What happened on Thursday, May 1, 2014?

Here's what happened on May 01, 2014:

• Nigerian protest for abducted schoolgirls On May 1, 2014, Nigerians held nationwide protests demanding the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted by the militant group Boko Haram in April. The abductions sparked international outrage and calls for action to address the group's insurgency. source: bbc.com
• Pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine Pro-Russian unrest continued in eastern Ukraine, with militants occupying government buildings and declaring independence in several regions. The Ukrainian government responded with military operations, leading to an escalation of the conflict in the Donbas region. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Russia-China joint naval exercises Russia and China conducted joint naval exercises in the East China Sea, demonstrating their growing military cooperation. The drills were seen as a response to increasing U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. source: reuters.com
• Abuja Car Bomb Attack A devastating car bomb attack in Abuja, Nigeria, results in at least nine fatalities, highlighting the ongoing Islamist insurgency in the region.
• Caribbean Chikungunya Epidemic Outbreak The Caribbean region experiences its first major outbreak of Chikungunya virus, reaching epidemic proportions and causing significant public health concerns.
• Ford Leadership Transition Ford Motor Company announces a leadership change: CEO Alan Mulally will retire in July, with Chief Operating Officer Mark Fields set to take his place.
• 3D-Printed King Tutankhamun Tomb Replica Egyptian officials announce plans to create a full-size 3D-printed replica of King Tutankhamun's KV62 tomb in the Valley of the Kings, showcasing innovative preservation and tourism technologies.
• Chennai Railway Station Explosion A train explosion at Chennai's central railway station results in one fatality and ten injuries, causing local disruption and safety concerns.

Events in 2014

May 01, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 01, 2014

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

Stock market quotes on May 01, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $101.96
• Apple AAPL: opens at $592.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $40.24
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.73
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $196.31

Exchange Rates on May 01, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0958 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8792 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.259 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.88 JPY

May 01, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 121st day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 2014 can also be written as 5/1/2014 in the US and as 1/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 2014 in May 2014 calendar

Famous people died on May 01, 2014:

• Adamu Atta

  Nigerian lawyer and politician, 5th governor of kwara state (b. 1927).

• Juan de Dios Castillo

  Mexican footballer and coach (b. 1951).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
5. Idina Menzel - Let It Go

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga - Loyal
5. Aloe Blacc - The Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 10:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 2014 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 2014

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Someone born on May 01, 2014 is:

12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months and 4 days old,

or 639 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4479 days old,

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

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 1st 2027.

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

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

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