Friday October 24, 2014: on this day

About October 24th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: Sinai insurgency: At least 33 security personnel have been killed in two attacks on Egyptian military positions on the Sinai Peninsula by militants.
  • Day of the week: October 24th, 2014 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Kevin Kline, Gilbert Bécaud
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor
  • Popular movie: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels directed by Guy Ritchie

More about October 24th, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on October 24th, 2014.

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What day of the week was October 24, 2014?


October 24, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 297th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 2014 can also be written as 10/24/2014 in the US and as 24/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 2014 in October 2014 calendar

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October 24, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 24, 2014:

  • Sinai insurgency: at least 33 security personnel have been killed in two attacks on egyptian military positions on the sinai peninsula by militants.
  • Marysville pilchuck high school shooting: a student, and a student gunman at marysville pilchuck high school in marysville, washington were shot to death along with six other injured.
  • Along with six other injured, a student and a student gunman from marysville pilchuck high school in marysville, washington were both shot to death.
  • 2014 shooting of sacramento police officers. a gunman shoots down two sheriff's deputys and injures an officer and a passerby in sacramento county, california. then, he is arrested.
  • Two sheriff's deputy officers are killed and an officer and another bystander are wounded in sacramento county, california. the gunman is then arrested.
  • The european union has reached a historic climate agreement to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030.
  • Botswana election: botswana voters vote in a general election. the ruling botswana democratic party (president ian khama) won 33 of the 57 seats.
  • Botswana's voters go to the polls in general elections. the ruling botswana democratic party won 33 of the 57 seats.
  • China launches unmanned chang'e 5-t1 spacecraft by the china national space administration to orbit the moon and return to earth.
  • China national space administration launches unmanned chang'e 5t1 spacecraft for orbit around the moon and back to earth.
  • Alan eustace parachutes at 135,000 feet.
  • Lockheed martin announced that it will have a working prototype fusion reactor in operation within three years.
  • After beating the san francisco giants 3-1 at at&t park, kansas city royals have a 2-1 lead in major league baseball's 2014 world series.
  • Sanzar has announced that japan has defeated singapore to become an asian super rugby franchise. when super rugby grows from 15 to 18 sides in 2016, the japan franchise will join the south african southern kings and an argentina team.
  • The china national space administration launches an experimental lunar mission, chang'e 5-t1, which will loop behind the moon and return to earth.

October 24, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on October 24, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.19
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $105.18
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.83
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.44
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.08

Exchange Rates on October 24, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 108.1 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.123 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9518 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.117 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.04 JPY

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lierse - Mechelen : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Werder Bremen - FC Koln : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aalen - Union Berlin : 1 - 2
  • Greuther Furth - Frankfurt FSV : 2 - 5
  • RB Leipzig - Bochum : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Levante : 3 - 0

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October 24, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:53 am and setting at 07:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 2014.

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Who was born on October 24, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:

  • Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline

    American actor and director.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Martin Campbell
    Martin Campbell

    New zealand producer and director.

  • Mallika Sherawat
    Mallika Sherawat

    Mallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.

  • Tim Pocock
    Tim Pocock

    Tim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Tom Fletcher
    Tom Fletcher

    Nfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).

  • Natalie Anderson
    Natalie Anderson

    Tv actress.

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


You are 9 years 6 months old,

or 114 months and 23 days old,

or 499 weeks

or 3493 days old,

if you were born on October 24, 2014.

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

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 24, 2014:

  • Marcia Strassman
    Marcia Strassman

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Duchess of Devonshire

    The Duchess of Devonshire was a British aristocrat and the wife of the 11th Duke of Devonshire.

  • Jayln Fryberg

    Jayln Fryberg was a student who was involved in a school shooting incident in 2014.

  • S. S. Rajendran

    Indian actor, director, and producer (b. 1928).

  • Mbulaeni Mulaudzi

    South african runner (d. 2014).

  • Lorenzo Albacete
  • Augusto Bianchi Rizzi
  • Graziella Lupo
  • Zilda Ulbrich Schützer

What famous deaths happened on October 24th?

Famous deaths on October 24th:

  • Raul Julia
    Raul Julia

    Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Anita Björk
    Anita Björk

    Swedish actress (b. 1923).

  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume

    American television and musical stage actor.

  • Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan

    American actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).

  • Ana Bertha Lepe
    Ana Bertha Lepe

    Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).

  • Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran

    American singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Claire Windsor
    Claire Windsor

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Mccauley

    Known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

  • John McCarthy

    Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.

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


Holidays on October 24, 2014:

  • Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
  • Discordianism - Maladay
  • Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
  • United Nations Day (charter 1945)

Observances on October 24, 2014:

  • Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
  • United Nations Day
  • World Development Information Day
  • Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
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October 24, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 24, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All About That Bass
  2. - Shake It Off
  3. - Black Widow
  4. - Habits (Stay High)
  5. - Bang Bang

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 2014 was Black Widow by Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Black Widow
  2. - Don't Tell 'Em
  3. - Anaconda
  4. - Hot Boy
  5. - Lifestyle

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 24, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Eres Mia
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - No Me Pidas Perdon
  5. - Travesuras

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

The most popular movies on October 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

A Most Violent Year

A Most Violent Year

Release year: 2014

Directed by: J.C. Chandor

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Affair

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

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

On the Spot

On the Spot

Release year: 2014

Written by:

Starring: Jon Risinger, Aaron Marquis

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Blood of Olympus: The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan

The Blood of Olympus: The Heroes of Olympus

By:

Despite making progress on their numerous quests, the Greek and Roman crewmembers aboard the Argo II are still far from defeating Gaea, the earth mother.

The Innovators by Walter Isaacson

The Innovators

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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).

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner

By:

The Maze Runner blockbuster series is now available as book one! It has become a global phenomenon and spawned a movie franchise. The Fever Code is the series' highly anticipated conclusion. It tells the story of how the maze was …

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies

By:

Entertainment Weekly called the #1 New York Times Bestseller "a surefire hit." NOW AN EMMY-NOMINATED HOBO(r) LIMITED SERIES STARRING REESE Witherspon, NICOLE KIDMAN and SHAILENE WOODLEY. DIRECTOR OF WILD & DALLAS BUYERS CLUB: JEAN-MARC VALLEE AND WRITER DAVIDE.

Personal by Lee Child

Personal

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * Jack Reacher is back in a fast-moving, action-packed and suspenseful new book by Lee Child. The army can be reorganized, but you cannot leave it.

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

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

Chaos Rings III

Chaos Rings III

Platform: PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix

Warhammer 40,000: Carnage

Warhammer 40,000: Carnage

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: 3D, side-scrolling, Action-Shooter, RPG

Publisher: Roadhouse Games, Ltd.

Banished

Banished

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: City building, strategy

Publisher: Shining Rock Software

Disney Infinity 2.0

Disney Infinity 2.0

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

Genre: Action-adventure, sandbox, toys-to-life

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on October 24, 2014?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 24, 2014?

On October 24, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 24th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
  • 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.

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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 October 2014?

October 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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