Wednesday March 05, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 3/5/2014, UK date format: 5/3/2014

March 5th, 2014 was the 64th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Pisces. The day of the week was Wednesday.

The number one song in US was Happy by Pharrell Williams.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while The Counterfeit Agent by Alex Berenson was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching House of Fools. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft or A Golden Wake.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at March 05 across the years or at March 2014 calendar.

March 05, 2014 Events

What happened on March 05, 2014?

Historical Events

2014 Crimean crisis: UN Envoy Robert Serry ordered to flee Crimea under gunpoint by 10 armed men. (AP) Washington-based anchor Liz Wahl resigns from RT, a Russian-backed news channel. She claims she can't be part of a network "that whitewashes Vladimir Putin's actions".
After being threatened by 10 to 15 armed men, Robert Serry, UN Envoy, is forced to flee Crimea.
Washington-based anchor Liz Wahl resigns from the Russian-backed news channel RT, saying she can't be part of a network "whitewashing the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin".
Israel Defense Forces capture an Iranian ship carrying long-range artillery missiles to the Gaza Strip.
A 1,800-year-old Egyptian Papyrus was discovered 100 years ago. The inscription is almost impossible to read with the naked eye. Infrared sensors have made it more readable, making the message a soldier's letter.
Radio Shack announces closing up to 1100 stores.
In Lao Cai (Vietnam), raging forest fires sweep through Hoang Lien National Park, fueled by strong winds and dry weather.
In a case involving mutual fund entities, the U.S. Supreme Court interprets Sarbanes-Oxley's whistle-blower provisions to protect employees of privately-owned companies that contract with public corporations.
After nine years as Estonia's prime minister, Andrus Ansip has resigned.
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March 05, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Other March 5th famous birthdays

Eva Mendes
American actress.
Bertrand Cantat
Noir Desire is a French rock band leader, who was convicted of the murder of his lover Marie Trintignant.
John Frusciante
Guitarist.
Bernard Arnault
Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), a French chief business executive, was first appointed Chairman in September 1988.

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How old am I?

If March 05, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on March 05.

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March 05, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on March 05, 2014?

Other March 5th famous deaths

Mohammad Mossadegh
Iranian Prime Minister (Born in 1882).
Joseph Stalin
Russian politician and Marxist at the age of 15.
Lolo Ferrari
French pornographic actress (Born 1962).
John Belushi
American comedian and actor who enjoyed a six-year fast-paced career as the funny comedy star of "Saturday Night Live" as well as other...

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March 05, 2014 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Pisces

Pisces personality

Who should a Pisces marry?

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries

Personality of March born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in March 05, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

March 05, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was March 05, 2014?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

March 5th marks the 63rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 301 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

March 2014 calendar

March	2014
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31

March 05, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on March 05, 2014?

Holidays

St Piran's Day - Cornwall's national day.
Learn from Lei Feng Day in China.
Feast of St. Kieran, patron of the Diocese of Ossory, in Irish calendar.
Approximate beginning of month of j?ngzhT in Chinese calendar.

Observances

International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

Saints

Saint Theophile (d. 195)
Saint Olivia (d. 308)
Saint Gerarda
Saint Adrian (died 308)

Music charts

What was the number one song on March 05, 2014? Which were the top hits on March 05, 2014?
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