What happened on Thursday October 02, 2014?

Here's what happened on October 02, 2014:

• Tragic School Bombing in Homs, Syria A horrific suicide bombing targeted the Akrameh al-Makhzumi school in Homs, Syria, resulting in the devastating death of 41 children. This heinous attack represents a grave violation of international humanitarian norms and highlights the extreme brutality of the ongoing Syrian conflict.
• ISIS Siege of Kobani Triggers Mass Displacement The ISIS siege of the Syrian town of Kobani and its surrounding areas triggered a massive humanitarian crisis, forcing approximately 130,000 people to flee the region. This event underscores the severe human cost of the ongoing conflict in Syria and the brutal tactics employed by ISIS.
• US-Vietnam Weapons Sale Restriction Partially Lifted In a historic diplomatic move, the United States partially lifted its long-standing ban on selling lethal weapons to Vietnam, aimed at improving maritime security. This landmark decision comes nearly four decades after the conclusion of the Vietnam War, signaling a significant shift in bilateral relations and geopolitical strategy.
• Gorni Lom Gunpowder Factory Explosion A catastrophic series of explosions occurred at the gunpowder factory in Gorni Lom, Northwestern Bulgaria, resulting in the complete destruction of the facility and the tragic loss of 15 workers' lives. The incident highlights the significant safety risks inherent in explosive manufacturing facilities.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 2014

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

Stock market quotes on October 02, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.39
• Apple AAPL: opens at $99.27
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.83
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.19
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $187.66

Exchange Rates on October 02, 2014:

• 1 USD = 108.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1156 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9536 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.138 CNY
• 1 EUR = 137.33 JPY

October 02, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 275th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 2014 can also be written as 10/2/2014 in the US and as 2/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 2014 in October 2014 calendar

Famous people died on October 02, 2014:

• Robert Flower

  Australian footballer (b. 1955).

• Antonio Guarino
• Pedro Peña

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
2. Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
3. Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang
4. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
5. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 2014 was Anaconda by Nicki Minaj, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
3. Jeremih Featuring YG - Don't Tell 'Em
4. Bobby Shmurda - Hot Boy
5. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:41 pm and setting at 01:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 2014

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Someone born on October 02, 2014 is:

10 years 6 months old,

or 126 months and 21 days old,

or 550 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3856 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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