What happened on Saturday February 08, 2014?

Here's what happened on February 08, 2014:

• Ole Einar Bjorndalen's Olympic Achievement Norwegian athlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen achieved a historic milestone at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics by tying the record of 12 Winter Olympic medals, winning a gold medal in the men's biathlon sprint. This remarkable accomplishment solidifies his status as one of the most successful winter athletes in Olympic history.
• Slopestyle Snowboarding Olympic Debut The slopestyle snowboarding event made its historic Olympic debut at the Sochi Winter Games, with American athlete Sage Kotsenburg winning the inaugural men's gold medal. This milestone represents the continued evolution of winter sports and Olympic programming.
• Hotel Fire in Medina, Saudi Arabia A devastating hotel fire in Medina, Saudi Arabia, resulted in the tragic deaths of 15 Egyptian pilgrims, with an additional 130 individuals sustaining injuries. The incident highlights the potential risks faced by religious travelers and the importance of fire safety in crowded accommodations.
• McDonald's Enters Vietnamese Market McDonald's Corporation expanded its global presence by opening its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in the company's international growth strategy and reflecting the ongoing economic integration of Vietnam into the global marketplace.
• Train Derailment in France A rockslide near Annot in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of France caused a train derailment, resulting in two fatalities. The incident underscores the potential dangers of geological instability in mountainous regions and the challenges of transportation safety.
• Massive Tire Warehouse Fire in Savannah A significant fire in Savannah, Georgia, destroyed a warehouse containing 5,600 tons of rubber tires, potentially causing substantial environmental and economic impact. The incident highlights the risks associated with large-scale industrial storage facilities.
• Deadly Traffic Accident in Argentina A catastrophic collision between a truck and a bus in Mendoza province, Argentina, resulted in at least 17 fatalities and over 10 injuries. The tragic incident emphasizes the critical need for road safety measures and transportation infrastructure improvements.
• Severe Snowstorms in Japan Japan experienced severe winter conditions, with over 600 people injured and 6 deaths attributed to large snowstorms. The event highlights the potential destructive power of extreme weather and the challenges of winter safety.
• Flooding Crisis in United Kingdom Extensive flood warnings were issued across England, Wales, and Scotland as another storm approached, with the Somerset Levels experiencing the most severe impacts. The event underscores the increasing challenges of climate change and extreme weather patterns.
• British Immigration Minister Resigns Mark Harper, the British Minister of State for Immigration, resigned after it was discovered he had employed a cleaner who was not legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom. The incident highlights issues of immigration compliance and political accountability.

Events in 2014

February 08, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 2014

February 08, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Fiorentina - Atalanta : 2 - 0
• Napoli - Milan : 3 - 1
• Udinese - Chievo : 3 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Bergen - Lierse : 1 - 5
• Cercle Brugge - Waasland-Beveren : 0 - 0
• Kortrijk - Anderlecht : 2 - 2
• Lokeren - Charleroi : 3 - 1
• Oostende - Gent : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - Braunschweig : 3 - 0
• Freiburg - Hoffenheim : 1 - 1
• Hamburg - Hertha : 0 - 3
• Nurnberg - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2
• Werder Bremen - Dortmund : 1 - 5

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Kaiserslautern - Greuther Furth : 2 - 1
• Union Berlin - Dresden : 0 - 0

February 08, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 39th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2014 can also be written as 2/8/2014 in the US and as 8/2/2014 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 2014 in February 2014 calendar

Famous people died on February 08, 2014:

• Els Borst

  Prominent Dutch physician and politician who served as deputy prime minister of the Netherlands, making significant contributions to...

Famous people who died in 2014

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February 08, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 2014 was Dark Horse by Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
2. Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha - Timber
3. OneRepublic - Counting Stars
4. A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera - Say Something
5. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster

February 08, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 2014 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
3. Pharrell Williams - Happy
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love
5. Kid Ink Featuring Chris Brown - Show Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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February 08, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 2014 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 03:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 16, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 2014

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Someone born on February 08, 2014 is:

11 years 3 months old,

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or 587 weeks and 4 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 2014?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 08, 2014.

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