun, hadramout province.
  • Al-qaeda attacks on seyoun, hadramout province, have claimed the lives of at least 27 people.
  • Somali civil war (2009-present).: at least 10 people were killed in an al-shabaab-led attack on the parliament of somalia, mogadishu. this includes police officers and militants.
  • Islamist insurgency: boko haram militants infiltrate three villages in northern nigeria, killing 28.
  • 28 people were killed when boko haram militants attacked three villages in northern nigeria.
  • The palme d'or award at the 2014 cannes film festival goes to the turkish film winter sleep, directed by nuri bilge ciylan.
  • A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes the aegean sea, between turkey and greece. there are reports of severe damage to the turkish island gokceada as well as the cities of edirne or canakkale.
  • Pope francis arrives in amman (jordan) for the first day on a three-day trip to the middle east.
  • Mahafarid khosravi was executed for orchestrating the biggest fraud case in iran since 1979 revolution.
  • Three people are killed in a shooting incident at the jewish museum of belgium, brussels, belgium.
  • 2014 isla vista shootings: elliot rodger is the name of the gunman suspected in the santa barbara killing spree on may 23, 2014.
  • 2014 thai coup d’etat: 35 more people were arrested by the thai military, including prominent academics.
  • The thai military has arrested 35 more people, including prominent academics.
  • European parliament election: european union voters go to the polls in a multi-day european parliamentary election. voters today in latvia, malta and slovakia as well as the czech republic are eligible to vote.
  • Voters in the european union vote for a multi-day european parliamentary election. voting is underway in latvia, malta and slovakia.
  • Following his recent election win, jacob zuma has been sworn into office for a second term.
  • Malawian general election: president joyce banda cancels general elections in malawi, where she was a candidate, due to alleged electoral irregularities.
  • Because of alleged electoral irregularities, the president of malawi joyce banda cancels the general elections in malawi where she was a candidate.
  • 2014 thai coup d’etat: military leaders announce the dissolution the thai senate.
  • The military leaders announce that the thai senate will be dismantled.
  • North america experiences a meteor shower.
  • Real madrid defeated atletico madrid 4-1 in extra-time in football's 2014 uefa champions league final at lisbon's estadio da luz. (bbc),
  • Toulon defeated saracens 23-6 at the heineken cup final in rugby union. they successfully defended their title from last year.
  • T.j. dillashaw defeated renan barao in mixed martial arts to become the bantamweight champion.
  • A 6.4 magnitude earthquake occurs in the aegean sea between greece and turkey, injuring 324 people.
  • At least three people are killed in a shooting at brussels' jewish museum of belgium.

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

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Sp Gijon - Barcelona B : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Novara - Varese : 0 - 0
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May 24, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:00 am and setting at 05:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 2014.

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Who was born on May 24, 2014?


Famous people born on May 24, 2014:

  • Jewish shooting

    Three people were killed and one more was injured when a gunman opened fire on the museum.

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    London, england -- actor (enchantedapril, prick up your ears).

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

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


You are 9 years 10 months old,

or 118 months and 4 days old,

or 513 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3596 days old,

if you were born on May 24, 2014.

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

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 24, 2014:

  • John Vasconcellos

    American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician (b. 1932).

  • David Allen

    English cricketer (b. 1935).

  • Knowlton Nash

    Canadian journalist and author (d. 2014.

  • Stormé DeLarverie

    Known as the "rosa parks of the lesbian community" (b. 1920).

  • Mahafarid Amir Khosravi

    Iranian businessman (b. 1969).

  • Klaus Herm
  • Andrej Nikolaevič Mironov
  • Maurizio Mannelli
  • Andrea Rocchelli

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

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


Holidays on May 24, 2014:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 2014:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Of Me
  2. - Happy
  3. - Fancy
  4. - Problem
  5. - Dark Horse

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 24, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The Latin music chart on May 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Odio
  3. - 6 AM
  4. - Propuesta Indecente
  5. - El Perdedor

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

The most popular movies on May 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

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

Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda, Vincent Piazza

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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

Ek Hasina Thi

Ek Hasina Thi

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sriram Raghavan

Killing Spree

Killing Spree

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Tim Ritter

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

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

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Insurgent

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One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second New York Times #1 Bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride that started in Divergent. Insurgent is the action-packed emotional adventure that inspired the major motion movie starring Shailene, Theo James and Ansel …

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.

Delicious! by Ruth Reichl

Delicious!

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Features an exclusive conversation between Ruth Reichl & Emily GiffinRuth Reichl has a natural gift for storytelling. Through her restaurant reviews, she enjoyed the joys of eating out.

Robert B. Parker'S Cheap Shot by Ace Atkins

Robert B. Parker'S Cheap Shot

By:

Robert B. Parker's series is one of the best, and Atkins follows his tradition of surpassing his own standards with every new novel.

The Invention Of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention Of Wings

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

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

Driveclub

Driveclub

Platform: PlayStation 4

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Child of Light

Child of Light

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Wii U Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Platformer, role-playing

Publisher: Ubisoft

Final Fantasy Explorers

Final Fantasy Explorers

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix

Disco Zoo

Disco Zoo

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Zoo simulation video game

Publisher: NimbleBit

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: JP Spike Chunsoft; EU / NA NIS America

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Who was the US President on May 24, 2014?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 24, 2014?

On May 24, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about May 24th?

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

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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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 May 2014?

May 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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