Wednesday April 02, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/2/2014, UK date format: 2/4/2014

April 2nd, 2014 was the 92nd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Aries. The day of the week was Wednesday.

The number one song in US was Happy by Pharrell Williams.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Things That Matter by Charles Krauthammer was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Ek Hasina Thi. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bounden or Driveclub.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at April 02 across the years or at April 2014 calendar.

April 02, 2014 Events

What happened on April 02, 2014?

Historical Events

Egypt's post-coup unrest (2013-14:) A bomb explodes near Cairo University, killing a police chief and injuring five others.
Near Cairo University, a bomb explodes killing a chief police officer and injuring five others.
Six police officers were killed when a suicide bomber dressed in a military uniform attacked a Kabul voter registration office.
2014 Fort Hood shooting: There is a shooting at Fort Hood Army Base, Texas, near Killeen. Reports indicate that at least four people were killed and fourteen others were injured.
Reports indicate that there was a shooting at Fort Hood Army Base, Texas, near Killeen, Texas. There were at least four victims, as well as 14 injuries.
Chrysler recalls almost 870,000 SUVs under its Jeep and Dodge brands due to brake problems.
2014 Iquique earthquake.: Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, declares northern Chile a disaster area. This includes the areas of Tarapaca and Arica y Parinacota. (ABC News Australia). A 7.8 aftershock occurs in the same region, causing even more damage.
Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, declares Chile's northern region a disaster area. This includes the areas of Tarapaca and Arica y Parinacota.
An additional 7.8 aftershock occurs in the same region, causing even more damage.
The High Court of Australia recognizes that there is a neutral third gender, which is not male or female.
In McCutcheon, v. Federal Election Commission the Supreme Court of the United States votes 5-4 to repeal the limits on the amount of money an individual can donate over a 2-year period to political campaigns.
Fraud from a travel agency is reported to have affected more than 100 elderly residents in San Francisco's Chinatown.
Leland-Yee corruption scandal: Former San Francisco assistant district attorney Jim Lassart replaces Paul DeMeester, California State Senator Leland Yue's attorney.
Former San Francisco assistant district attorney Jim Lassart replaces Leland Yee, California State Senator.
Sources claim that white powder and possibly a Swastika were sent by the government to Alan Shatter, the Irish Minister of Justice and Equality. Shatter is currently embroiled in numerous political controversies. Shatter's home in Ballinteer in Dublin has been invaded by an army bomb disposal unit.
After a two-day debate, the opposition to Minister of Justice Alan Shatter's motion of no confidence is defeated 95-51 by the Dail.
USA vs Mexico soccer match ends in a tie game of 2-2
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April 02, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Other April 2nd famous birthdays

Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded Chrysler Corporation.
Serge Gainsbourg
French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "Je T'Aime" which he performed with Jane Birkin.
Michael Fassbender
German-Irish actor, born to a German mother and a German dad.
Thierry Le Luron
French comedian, humorist, and impersonator.

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How old am I?

If April 02, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on April 02.

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April 02, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 02, 2014?

Other April 2nd famous deaths

Tommaso Buscetta
The Sicilian Mafiosa was the first to break the code omerta (the traditional vow of silence) in the Sicilian Mafia.
Rob Pilatus
American-German singer/dancer (Milli Vanilli, Rob & Fab), (d. 1998).
Hannes Alfven
Swedish electro engineer, plasma physicist, and winner of 1970 Nobel Prize in Physics (MHD) for his work in magnetohydrodynamics.
Buddy Rich
American jazz drummer/orchestra leader ("Away We Go"), dies at the age of 69 (born 1917).

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April 02, 2014 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aries

Aries personality

Who should a Aries marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in April 02, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 02, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 02, 2014?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

April 2nd marks the 91st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 273 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2014 calendar

April	2014
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

April 02, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 02, 2014?

Holidays

JP and Trang in Valleyfair
Blessed Arnold of Leuven
International Children's Book Day
Malvinas Day in Argentina.
Sizdah be dar in Iran

Observances

World Autism Awareness Day

Saints

Saint Franciscus of Paola (+1507)
Saint Genoveva of Brabant (+1760)

Music charts

What was the number one song on April 02, 2014? Which were the top hits on April 02, 2014?
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