Tuesday December 14, 2010

Historical Events

• As it announces that it will try to end the long-running communist rebellion within three years, the Philippine government also says that it will resume peace talks with rebels.
• After the Pike River Mine disaster, the South Island of New Zealand's Pike River Mine receivers laid off 114 workers.
• The International Monetary Fund requested that Ireland's parliament approve a controversial budget package. It was designed to strengthen Ireland's banks and bring the country's deficit to the limits of the European Union.
• A garment factory fire in Bangladesh near Dhaka has claimed the lives of at least 20 people.
• Japan protests First Deputy Prime Minister, Russia, Igor Shuvalov's visit to the disputed Kunashiri, Etorofu Islands.
• After it announced that a refugee camp was closing, the United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees urged Cambodia to give more time for Vietnamese refugees to settle in Cambodia.
• European Union foreign ministers say they will recognize a Palestinian state if it is appropriate.
• Paras, a former Crown Prince of Nepalese, is being held for attempted murder. He allegedly fired a gun during an argument in a restaurant.
• Hubert Webb was acquitted by the Supreme Court of the Philippines along with six other victims of the Vizconde massacre. The vote was 7-4. Four justices abstained.
• Julian Assange will be released under bail of PS240,000 GBP
• After holding a protest march against a video showing a policeman whipping women, at least 30 Sudanese ladies were arrested. (BBC),
• Russian officials will continue to plan to build a controversial motorway through Khimki Forest.
• Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's President, announces plans to adopt laws by decree over the next six to 18 months amid opposition.
• Michael Somare is stepping down as Prime Minister in Papua New Guinea to allow for the upcoming leadership tribunal. During the trial, Sam Abal, Deputy Prime Minister, becomes Prime Minister.
• Italian politics
• Italian politics: Silvio Berlusconi, the Prime Minister of Italy, narrowly survived (314 to 311) a No-confidence vote in parliament by Gianfranco fini. An investigation is underway into a formal complaint that Mr Berlusconi tried to buy votes. (BBC), Violent protests take place in Rome after the vote.
• After the election, violent protests are held in Rome.
• General Hwang Euidon, the chief of South Korean Army, resigns.
• A mass protest was organized by supporters of Alassane Ouattara, the presidential candidate of Ivory Coast, over the results of the recent presidential elections.
• See more

See also

What happened on December 14 in history? Find out the list of December 14th major events

What was 2010 famous for? Discover everything about 2010

Who died on December 14, 2010?

• Timothy Davlin

  American politician (Born 1957).

• Dale Roberts

  English footballer (Born 1986).

• Neva Patterson

  American actress (Born 1920).

• Neal C. Wilson
• Alberto Segado
• Ada Cóncaro
• Pascal Rakotomavo

Other December 14th famous deaths

• Myrna Loy

  American actress whose political views took her into prominence in UNESCO.

• Andrei Sakharov

  Soviet nuclear physicist, dissident and human rights activist.

• Dinah Washington

  American singer and pianist, who has been cited as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s".

• William Bendix

  actor (Life of Riley), dies in Los Angeles, California at age 58.

See all famous people who died on December 14th

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Sagittarius

Sagittarius personality

Who should a Sagittarius marry?

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn

Personality of December born

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger

The day of the week was Tuesday.

December 14th marks the 347th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 17 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

December 2010 calendar

Top #5 songs in the USA

1. Katy Perry - Firework
2. P!nk - Raise Your Glass
3. Rihanna - What's My Name?
4. The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
5. Bruno Mars - Grenade

Top #5 R&B songs

1. Trey Songz - Can't Be Friends
2. Rick Ross Featuring Drake & Chrisette Michele - Aston Martin Music
3. Waka Flocka Flame Featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale - No Hands
4. Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall - Deuces
5. Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me

Top #5 Rock songs

1. The Black Keys - Tighten Up
2. Stone Sour - Say You'll Haunt Me
3. Linkin Park - Waiting For The End
4. Three Days Grace - World So Cold
5. Neon Trees - Animal

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Don Omar & Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro
2. Shakira Featuring El Cata - Loca
3. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Nina De Mi Corazon
4. Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - Ni Lo Intentes
5. Pitbull - Bon, Bon

Division 2

• Evian Thonon Gaillard - Laval : 3 - 0

Division 1

• Dundee - Cowdenbeath : 3 - 0
• Dunfermline - Partick : 0 - 0
• Ross County - Morton : 2 - 2

Division 2

• Peterhead - Airdrie Utd : 5 - 1

Division 3

• Elgin - Albion Rvs : 2 - 2

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