Thursday January 02, 2014: on this day

January 02, 2014 was the 2nd day of the year 2014, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 02, 2014, who was born and died on January 02, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Monster by Eminem), movies (e.g. Whiplash, directed by Damien Chazelle), TV series (e.g. House Of Fools) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 02, 2014?


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

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January 02, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 2014:

  • After days of violence, the iraqi insurgency was overthrown by isis militants and armed tribesmen. 13 people are killed by a suicide bombing at balad ruz near baqubah.
  • After days of violence, isis militants and armed tribesmen have taken control of the cities of fallujah in iraq. (al bawaba),
  • 13 people were killed in a suicide attack in balad ruz near baqubah.
  • Syrian civil war spillover to lebanon: five people were killed and twenty others injured in a car bomb that struck a suburb of beirut, the capital of lebanon.
  • A car bomb that struck a suburb of beirut in the south killed five people and left 20 others injured.
  • The swedish academy has released secret documents from the 1963 nobel prize in literature. these documents reveal that authors such as samuel beckett or vladimir nabokov were not selected at the beginning of the selection process.
  • Fisker automotive files for bankruptcy and asks the judge not to approve the plan of the creditors' committee to auction the vehicle. the auction proposal would be based upon a $24.725 million initial bid by the wanxiang group unit in the united states, which is a major chinese auto parts company.
  • A bus crashes into a ravine at 400 feet in malshej ghat in western india. it kills at least 30 people, and injures ten more.
  • Italian navy rescues 233 migrants from a overcrowded boat that was at risk of sinking into rough waters in the mediterranean sea. it was found about 80 miles south from lampedusa, an italian island.
  • The east coast of the united states is bracing itself for the nor'easter, which will bring lower temperatures and heavy snow to some areas. this will prompt the governors from new york, massachusetts and new jersey to declare emergency situations.
  • After being in a coma for six years, former israeli prime minister ariel sharon is now in critical condition.

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


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


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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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Who was born on January 02, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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


You are 10 years 2 months old,

or 122 months and 26 days old,

or 534 weeks

or 3738 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 2014.

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

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

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


Famous people died on January 02, 2014:

  • Rosemaria Rathbone

    Rosemaria Rathbone was a British actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during her career.

  • Elizabeth Jane Howard

    English author and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Bernard Glasser

    American producer and director (d. 2014).

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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


Holidays on January 02, 2014:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Monster
  2. - The Monster
  3. - Timber
  4. - Timber
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 02, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Monster
  2. - Drunk In Love
  3. - Hold On, We're Going Home
  4. - White Walls
  5. - 23

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 02, 2014 was Darte Un Beso by Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

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

The Latin music chart on January 02, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Darte Un Beso
  2. - Loco
  3. - Vivir Mi Vida
  4. - Propuesta Indecente
  5. - Vas A Llorar Por Mi

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January 02, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Whiplash

Whiplash

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Damien Chazelle

Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser

Country: United States of America

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

House of Fools

House of Fools

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Andrei Konchalovsky

Man Down

Man Down

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Ravenswood

Ravenswood

Release year: 2013

Directed by: JD Cohen

Verliefd op Ibiza

Verliefd op Ibiza

Release year: 2013

Hinterland

Hinterland

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jost Althoff

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

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

Let Me Off At The Top! by Ron Burgundy

Let Me Off At The Top!

By:

This is the autobiography that every true American needs: A shockingly honest and raw confessional from a national treasure. His humble beginnings were in an Iowa coal mining town.

Cross My Heart by James Patterson

Cross My Heart

By:

James Patterson raises the stakes. Alex Cross is enslaved by a genius of menace intent on proving that he's the greatest criminal mind ever.

Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich

Takedown Twenty

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels, a powerhouse author, are "as entertaining and as evocative as ever" (Entertainment Weekly), and "making trouble while winning hearts" (USA Today).

Things That Matter by Charles Krauthammer

Things That Matter

By:

The long-awaited collection of Charles Krauthammer’s timeless, essential writings, America's most respected columnist has been released. Krauthammer is a brilliant stylist, known for his uncompromising honesty and willingness to challenge conventional wisdom at all turns. He has been dazzling readers …

Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

Doctor Sleep

By:

Stephen King, master storyteller and author of The Shining's sequel--an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. The True Knot is a group of people who travel across America in search for sustenance.

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

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

2048

2048

Platform: Web, Mobile phones, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: github, MIT license

Ar Nosurge

Ar Nosurge

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Platform: Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

CounterSpy

CounterSpy

Platform: PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Android iOS

Genre: Stealth, side-scrolling

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Bullet Girls

Bullet Girls

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: D3 Publisher

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Who was the US President on January 02, 2014?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 02, 2014?

On January 02, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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 January 2014?

January 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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