What happened on Tuesday, September 2, 2014?

Here's what happened on September 02, 2014:

• ISIS executes American journalist Steven Sotloff On September 2, 2014, the Islamic State released a video showing the beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff, who had been held captive in Syria since August 2013. The video was authenticated by the U.S. National Security Council, confirming Sotloff's death. President Obama condemned the act, stating, "We will not be intimidated," and pledged that "justice will be served." source: aljazeera.com
• Boko Haram seizes Bama On September 2, 2014, Boko Haram militants captured the town of Bama in northeastern Nigeria, marking one of the group's most significant territorial gains. The capture led to the displacement of thousands of residents. source: reuters.com
• US troop deployment in Iraq On September 2, 2014, the United States announced the deployment of additional troops to Iraq to assist in the fight against ISIS militants. The deployment aimed to provide training and support to Iraqi security forces. source: reuters.com
• US drone strike in Somalia On September 2, 2014, a U.S. drone strike targeted and killed a senior member of the al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia. The strike was part of ongoing U.S. efforts to combat terrorism in the region. source: reuters.com
• Sinai Peninsula Attack Eleven Egyptian Army soldiers were killed in a roadside bombing attack on the Sinai Peninsula, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Saudi Arabia Arrests Al-Qaeda Suspects Saudi Arabian authorities arrested 88 individuals suspected of being involved in an al-Qaeda cell or plotting attacks within the kingdom, demonstrating proactive counterterrorism efforts.
• FBI Investigates iCloud Celebrity Photo Breach The FBI announced an investigation into a major iCloud security breach that exposed private nude images of celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, and Ariana Grande, raising significant privacy concerns.
• Philippine Congress Rejects Impeachment Proceedings The Philippine Congress, where President Benigno Aquino III's party holds the majority, dismissed impeachment proceedings against him, demonstrating political stability.
• Kenyan Politician Charged with Murder in Australia Quincy Timberlake, a former Kenyan presidential candidate, is being charged with murder in Brisbane, Australia, highlighting international legal proceedings.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 2014

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

Stock market quotes on September 02, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $99.43
• Apple AAPL: opens at $103.06
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.43
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.89
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.68

Exchange Rates on September 02, 2014:

• 1 USD = 105.09 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0929 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9191 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.148 CNY
• 1 EUR = 138.02 JPY

September 02, 2014 was a Tuesday and it was the 245th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 2014 can also be written as 9/2/2014 in the US and as 2/9/2014 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 2014 in September 2014 calendar

Famous people died on September 02, 2014:

• Steven Sotloff

  Steven Sotloff was an American-Israeli journalist tragically murdered by ISIS in 2014, becoming a symbol of the brutal violence against...

• Goolam Essaji Vahanvati

  Indian lawyer and politician, 13th attorney general of india (b. 1949).

• Helena Rakoczy

  Polish gymnast (b. 1921).

• F. Emmett Fitzpatrick

  American lawyer and politician, 20th district attorney of philadelphia (b. 1930).

• Kong Lung

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on September 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 2014 was Shake It Off by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week September 1st and September 7th.

1. Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
2. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
3. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
4. Sam Smith - Stay With Me
5. MAGIC! - Rude

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 02, 2014 was Anaconda by Nicki Minaj, according to the music chart for the week September 1st and September 7th.

1. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
4. Jeremih Featuring YG - Don't Tell 'Em
5. John Legend - All Of Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 02:07 pm and setting at 12:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on September 02, 2014

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Someone born on September 02, 2014 is:

11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 1 day old,

or 621 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4353 days old,

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

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

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

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