Saturday August 02, 2014: on this day

August 02, 2014 was the 214th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 02, 2014 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 2014, who was born and died on August 02, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rude by MAGIC!), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Girl Meets World) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 2014?


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

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August 02, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 2014:

  • 2014 pro-russian unrest ukraine: war in donbass: ukrainian forces retake the control of krasnohorivka (and staromykhailivka), outside of donetsk, the stronghold of pro-russian rebels.
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  • Five more azeri soldiers are killed during overnight fighting in nagorno karabakh with ethnic armenians. these deaths bring the death toll at least to 13 following a flare up of violence in the region around nagorno­karabakh. russia stated that any further escalation was unacceptable.
  • 2014 israel-gaza conflict. israel defense forces claim that the israeli soldier believed to be captured by hamas fighters at rafah on israel's border with gaza had been killed in battle and his body was taken.
  • Israel defense forces claim that the israeli soldier believed to be captured in rafah by hamas fighters had been actually killed in battle and his body was taken.
  • 2014 kunshan explosion this factory makes aluminum alloy tire wheels.
  • A factory that produces parts for general motors' automobiles in shanghai, china, exploded early in the morning. at least 68 people died and over 180 were injured. the factory makes aluminum alloy tire wheels.
  • Sun kosi river in nepal: landslides cause massive flooding, killing at least 8 people and leaving hundreds without a trace.
  • There have been at least 8 deaths and hundreds of missing people in flash flood fears. large landslides caused by flash flooding downstream have swept away entire itani and kagu settlements. about 1km of the araniko highway has been destroyed.
  • At least 146 people were killed and more than 114 injured in a factory explosion in kunshan, jiangsu, china.

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

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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
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August 02, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 02, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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41%

The moon phase on August 02, 2014 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 02, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 7 months old,

or 115 months and 17 days old,

or 502 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3517 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 2014.

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

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

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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August 02, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 2014:

  • Billie Letts

    American author known for her novel 'Where the Heart Is.

  • Parnell Kerr

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics.

  • James Thompson

    American-finnish author (d. 2014).

  • Barbara Prammer

    Austrian social worker and politician (b. 1954).

  • Ed Joyce

    American journalist (b. 1932).

  • Luciano Borgognoni
  • Domenico Ligresti
  • Hermann Weißauer
  • Ol'ga Voronec

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 2014:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 02, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rude
  2. - Fancy
  3. - Stay With Me
  4. - Problem
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fancy
  2. - All Of Me
  3. - Wiggle
  4. - Happy
  5. - 2 On

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. 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 02, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 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

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

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

Fruitvale Station

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

Lone Survivor

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

Reservation Road

Reservation Road

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Terry George

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly, Elle Fanning

Country: United States of America

August 02, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Girl Meets World

Girl Meets World

Release year: 2014

La Malquerida

La Malquerida

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Emilio Fernández

Legends

Legends

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

August 02, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King

Mr. Mercedes

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Now, an AT&T Audience Original series WINNER OF EDGAR AWARD for BEST NOVEL #1 New York Times Bestseller! Three of Stephen King's most unlikely heroes race against the clock to stop a serial killer from destroying thousands of lives.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars

By:

Hazel was never anything other than terminal, despite the miracle of a tumor-shrinking medical treatment that has given her some years. Her final chapter was written upon her diagnosis. Hazel's story will be rewritten when Augustus Waters, a beautiful plot …

Act Of War by Brad Thor

Act Of War

By:

Brad Thor's #1 New York Times Bestseller is his most terrifying and heart-pounding thriller yet! A mysterious death of a CIA agent overseas leads to his top asset making a startling and frightening claim.

Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Hard Choices

By:

Hillary Rodham Clinton's Inside Look at the Choices and Challenges She Has Faced is "a delicate, finely calibrated piece...with succinct, often shrewd assessments of the complex webof political, economic, and social issues."

The Mockingbird Next Door by Marja Mills

The Mockingbird Next Door

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"A winning, nuanced portrait. . . . It seems unlikely that we will ever have a better record in American history.

August 02, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EA Sports

Do Not Believe His Lies

Do Not Believe His Lies

Platform: iOS Android

Genre: Puzzle

Hack 'n' Slash

Hack 'n' Slash

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Double Fine Productions

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

Assetto Corsa

Assetto Corsa

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox One

Genre: Racing simulation

Publisher: Kunos Simulazioni 505 Games (XONE, PS4)

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Who was the US President on August 02, 2014?

On August 02, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 2014?

On August 02, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 2014?

On August 02, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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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