What happened on Tuesday March 11, 2014?

Here's what happened on March 11, 2014:

• Maoist Rebel Attack in India Maoist rebels launched a deadly ambush against an Indian paramilitary force in Chhattisgarh, resulting in the deaths of 18 soldiers, demonstrating the persistent insurgency in the region.
• Political Upheaval in Libya The Libyan Parliament dismissed Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and appointed Abdullah al-Thani, the former defense secretary, as acting prime minister, reflecting ongoing political instability.
• Caribbean Countries Sue European Nations Fourteen Caribbean countries initiated a lawsuit against France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, seeking damages for historical harm caused during the Atlantic slave trade.
• Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Strip Israeli forces conducted an airstrike in the Gaza Strip, killing three militants in response to earlier mortar fire, further escalating tensions in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Swedish Journalist Murdered in Kabul Nils Horner, a foreign correspondent for Swedish Radio, was tragically killed by unidentified gunmen in Kabul, Afghanistan, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Changes in Israeli Electoral Law The Israeli Knesset unanimously passed a new electoral law raising the vote threshold for political party representation, while the Shas party endorsed Isaac Herzog of the Labor Party for prime minister.
• Tragic Death During Turkish Protests A 15-year-old Turkish boy died from head injuries sustained during anti-government protests, leading to further clashes between protesters and police, reflecting the political tensions in Turkey.
• Men's Wearhouse Acquires JoS. A. Bank Men's Wearhouse completed a significant corporate acquisition of JoS. A. Bank Clothiers for $1.8 billion, marking a major consolidation in the retail clothing industry.
• Colorado Marijuana Tax Revenue Colorado reported collecting $2 million in taxes from marijuana sales during January, demonstrating the economic potential of legalized cannabis.
• New Zealand Flag Referendum New Zealand announced plans to hold a referendum on potentially changing its national flag, signaling a significant potential symbolic transformation for the country.
• Archaeological Discovery near Terracotta Army Researchers identified bronze weapons near China's famous Terracotta Army, providing new insights into ancient Chinese military technology and soldier equipment.

Events in 2014

March 11, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 11, 2014

March 11, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 11, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $95.36
• Apple AAPL: opens at $535.45
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $37.87
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.06
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $187.41

Exchange Rates on March 11, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.99 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1104 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8777 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1402 CNY
• 1 EUR = 142.73 JPY

March 11, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Leicester : 0 - 3
• Blackpool - Millwall : 1 - 0
• Brighton - QPR : 2 - 0
• Derby - Bolton : 0 - 0
• Doncaster - Watford : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Aldershot - Chester : 2 - 0
• Alfreton Town - Hyde United : 3 - 0
• Braintree Town - Wrexham : 3 - 0
• Cambridge - Luton : 1 - 1
• Forest Green - Salisbury : 4 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Stranraer - Forfar : 0 - 4

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Stirling - Elgin : 1 - 1

March 11, 2014 was a Tuesday and it was the 70th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 2014 can also be written as 3/11/2014 in the US and as 11/3/2014 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 2014 in March 2014 calendar

Famous people died on March 11, 2014:

• Joel Brinkley

  American journalist and academic (b. 1952).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on March 11th

March 11, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. John Legend - All Of Me
5. Bastille - Pompeii

March 11, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
3. John Legend - All Of Me
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love
5. Aloe Blacc - The Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

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March 11, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 11, 2014 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 11, 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 March 11, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 02:30 pm and setting at 04:44 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 11, 2014

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Someone born on March 11, 2014 is:

11 years 2 months old,

or 134 months and 3 days old,

or 583 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4082 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 2014?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 11, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 11, 2014.

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