What happened on Saturday August 02, 2014?

Here's what happened on August 02, 2014:

• WHO Warns of Uncontrollable Ebola Outbreak The World Health Organization issued a critical warning that the ongoing Ebola outbreak was spreading too rapidly to be effectively controlled, signaling a potential global health emergency.
• Israeli Soldier Killed in Gaza Conflict The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that an Israeli soldier, previously believed to be captured by Hamas fighters in Rafah near the Gaza border, was killed in battle and his body taken.
• Ukrainian Forces Retake Krasnohorivka During the 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine, Ukrainian military forces successfully regained control of Krasnohorivka and Staromykhailivka, strategic locations near Donetsk that were previously held by pro-Russian rebel forces.
• U.S. Job Market Growth in July The United States economy demonstrated economic resilience by adding 209,000 jobs in July, indicating continued labor market recovery and economic stability.
• Kunshan Factory Explosion in China A catastrophic industrial accident occurred at an aluminum alloy tire wheel factory in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, resulting in at least 146 fatalities and over 114 injuries. The massive explosion highlighted significant industrial safety concerns in the region.
• Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Escalation Intense fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces resulted in five more Azeri soldier casualties, bringing the total death toll to at least 13. Russia intervened diplomatically, warning against further escalation in the volatile Nagorno-Karabakh region.
• Nepal Sun Kosi River Landslide Disaster Severe landslides triggered massive flooding along the Sun Kosi river in Nepal, resulting in at least 8 confirmed deaths and hundreds of people missing. The disaster destroyed entire settlements and damaged approximately 1 kilometer of the Araniko Highway.
• NSW Waratahs Win Super Rugby Final The New South Wales Waratahs secured their first Super Rugby title in a thrilling 33-32 victory against the Canterbury Crusaders in a nail-biting home match.

Events in 2014

August 02, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 2014

August 02, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Westerlo : 2 - 3
• Genk - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 1
• Kortrijk - Standard : 2 - 3
• Mouscron-Peruwelz - Waasland-Beveren : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1
• RB Leipzig - Aalen : 0 - 0
• St Pauli - Ingolstadt : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Sochaux - Orleans : 0 - 1

August 02, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 214th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2014 can also be written as 8/2/2014 in the US and as 2/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

Famous people died on August 02, 2014:

• Billie Letts

  American novelist best known for her critically acclaimed book 'Where the Heart Is', which was later adapted into a successful film starring...

• Barbara Prammer

  Austrian social worker and politician (b. 1954).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. MAGIC! - Rude
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
3. Sam Smith - Stay With Me
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
5. Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong

August 02, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring Snoop Dogg - Wiggle
4. Pharrell Williams - Happy
5. Tinashe Featuring ScHoolboy Q - 2 On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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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 02, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:14 pm and setting at 11:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 2014

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Someone born on August 02, 2014 is:

10 years 8 months old,

or 128 months and 21 days old,

or 559 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3917 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 2014?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 02, 2014.

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