Monday August 25, 2014: on this day

About August 25th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: War in Donbass - Ukrainian forces claim they stopped a larger portion of a convoy consisting of approximately 50 armoured vehicles that entered Ukraine via the border with Russia, near Novoazovsk.
  • Day of the week: August 25th, 2014 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Sean Connery, Yifei Liu
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Rude by MAGIC!
  • Popular movie: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels directed by Guy Ritchie

More about August 25th, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on August 25th, 2014.

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What day of the week was August 25, 2014?


August 25, 2014 was a Monday and it was the 237th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 2014 can also be written as 8/25/2014 in the US and as 25/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

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August 25, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 25, 2014:

  • War in donbass - ukrainian forces claim they stopped a larger portion of a convoy consisting of approximately 50 armoured vehicles that entered ukraine via the border with russia, near novoazovsk.
  • Ukrainian forces claim they stopped a larger portion of the convoy of 50 armoured vehicles that entered ukraine via russia's border near novoazovsk.
  • Islamist insurgency: boko haram declares a islamic state in nigerian areas it controls
  • Boko haram declares islamic state in nigerian areas under its control.
  • Iraqi insurgency (2011)-present: a suicide bomber explodes his vest in a shiite mosque, baghdad, iraq, killing thirteen people.
  • 13 people were killed when a suicide bomber explodes his vest in a shiite mosque, baghdad, iraq.
  • 2014 libyan conflict: according to senior american officials, egypt and united arab emirates secretly joined forces to launch airstrikes against islamist allied militants fighting for tripoli control.
  • 66th primetime emmy awards :: the 66th primetime emmy awards are presented at the nokia theatre, los angeles, california. (news limited.) modern family takes home the primetime emmy award for outstanding comedy series, tying frasier for fifth place in this category with five wins. (washington post. breaking bad wins the primetime emmy award in outstanding drama series.
  • The nokia theatre in los angeles, california hosts the 66th primetime emmy awards honoring american television shows.
  • Modern family wins the primetime emmy award for outstanding comedy series, tied with frasier with five wins each.
  • Breaking bad wins the primetime emmy award in outstanding drama series.
  • Russian foreign minister sergey lavrov stated that russia has officially recognized petro poroshenko, ukraine's legitimate president, in the hope that poroshenko would "live up" to russia's trust.
  • Francois hollande is presented by manuel valls, prime minister of france, with the resignation of his cabinet. a new cabinet will be appointed tomorrow.
  • Petro poroshenko, president of ukraine, disbands the parliament and holds new elections for october 26.
  • The slovenian national assembly has appointed miro cerar as prime minister-designate.

August 25, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 25, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 25, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $98.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $101.79
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.40
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $191.39

Exchange Rates on August 25, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 104.04 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0984 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9155 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.154 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.23 JPY

August 25, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Union Berlin : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Real Madrid - Cordoba : 2 - 0
  • Vallecano - Ath Madrid : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Altrincham - Gateshead : 0 - 1
  • Barnet - Dartford : 4 - 0
  • Braintree Town - Nuneaton Town : 2 - 0
  • Eastleigh - Welling United : 3 - 1
  • Forest Green - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Man City - Liverpool : 3 - 1

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August 25, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th 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 25, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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August 25, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 25, 2014 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:19 am and setting at 07:57 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 25, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:

  • Sean Connery
    Sean Connery

    Scottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".

  • Yifei Liu
    Yifei Liu

    Yifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.

  • Blake Lively
    Blake Lively

    Blake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.

  • Billy Ray Cyrus
    Billy Ray Cyrus

    Billy ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...

  • Claudia Schiffer
    Claudia Schiffer

    German model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.

  • Tim Burton
    Tim Burton

    American filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.

  • Rachel Bilson
    Rachel Bilson

    American actress.

  • Elvis Costello
    Elvis Costello

    Elvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...

  • Jonathan Togo
    Jonathan Togo

    Togo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

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How old is someone born on August 25, 2014?


Someone born on August 25, 2014 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 24 days old,

or 507 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3555 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 August 25, 2014?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 25, 2014.

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August 25, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 25, 2014:

  • Uziah Thompson

    Jamaican sprinter who won gold medals in the 4x100m relay at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.

  • Osmar Santos

    Renowned Brazilian sportscaster known for his work in football broadcasting.

  • William Greaves

    American director and producer (b. 1926).

  • Nico M. M. Nibbering

    Dutch chemist and academic (b. 1938).

  • Enrique Zileri

    Peruvian journalist and publisher (b. 1931).

  • Marcel Masse

    Canadian educator and politician, 29th canadian minister of national defence (d. 2014).

  • Bob Warren
  • Ramón Echarren Istúriz
  • Karl Molitor
  • Alfredo Martini
  • Erwan Chuberre
  • Jean Berger
  • Hija de Perra (Wally Pérez Peñaloza

What famous deaths happened on August 25th?

Famous deaths on August 25th:

  • Paul Muni
    Paul Muni

    Paul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.

  • Samantha Smith
    Samantha Smith

    American actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).

  • Marvin Kaplan
    Marvin Kaplan

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • William Hall
    William Hall

    Canadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).

  • Michaeal Faraday

    Contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

  • Aalliyah Haughton

    Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.

  • Petr Neruda

    Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.

  • Kenetra Aaliyah

    Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.

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August 25, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 25, 2014:

  • Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
  • RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
  • Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
  • Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
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August 25, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 25, 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 25, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 25, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 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 25, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 25, 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 25, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 25, 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 25, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 25, 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 25, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 25, 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

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 25, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

Girl Meets World

Release year: 2014

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

August 25, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 25, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The 6Th Extinction by James Rollins

The 6Th Extinction

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A remote military research station issues a panicked distress call that ends with the chilling command, "Kill us all!" The nearby base sends personnel to the scene to find everyone.

America by Dinesh D'Souza

America

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller These questions, which Dinesh D'Souza believes are more than academic, lie beneath an innocent exterior.

The Heist by Daniel Silva

The Heist

By:

Sometimes, Gabriel Allon is an art restorer and spy. Daniel Silva, #1 New York Times bestseller, tells the story of a high-stakes tale of international intrigue.

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

The Silkworm

By:

Cormoran Strike, private investigator, returns to solve a mystery by Robert Galbraith. Owen Quine, a novelist, goes missing and his wife calls Cormoran Straike, private detective.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book. National Book Award finalist. More than two years on the New York Times Bestseller List. The stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller by Anthony Doerr about …

August 25, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 25, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Angry Birds Transformers

Angry Birds Transformers

Platform: iOS, Android, Windows Phone

Genre: Shoot 'em up, side-scrolling

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

Divinity: Original Sin

Divinity: Original Sin

Platform: Windows, OS X, Linux, SteamOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One,

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Larian Studios (PC) Focus Home Interactive (PS4, XONE)

Dragon Ball Battle of Z

Dragon Ball Battle of Z

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Bakumatsu Rock

Bakumatsu Rock

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Adventure, Rhythm game

Publisher: Marvelous AQL

Fossil Fighters: Frontier

Fossil Fighters: Frontier

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on August 25, 2014?

On August 25, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 2014?

On August 25, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 25, 2014?

On August 25, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 25th?

August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
  • 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.

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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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