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About December 20th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: War in North-West Pakistan: Five militants are killed when the Pakistan Armed Forces attack two Taliban positions near Peshawar.
  • Day of the week: December 20th, 2014 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Jaydy Michel, Jonah Hill
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Blank Space by Taylor Swift
  • Popular movie: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels directed by Guy Ritchie

More about December 20th, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on December 20th, 2014.

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What day of the week was December 20, 2014?


December 20, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 354th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2014 can also be written as 12/20/2014 in the US and as 20/12/2014 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2014 in December 2014 calendar

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December 20, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 2014:

  • War in north-west pakistan: five militants are killed when the pakistan armed forces attack two taliban positions near peshawar.
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict: israel launches an attack on an alleged hamas military base near khan yunis as a retaliation to a rocket strike.
  • In retaliation to a rocket attack, israel launched an airstrike on an alleged hamas military base near khan yunis.
  • Three police officers were injured when a bomb explodes in bani jamra in bahrain.
  • The north korean government has asked the united states for a joint investigation, and threatened "serious consequences" in the event that the united states declines to cooperate.
  • The united states declines north korea's offer and seeks assistance from china.
  • Hackers send an email to the fbi containing a link to a youtube video titled "you are an idiot!"
  • Turkey issues fethullah-gulen an arrest warrant. she is currently living in self-imposed exile in america.
  • Cairns child murders: queensland police arrest a mother in australia for murdering eight children.
  • Queensland police have arrested an australian mother accused of murder in eight stabbing deaths.
  • 2014 nypd officer murders: ismaaiyl britsley kills two nypd officers in brooklyn, new york. he did this in revenge for the deaths in america of eric garner (and michael brown) in july 2014. later, the gunman is found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot injury in the subway.
  • After shooting and injuring his ex-girlfriend, ismaaiylbrinsley kills two new york police officers execution style in brooklyn. this is allegedly in revenge for two deaths in the u.s. that were allegedly caused by eric garner (and michael brown) police officers in 2014. later, the gunman is found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot injury in the subway.
  • Black lives matter minneapolis organized a protest at the mall of america that saw hundreds of people demonstrate, resulting in its partial shut down and 25 arrests.
  • Anthrologists find 6,000-year-old charcoal near stonehenge as part of preparations for a proposed transportation tunnel. this suggests that an encampment may have existed long before the theories.

December 20, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 20, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 20, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 0.8175 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.49 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6396 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2273 AUD
  • 1 USD = 0.984 CHF

December 20, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Roma - Milan : 0 - 0
  • Sassuolo - Cesena : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Lierse : 6 - 0
  • Mouscron-Peruwelz - Waregem : 0 - 1
  • Oostende - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 0
  • Waasland-Beveren - Anderlecht : 0 - 2
  • Westerlo - Mechelen : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - M'gladbach : 2 - 1
  • Leverkusen - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - Hamburg : 0 - 0
  • Stuttgart - Paderborn : 0 - 0
  • Werder Bremen - Dortmund : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Nurnberg - Greuther Furth : 0 - 0
  • St Pauli - Aalen : 3 - 1

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December 20, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 20, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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December 20, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 2014 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:28 am and setting at 04:36 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 20, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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How old is someone born on December 20, 2014?


Someone born on December 20, 2014 is:

9 years 4 months old,

or 112 months and 29 days old,

or 491 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3438 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 December 20, 2014?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 20, 2014.

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December 20, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 2014:

  • John Freeman

    English lawyer, politician, and diplomat, british ambassador to the united states (d. 2014).

  • Per-Ingvar Brånemark

    Swedish surgeon and academic (b. 1929).

  • Derek Rencher
  • Lucio Abis
  • Alberto Fumagalli
  • Gino Pellegrini
  • Alberto Valdiri

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

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December 20, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 2014:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 2014:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 20, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2014 was Blank Space by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 20, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blank Space
  2. - Take Me To Church
  3. - All About That Bass
  4. - Animals
  5. - Uptown Funk!

December 20, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 2014 was 7/11 by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 20, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 20, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 20, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 20, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 20, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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December 20, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 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

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

Reservation Road

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Terry George

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly, Elle Fanning

Country: United States of America

December 20, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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:

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

Halo: Nightfall

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

December 20, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Edge Of Eternity by Ken Follett

Edge Of Eternity

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The extraordinary historical epic of Ken Follett, the Century Trilogy, comes to a passionate, dramatic conclusion. In Fall of Giants, and Winter of the World Ken Follett follows the fortunes of five international families (American, German Russian, English, and Welsh) …

The Andy Cohen Diaries by Andy Cohen

The Andy Cohen Diaries

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Andy Cohen's year-long journey through the life of a pop icon, as he describes it in his own funny, candid and irreverent words. He is also a TV producer and host of the hit late night show.

Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

Being Mortal

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The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review and Chicago Tribune named it a Best Book for the Year. Now in paperback, with a new reading guide,Medicine has won the battle against all odds, making the risks of injury …

Blue Labyrinth by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Blue Labyrinth

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Preston and Child's new novel BLUE LABYRINTHA, which is a long-buried family secret, features Special Agent Pendergast, one of the most compelling characters in contemporary fiction.

What If? by Randall Munroe

What If?

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

December 20, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 20, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Feeding Time

Feeding Time

Platform: iOS

Publisher: Incubator Games

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Fates Forever

Fates Forever

Platform: iOS

Genre: Multiplayer online battle arena

Publisher: Hammer & Chisel

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones

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

Genre: Graphic adventure, interactive drama

Publisher: Telltale Games

Desert Fox: The Battle of El Alamein

Desert Fox: The Battle of El Alamein

Platform: iOS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

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Who was the US President on December 20, 2014?

On December 20, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2014?

On December 20, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 2014?

On December 20, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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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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