Wednesday August 06, 2014: on this day

August 06, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 218th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 2014 can also be written as 8/6/2014 in the US and as 6/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

Here's what happened on August 06, 2014:

• Syrian civil war: saudi arabia gives lebanon us$1 billion to aid in the conflict with self-declared terrorist fighters near the border with syria.
• Iraqi insurgency (2011): the islamic state of iraq (isis) and syria fighters clash with the kurdish minority of iraq in the north. (reuters)an iraqi air force strike killed 60 militants, according to television. (ap via yahoo! news: at least 51 people were killed in a series car bombings that took place in baghdad.
• Fighting groups from the islamic state of iraq, syria and iraq clash with the kurdish minority of iraq in the north of iraq.
• Iraqi government television reports that 60 militants were killed in an attack by the iraqi air force.
• A series of car bombings in baghdad result in the deaths of at least 51 people.
• Russia has banned all american agricultural products and european union fruit, vegetable imports as a response to western sanctions on russia in the wake of the ukrainian crisis.
• Apple inc., an american electronics company, and samsung electronics, a korean company, agree to stop patent litigation outside the united states.
• 2014 ludian earthquake: nine people remain missing after the earthquake in china's yunnan province, china.
• With nine people still missing, the death toll from the earthquake that struck china's yunnan province has risen to 589.
• 2014 pacific hurricane season: hawaii, an american island state, prepares for hurricane iselle's possible impact on thursday and tropical storm julio sunday.
• 2014 west africa ebola epidemic: according to the world health organisation, 932 people have died due to the ebola virus. one man was reported to have died in jeddah (saudi arabia) after visiting sierra leone on a business trip.
• According to the world health organisation, 932 people have died due to the ebola virus. one man was reported to have died in saudi arabia from the disease after traveling on business to sierra leone.
• Following violence in the area, officials in karamay, xinjiang in western china have temporarily banned islamic headscarves and clothing, as well as those with beards, from public transport.
• After a dispute over singing in a bar, aidan brunger and neil dalton were attacked by four men and stabbed them in the back.
• Europe's rosetta space probe reaches the distant 67p/churyumov-gerasimenko to orbit it and eventually land.

August 06, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 06, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $98.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $94.75
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $42.74
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.13
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.36

Exchange Rates on August 06, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0917 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9074 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1625 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.67 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 06, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 2014 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:19 pm and setting at 02:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 2014

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Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

• Geri Halliwell

  British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

• Lucille Ball

  American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

• Robert Mitchum

  American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

• Charlotte McKinney

  Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

• Sara Khan

  Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

• Michelle Yeoh

  Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

• Barbara Windsor

  British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

• Ever Carradine

  She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

• Charley Chase

  American porn actress.

• Dorian Harewood

  American actor, tv and film.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 6th

You are 9 years 8 months old,

or 116 months and 13 days old,

or 506 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3544 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 2014?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 06, 2014.

Famous people died on August 06, 2014:

• Ralph Bryans

  Northern irish motorcycle racer (b. 1941).

• Ananda W.P. Guruge

  Sri lankan scholar and diplomat (b. 1928).

• John Woodland Hastings

  American biochemist and academic (d. 2014).

• Norman Lane
• Enzo Lauretta
• Emil Niculescu
• Andrej Stenin

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

• Rick James

  American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

• Domenico Modugno

  Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

• Dorothy Tutin

  British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

• Cedric Hardwicke

  English-american actor and director (d. 64).

• Warner Oland

  Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

• Nancy Carroll

  Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

• Edman Dijkstra

  Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

• Bettey Cuthbert

  Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

• Aoki Sōseki

  Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

• Fe Del Mundo

  First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 6th

Holidays on August 06, 2014:

• Jamaica - Independence Day
• Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
• St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
• St. Juatus
• St. Pastor
• Bolivia - Independence Day
• United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
• Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
• St. Xystus/Sixtus

August 06, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. MAGIC! - Rude
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
3. Sam Smith - Stay With Me
4. Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong
5. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem

August 06, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Pharrell Williams - Happy
4. Jason Derulo Featuring Snoop Dogg - Wiggle
5. Pharrell Williams - Come Get It Bae

August 06, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 06, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona - Bailando
2. Romeo Santos - Eres Mia
3. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
4. Romeo Santos Featuring Drake - Odio
5. J Balvin Featuring Farruko - 6 AM