Saturday August 30, 2014: on this day

August 30, 2014 was the 242nd day of the year 2014, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 30, 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 August 30, 2014, who was born and died on August 30, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rude by MAGIC!), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. The Equalizer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 2014?


August 30, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2014 can also be written as 8/30/2014 in the US and as 30/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

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August 30, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 2014:

  • As the army stage a coup, prime minister tom thabane flees lesotho to south africa.
  • Taliban insurgency: taliban attackers attacked the national directorate of security building in jalalabad, resulting in at most six deaths.
  • Clashes between nawaz sharif, the prime minister of pakistan, and islamabad police officers have left at least 230 people injured.
  • Somali civil war: the somali government and african union troops expel al-shabab islamic militants out of a southern town called bulo marer.
  • Al-shabab islamic militants are expelled from bulo marer, a southern somali town.
  • Five gold miners remain missing after being rescued from a nicaraguan mine that had collapsed. twenty-five of them were rescued.
  • An antonov an-12 ukrainian aircraft carrying seven passengers crashes in the sahara desert of algeria.
  • Six people were killed in an accidental fire at a mobile home in clinton, north carolina.
  • Nine tourists were killed in a bus crash on the way back from bolivia's salar de uyuni saltflats to la paz.
  • Donald tusk is the prime minister of poland and federica mogherini has been elected as the high representative for the union for foreign affairs and security policy. (france 24),
  • Judith collins resigns as new zealand cabinet member following allegations she undermined the serious fraud office's head in 2011, when she was ministerial responsible.
  • United states senate election, kentucky 2014: jesse benton, united states senate minority leader mitch mcconnell's campaign manager, resigns following an alleged corruption scandal in which kent sorenson (iowa state senator) switched his support to ron paul during the 2012 united states presidential election.
  • Jesse benton, united states senate minority leader mitch mcconnell's campaign manger, resigns following an alleged corruption scandal in which kent sorenson, iowa state senator from iowa switched his support to ron paul in 2012 united states presidential election.
  • Brazil's general election 2014: marina silva, an environmentalist, extends her lead of 10 percentage points in opinion polls to dilma russoff, the current president.
  • Marina silva, environmentalist, extends her lead over dilma rafaff in opinion polls to 10 percentage points.
  • In motorsport, will power of australia wins the drivers' championship and team penske wins team championship in the 2014 indycar series.
  • Prime minister of lesotho tom thabane flees to south africa as the army allegedly stages a coup.

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August 30, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Chievo - Juventus : 0 - 1
  • Roma - Fiorentina : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Mouscron-Peruwelz - Cercle Brugge : 4 - 0
  • Oostende - Genk : 1 - 1
  • Waasland-Beveren - Lierse : 2 - 0
  • Westerlo - Waregem : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Paderborn : 0 - 3
  • Leverkusen - Hertha : 4 - 2
  • Schalke 04 - Bayern Munich : 1 - 1
  • Stuttgart - FC Koln : 0 - 2
  • Werder Bremen - Hoffenheim : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 0 - 3
  • Karlsruhe - Heidenheim : 1 - 1
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August 30, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 30, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 30, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 2014 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 11:07 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 2014.

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Who was born on August 30, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 6 months old,

or 114 months and 28 days old,

or 499 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3498 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2014?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 30, 2014.

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August 30, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 2014:

  • Andrew V. McLaglen

    English-american director and producer (d. 2014).

  • Charles Bowden

    American non-fiction author, journalist and essayist (d. 2014).

  • Bipan Chandra

    Indian historian and academic (b. 1928).

  • Igor Decraene

    Belgian cyclist (d. 2014.

  • Felipe Osterling

    Peruvian lawyer and politician (b. 1932).

  • Ferruccio Brandi
  • Victoria Mallory
  • Manuel Pertegaz
  • Victoria Santa Cruz

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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August 30, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 2014:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 2014:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rude
  2. - All About That Bass
  3. - Stay With Me
  4. - Break Free
  5. - Fancy

August 30, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fancy
  2. - Black Widow
  3. - All Of Me
  4. - Don't Tell 'Em
  5. - Happy

August 30, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 30, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Eres Mia
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Odio
  5. - 6 AM

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August 30, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 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

The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Wes Ball

Starring: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Country: United States of America

August 30, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 Equalizer

The Equalizer

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Blockbustaz

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

Intruders

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

Girl Meets World

Girl Meets World

Release year: 2014

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

August 30, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fool'S Assassin by Robin Hobb

Fool'S Assassin

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNRearly twenty years ago Robin Hobb burst onto the fantasy scene with Assassin's Apprentice. This novel introduced the characters FitzChivalry Farseer.

A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre

A Spy Among Friends

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Ben Macintyre, master storyteller, brings to life the most ambitious work of his career. It tells the story of the 20th century's greatest spy story. Kim Philby was a charming and brilliant man who rose to great heights.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

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WINNER OF THE PULIZER PRIZE "The Goldfinch" is a rare species that only comes along maybe half a dozen times a decade. A smartly written literary novel that connects to the heart and the mind Donna

The Lost Island by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

The Lost Island

By:

Gideon Crew, a brilliant scientist and master thief, is living on borrowed time. He refuses Eli Glinn's mysterious mission to raise eyebrows, but he doesn't have any other choice.

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

If I Stay

By:

Gayle Forman's bestselling novel, "Where She Went", is critically acclaimed and a bestseller. She also wrote Just One Day and Just One Year. The movie will soon be a major motion-picture, featuring Chloe Moretz. Everything changes in a flash of …

August 30, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Guns and Robots

Guns and Robots

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Online shooter

Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey

Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Red Thread Games

Ar Nosurge

Ar Nosurge

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

Castle Doombad

Castle Doombad

Platform: Android, iOS

Publisher: Adult Swim

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: JP Square Enix

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Who was the US President on August 30, 2014?

On August 30, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 2014?

On August 30, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 2014?

On August 30, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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 August 2014?

August 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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