What happened on Monday June 02, 2014?

Here's what happened on June 02, 2014:

• EPA Carbon Emission Regulations The United States Environmental Protection Agency introduces new regulations to reduce carbon emissions in the US power sector, targeting significant reductions from 2005 levels by 2030, in a major step towards addressing climate change.
• Pro-Russian Conflict in Ukraine A significant skirmish occurs in eastern Ukraine when pro-Russian separatists launch an attack on a border control center near Luhansk. The confrontation results in five militants killed, eight militants injured, and seven Ukrainian border guards wounded, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
• King Juan Carlos I Abdicates King Juan Carlos I of Spain announces his abdication after 39 years on the throne, with his son, Felipe, Prince of Asturias, set to succeed him. This marks a significant moment in Spanish royal history.
• Telangana Becomes India's 29th State Telangana officially becomes the 29th state of India, formed from ten districts of northwestern Andhra Pradesh, with Hyderabad as its capital. This marks a significant political reorganization in the region, addressing long-standing regional aspirations for separate statehood.
• Obama Accused of Violating Defense Authorization Act President Obama faces accusations of breaking the National Defense Authorization Act (Fiscal Year 2013) by failing to notify Congress about the release of Guantanamo Bay prisoners in the Bowe Bergdahl exchange, raising questions about executive transparency and legal compliance.
• Apple Introduces Swift Programming Language Apple Inc. launches Swift, a powerful and intuitive programming language designed for developing software for OS X and iOS platforms, marking a significant moment in software development technology.
• Protests Against Sexual Violence in India Indian police use water cannons to control hundreds of protesters demonstrating outside the office of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. The protests are in response to the gang-rape, hanging, and arrest of two teenage girls in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting ongoing issues of sexual violence and gender-based crimes.
• Palestinian Unity Cabinet Announcement Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, announces a unity cabinet that includes members from both Fatah and Hamas, signaling a potential diplomatic breakthrough in Palestinian internal politics.
• Terrorist Recruitment Arrests in France French authorities arrest four men in Paris and Southern France for allegedly recruiting terrorists to fight in Syria, demonstrating ongoing international efforts to combat terrorism and prevent radicalization.
• Salvador Sánchez Cerén Becomes President of El Salvador Former Liberation Front guerrilla fighter Salvador Sánchez Cerén, 69, is sworn in as president of El Salvador, representing a significant political transition in the country.
• Massive Sandstorm in Tehran Tehran, Iran's capital, experiences a record-breaking sandstorm with extreme winds. The natural disaster causes widespread power blackouts and tragically claims at least four lives, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by the region.
• Bus Accident in Nepal A tragic bus accident occurs when a vehicle carrying Indian pilgrims collides with the Madi River in Pyuthan, Nepal. The incident results in at least 16 fatalities and 58 injuries, underscoring the challenges of transportation safety in mountainous regions.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 2014

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

Stock market quotes on June 02, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $100.53
• Apple AAPL: opens at $633.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $40.95
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.71
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $184.76

Exchange Rates on June 02, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0898 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8985 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.247 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.19 JPY

June 02, 2014 was a Monday and it was the 153rd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 2014 can also be written as 6/2/2014 in the US and as 2/6/2014 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 2014 in June 2014 calendar

Famous people died on June 02, 2014:

• Alexander Shulgin

  Alexander Shulgin was a pioneering American chemist and pharmacologist renowned for his groundbreaking research on psychoactive compounds.

• Nikolay Khrenkov

  Russian bobsledder (b. 1984).

• Ivica Brzić

  Serbian footballer and manager (b. 1941).

• Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy
• Gennadij Gusarov
• Ilaria Toesca

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
3. John Legend - All Of Me
4. Pharrell Williams - Happy
5. DJ Snake & Lil Jon - Turn Down For What

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Pharrell Williams - Happy
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Jason Derulo Featuring Snoop Dogg - Wiggle

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 11:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 2014

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Someone born on June 02, 2014 is:

10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 12 days old,

or 571 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3999 days old,

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

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

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

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