Wednesday January 01, 2014: on this day
About January 1st, 2014, in brief:
- Historical events: Six people were killed when six Indonesian police officers opened fire on suspected militants in Jakarta.
- Day of the week: January 1st, 2014 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Vidya Balan, Nana Patekar
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: The Monster by Eminem
- Popular movie: Whiplash directed by Damien Chazelle
More about January 1st, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on January 1st, 2014.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 01, 2014?
- January 01, 2014: What happened on that day?
- January 01, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- January 01, 2014: What were the main match results that day?
- January 01, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 01, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 01, 2014?
- How old is someone born on January 01, 2014?
- January 01, 2014: What famous people died on that day?
- January 01, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 01, 2014: Number 1 song on that day
- January 01, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 01, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 01, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 01, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 01, 2014?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2014?
- Who was the Pope on January 01, 2014?
What day of the week was January 01, 2014?
January 01, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 01, 2014 can also be written as 1/1/2014 in the US and as 1/1/2014 in UK and Europe.
January 01, 2014: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 01, 2014:
- 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),
- 11 people were killed in an attack on a hotel in mogadishu, somalia. (standard media),
- Latvia adopts the euro as its official currency, and is now the 18th member in the eurozone.
- Three-story apartment building with a grocery store and apartments explodes and burns in minneapolis, minnesota. 13 people were injured, some critically.
- More than 19,000 people are displaced by the eruption of indonesia's sinabung volcano.
- An explosion close to his prague home kills jamal al-jamal (a palestinian ambassador in the czech republic). (reuters),
- Rev. eric freed, a catholic priest, was found dead in his eureka church rectory. gary lee bullock, the suspect, was arrested and taken to hospital. he was released from jail after erratic behavior. freed was identified by the vatican as one 22 catholic priests or religious who were murdered during 2013 spero news seattle pi
- Recreational marijuana stores open in colorado.
- Bill de blasio is elected as the 109th mayor for new york city.
- The toronto maple leafs defeated the detroit red wings in a shootout at the 2014 nhl winter classic in ann arbor in front of a crowd estimated to be 105,491 people.
- Peter wright defeats michael van gerwen to win the 2014 pdc world darts championship.
January 01, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 01, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Exchange Rates on January 01, 2014:
- 1 USD = 105.19 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.064 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.8917 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.054 CNY
- 1 EUR = 144.77 JPY
January 01, 2014: What were the main match results that day?
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Birmingham - Barnsley : 1 - 1
- Bolton - Middlesbrough : 2 - 2
- Brighton - Bournemouth : 1 - 1
- Burnley - Huddersfield : 3 - 2
- Derby - Wigan : 0 - 1
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Alfreton Town - Wrexham : 1 - 0
- Grimsby - Lincoln : 1 - 1
- Halifax - Gateshead : 3 - 3
- Hyde United - Macclesfield : 0 - 3
- Luton - Barnet : 2 - 1
League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Crewe - Carlisle : 2 - 1
- Milton Keynes Dons - Colchester : 0 - 0
- Notts County - Bradford : 3 - 0
- Oldham - Shrewsbury : 1 - 2
- Peterboro - Brentford : 1 - 3
League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Dag and Red - AFC Wimbledon : 1 - 0
- Fleetwood Town - Accrington : 3 - 1
- Hartlepool - Bury : 0 - 3
- Mansfield - Burton : 0 - 0
- Plymouth - Torquay : 2 - 0
January 01, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 01, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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January 01, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 01, 2014 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 06:35 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 2014.
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Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:
- Vidya Balan
Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...
- Nana Patekar
Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.
- Hiep Thi Le
Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.
- Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...
- Anju Mahendru
Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
- Maurice Béjart
French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.
- Fatima Sana Shaikh
Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.
- Morris Chestnut
American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.
- Frank Langella
American actor and legitimate theater producer.
- Sonali Bendre
Indian actress and model.
How old is someone born on January 01, 2014?
Someone born on January 01, 2014 is:
10 years 4 months old,
or 124 months and 20 days old,
or 541 weeks and 6 days old,
or 3793 days old,
Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2014?
There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2014?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 01, 2014.
January 01, 2014: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 01, 2014:
- Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.
- Maximilian Schell
Austrian-Swiss actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film 'Judgment at Nuremberg'.
- Felicidad Blanco
Renowned Spanish poet known for her lyrical works.
- Frank McCabe
Known for his work in software engineering and programming languages.
- Livio Toschi
Italian cyclist who won the Giro d'Italia in 1954 and 1957.
- Marilene Phipps-Kettlewell
Jamaican poet recognized for her contributions to Caribbean literature.
- Brayn Hyland
American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
- Nyan Shah
Nyan Shah was a renowned Sindhi poet and writer from Pakistan.
- Obi Egbuna
A Nigerian playwright and activist known for his plays that addressed social and political issues in Nigeria.
- Eliyahu Ben-Shaul Cohen
Israeli politician known for his contributions to the country's defense and security.
- Graziella Magherini
Italian art historian known for her work on the relationship between art and madness.
- Victory Bunke
Victory Bunke was a renowned chemist known for their contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
- Davis Ritchie
Biologist known for his research on marine ecosystems.
- Mayo A. Shattuck Jr.
Former CEO of Alex.
- Tennessee Coombs
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Higashifushimi Kunihide
Japanese monk and educator (d. 2014.
- William Mgimwa
Tanzanian banker and politician, 13th tanzanian minister of finance (b. 1950).
- Milan Horvat
- José Seguer
What famous deaths happened on January 1st?
Famous deaths on January 1st:
- Cesar Romero
Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).
- Margaret Sullavan
American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.
- Donna Douglas
American actress (b. 1932).
- Ray Walston
American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".
- Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
- Victor Buono
Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.
- June Clayworth
Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.
- Gertrude Michael
Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.
- Bruce Norris
American hockey executive (detroit red wings).
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January 01, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
January 01, 2014: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 01, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 01, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2014 was The Monster by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
January 01, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 01, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Eminem - The Monster
- Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
- Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha - Timber
- Pitbull - Timber
- OneRepublic - Counting Stars
January 01, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2014 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
January 01, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 01, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
- Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love
- Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring ScHoolboy Q & Hollis - White Walls
- Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23
January 01, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 2014 was Darte Un Beso by Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
January 01, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 01, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Prince Royce - Darte Un Beso
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Romeo Santos - Loco
- Marc Anthony - Vivir Mi Vida
- Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Vas A Llorar Por Mi
January 01, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 01, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 01, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:
January 01, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 01, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 01, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 01, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 01, 2014?
On January 01, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2014?
On January 01, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 01, 2014?
On January 01, 2014 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about January 1st?
January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
- 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),
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 January 2014?
January 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.