What happened on Thursday January 02, 2014?

Here's what happened on January 02, 2014:

• ISIS Militants Seize Fallujah ISIS militants and armed tribesmen successfully took control of Fallujah, marking a significant escalation in the Iraqi insurgency and demonstrating the terrorist group's growing territorial influence.
• Car Bombing in Beirut Suburb A car bomb in a southern Beirut suburb resulted in five fatalities and 20 injuries, illustrating the spillover of the Syrian Civil War's violence into Lebanon.
• Suicide Bombing in Balad Ruz A devastating suicide attack killed 13 people in Balad Ruz, near Baqubah, Iraq, highlighting the ongoing sectarian violence in the region.
• Ariel Sharon's Critical Health Condition Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon remained in critical condition after being in a coma since 2006, marking a prolonged medical crisis for the controversial political figure.
• Nobel Prize Selection Documents Revealed The Swedish Academy disclosed previously secret documents from the 1963 Nobel Prize in Literature selection process, revealing that renowned authors like Samuel Beckett and Vladimir Nabokov were not initially considered for the award.
• Italian Navy Migrant Rescue The Italian navy conducted a humanitarian rescue, saving 233 migrants from an overcrowded boat at risk of sinking in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 80 miles south of Lampedusa.
• Fisker Automotive Bankruptcy Fisker Automotive filed for bankruptcy, requesting the court reject a $24.725 million auction bid from Wanxiang Group, a major Chinese auto parts company, signaling challenges in the electric vehicle startup market.
• Nor'easter Threatens US East Coast A severe winter storm prompted emergency declarations in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, with the East Coast preparing for heavy snow and significantly lower temperatures.
• Deadly Bus Accident in India A tragic bus accident in Malshej Ghat, western India, resulted in at least 30 fatalities and 10 injuries when the vehicle plunged 400 feet into a ravine.
• Oklahoma Wins 80th Sugar Bowl In a thrilling college football matchup, #11 Oklahoma defeated #3 Alabama 45-31 in the 80th Sugar Bowl, showcasing the team's athletic prowess.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 2014

January 02, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 02, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $100.18
• Apple AAPL: opens at $555.68
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $37.35
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.86
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $187.21

Exchange Rates on January 02, 2014:

• 1 USD = 104.79 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0668 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8988 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.0507 CNY
• 1 EUR = 143.22 JPY

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

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alloa - Cowdenbeath : 0 - 1
• Raith Rvs - Dundee : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie Utd - Rangers : 0 - 1
• Brechin - Forfar : 1 - 5
• East Fife - Arbroath : 1 - 0
• Stenhousemuir - Dunfermline : 1 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Montrose - Berwick : 0 - 0
• Peterhead - Elgin : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hibernian - Hearts : 2 - 1
• Kilmarnock - St Mirren : 2 - 1

January 02, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 2nd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 2014 can also be written as 1/2/2014 in the US and as 2/1/2014 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 2014 in January 2014 calendar

Famous people died on January 02, 2014:

• Elizabeth Jane Howard

  English author and screenwriter (b. 1923).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on January 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 2014 was The Monster by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Eminem - The Monster
2. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
3. Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha - Timber
4. Pitbull - Timber
5. OneRepublic - Counting Stars

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 2014 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love
3. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring ScHoolboy Q & Hollis - White Walls
5. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 2014 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 07:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 2014

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Someone born on January 02, 2014 is:

11 years 4 months old,

or 136 months and 11 days old,

or 592 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4149 days old,

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

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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

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

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