What happened on Saturday, August 9, 2014?

Here's what happened on August 09, 2014:

• Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. This incident sparked widespread protests and national debates over police practices and racial discrimination in the United States. source: washingtonpost.com
• Kurdish forces rescue Yazidis from ISIS On August 9, 2014, Kurdish Peshmerga forces launched an operation to rescue Yazidi civilians trapped on Mount Sinjar by ISIS militants. This mission aimed to free thousands of Yazidis who had been surrounded and threatened with execution by ISIS fighters. source: washingtonpost.com
• Ukrainian government advances in Donbass On August 9, 2014, Ukrainian government forces made significant advances in the Donbass region, recapturing key territories from pro-Russian separatists. This military progress marked a turning point in the conflict, shifting momentum in favor of Ukrainian forces. source: washingtonpost.com
• Azerbaijan Declares 'State of War' with Armenia Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev dramatically escalated tensions with Armenia by declaring a 'state of war' via Twitter, signaling potential military confrontation in the long-standing Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.
• Egyptian Court Dissolves Muslim Brotherhood Party An Egyptian court officially dissolved the Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, further marginalizing the organization after its removal from power.
• Tragic Sprint Car Race Incident NASCAR driver Tony Stewart was involved in a fatal incident during a sprint car race in Canandaigua, New York, where he struck and killed 20-year-old driver Kevin Ward, Jr., leading to significant controversy and legal investigations.
• Hawaii Governor Primary Upset Incumbent Governor Neil Abercrombie was defeated by David Ige in a surprising primary election, becoming the first sitting Governor to lose in a primary election in Hawaii. Ige will face Republican Duke Aiona and independent Mufi Hanemann in the general election.
• Fatal Bus Crash in Tibet A tragic bus accident occurred in Tibet, resulting in at least 44 fatalities when the vehicle crashed into a ravine, highlighting the dangerous road conditions in the region.

Events in 2014

August 09, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 2014

August 09, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Oostende : 0 - 1
• Lierse - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 2 - 2
• Mechelen - Kortrijk : 1 - 2
• Waasland-Beveren - Westerlo : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Heidenheim : 3 - 0
• Erzgebirge Aue - Bochum : 1 - 5

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Sochaux : 0 - 2
• Valenciennes - Nimes : 2 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Marseille : 3 - 3
• Evian Thonon Gaillard - Caen : 0 - 3
• Guingamp - St Etienne : 0 - 2
• Lille - Metz : 0 - 0
• Montpellier - Bordeaux : 0 - 1

August 09, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 221st day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2014 can also be written as 8/9/2014 in the US and as 9/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 2014:

• Ferguson Shooting of Michael Brown

  African American teenager whose fatal shooting by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked nationwide protests...

Famous people born in 2014

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 2014:

• J. F. Ade Ajayi

  Prominent Nigerian historian and academic who made significant contributions to African historical scholarship.

• Ed Nelson

  American actor known for his roles in the television series 'Peyton Place' and the film 'Along Came a Spider', who had a substantial career...

• Arthur G. Cohen

  American businessman and philanthropist, co-founded arlen realty and development corporation (b. 1930).

• Andrij Bal'

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

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 09, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 2014 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:00 pm and setting at 05:51 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 09, 2014

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Someone born on August 09, 2014 is:

11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 28 days old,

or 625 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4380 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2014?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 09, 2014.

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