Wednesday October 01, 2014: on this day

About October 1st, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: War in Donbass:: At least 12 people are killed when shells hit a school and, in a separate shelling, a bus station in the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk.
  • Day of the week: October 1st, 2014 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Jimmy Carter, Brie Larson
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #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 1st, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on October 1st, 2014.

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What day of the week was October 01, 2014?


October 01, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 274th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 2014 can also be written as 10/1/2014 in the US and as 1/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 2014 in October 2014 calendar

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October 01, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 2014:

  • War in donbass:: at least 12 people are killed when shells hit a school and, in a separate shelling, a bus station in the separatist-controlled city of donetsk.
  • Taliban insurgency. taliban suicide bombers attack a convoy of afghan national army soldiers in kabul. at least 7 people are killed and 19 are injured.
  • Syrian civil war: at least 45 people, including 41 children, were killed in a suicide bomber attack at the akrameh al-makhzumi school near homs. 56 others were also injured.
  • A suicide bomber attack at the akrameh al-makhzumi school in homs has left at least 45 people, including 41 children, dead and 56 others injured.
  • Imelda marcos' art collection was confiscated by the philippines government. it includes a gauguin, a michaelangelo and a picasso.
  • U.s. u.s. senator patrick leahy wrote to internet service providers to ask them to pledge to net neutrality, which is to abstain from "paid prioritization."
  • Unable to find sea ice in arctic waters, pacific walruses are landing in record numbers at a beach in north west alaska.
  • Greenland's government is calling for early elections on november 28th after an expenses scandal forces prime minister aleqa hammond, leader of siumut, to resign.
  • Julia pierson, director of the united states secret service, resigns following security breaches at white house.
  • After president abdel fattah el-sisi declared in a u.s. television interview, that egypt had "no restriction on freedom of expression", the egyptian government took all copies of al-masry al-youm's daily print.
  • A series of explosions at a gunpowder plant in bulgaria completely destroys the factory, killing 15 people.
  • A double bombing of an elementary school in homs, syria kills over 50 people.

October 01, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 01, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 01, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.11
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $100.59
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.27
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.43
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.91

Exchange Rates on October 01, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 108.97 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1162 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9564 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.138 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.51 JPY

October 01, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Fulham - Bolton : 4 - 0
  • Leeds - Reading : 0 - 0
  • Wolves - Huddersfield : 1 - 3

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October 01, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 01, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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October 01, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 01, 2014 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 12:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 2014.

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Who was born on October 01, 2014?


Famous people born on October 01, 2014:

  • Wyatt Kutcher

    American family of note, the first child and second daughter of ashton kutcher & mila kunis.

Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

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How old is someone born on October 01, 2014?


Someone born on October 01, 2014 is:

9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 2 days old,

or 504 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3533 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 01, 2014?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 01, 2014.

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October 01, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 01, 2014:

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Erma Schneider

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in programming languages and software engineering.

  • Lynsey de Paul

    English singer-songwriter, pianist, producer, cartoonist and actress (d. 2014).

  • Shlomo Lahat

    Israeli general and politician (b. 1927).

  • Robert Serra

    Venezuelan criminologist and politician (b. 1987).

  • José Martínez

    Cuban-american baseball player and coach (b. 1942).

  • Charlie Paulk
  • Silvano Magheri
  • Xu Lizhi
  • Greg Hyder

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Giuliano Gemma
    Giuliano Gemma

    Giuliano gemma was an italian actor known for his roles in spaghetti western films such as a pistol for ringo and day of anger.

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Dierre Corneille

    French playwright who is considered one of the founders of French tragedy and a pioneer of the Neoclassical movement in theater.

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Macdonald Critchley

    Renowned neurologist known for his work on brain disorders.

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October 01, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 01, 2014:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 2014:

  • International Day of Older Persons
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October 01, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 01, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 01, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 01, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All About That Bass
  2. - Shake It Off
  3. - Bang Bang
  4. - Anaconda
  5. - Black Widow

October 01, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 2014 was Anaconda by Nicki Minaj, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 01, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 01, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 01, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 01, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 01, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 01, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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October 01, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 01, 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

Frozen

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee

Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad

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

October 01, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

The Equalizer

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

Jane the Virgin

Jane the Virgin

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

October 01, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 01, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Organized Mind by Daniel J. Levitin

The Organized Mind

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"Smart, important and as always, exquisitely composed." --Daniel Gilbert. Author of Stumbling on Happiness. Readers of Daniel J. Levitin's previous bestsellers in the New York Times have grown to trust Gilbert.

The Children Act by Ian McEwan

The Children Act

By:

One of the Top Books of the Year: The Washington Post. NPR, Vogue. BookRiotFiona Maie is a prominent High Court judge, who preside over family division cases.

Festive in Death by J.D. Robb

Festive in Death

By:

Trey Ziegler, a personal trainer, was in top physical condition.

The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters

The Paying Guests

By:

Bestseller "Volcanically Sexy" (USA Today), about a widow who takes a young couple into her home in London, 1920s.

Personal by Lee Child

Personal

By:

#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 01, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 01, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Dragon Age: Inquisition

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

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Crossy Road

Crossy Road

Platform: iOS, tvOS, Android, Windows Phone

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: iOS, tvOS; Hipster Whale; Android, Windows Phone; Yodo1

Depth

Depth

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter, Action

Blackguards

Blackguards

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

Genre: Turn-based tactics, tactical role-playing

Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment Kalypso Media (PS4, X1)

Mario Golf: World Tour

Mario Golf: World Tour

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on October 01, 2014?

On October 01, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 2014?

On October 01, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 01, 2014?

On October 01, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 1st?

October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

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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.

Discover how October 2014 calendar looked like.

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