Wednesday October 14, 2015: on this day

October 14, 2015 was the 287th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 14, 2015 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 14, 2015, who was born and died on October 14, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Hills by The Weeknd), movies (e.g. The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. It Had To Be You) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 14th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 14, 2015?


October 14, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 287th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 2015 can also be written as 10/14/2015 in the US and as 14/10/2015 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 2015 in October 2015 calendar

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October 14, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 2015:

  • After yesterday's massacre and destruction of a church, the president of indonesia joko widodo called for calm in aceh.
  • Iranian involvement in syria's civil war: two iranian revolutionary guards officers were reportedly killed in syria. (al arabiya). thousands of iranian troops arrive in syria in order to start a new offensive at the battle of aleppo.
  • According to reports, two officers of the iranian revolutionary guards were killed in syria.
  • Reports say that thousands of iranian troops have arrived in syria to start a new offensive at the battle of aleppo.
  • According to a u.s. official, foreign involvement in the syrian civil war is now possible. the united states and russia have reached a memorandum for understanding which establishes basic safety procedures in the sky above syria.
  • According to a u.s. official, the two countries are finalizing a memorandum that establishes basic safety procedures for the skies above syria.
  • Islamic state of iraq and the levant: american-led intervention, iraq (2014-present). isil confirms that u.s. forces have killed abu mutaz al-qurashi in an airstrike close to mosul in august.
  • Isil confirms that the u.s. killed abu mutaz al-qurashi (its number two leader) in an airstrike in mosul in august.
  • Israel's military has established new checkpoints in its arab neighborhoods. there are also thousands of border police officers stationed in cities to support police forces in the wake of recent stabbing attacks in palestine.
  • After charging at israeli police with knives, a palestinian man in camouflaged clothes is shot dead at jerusalem’s damascus gate. a second attacker from palestine stabs a woman aged 70 near jerusalem’s central bus station. police then shoot him dead.
  • Taunsa sharif bombings: at least seven people are killed and 13 more injured in a suicide bomb attack in pakistan's punjab province. it was committed at the office of sardar amjad farooq khan khosa (mna pakistan muslim league), who was not there. sardar khosa, a participant in a meeting at islamabad, claimed that he didn't receive any threat or alarm prior to the explosion. tehreek-e-taliban pakistan jamaat-ul-ahrar claims responsibility for the attack.
  • In pakistan's punjab province, a suicide bomber kills seven and injures thirteen others. it happened in the political office of sardar amjad farooq khan khosa (pakistan muslim league mna), who was not there. sardar khosa, a participant in a meeting at islamabad, claimed that he didn't receive any threat or alarm prior to the explosion. tehreek-e-taliban pakistan jamaat-ul-ahrar claims responsibility for the attack.
  • Boko haram insurgency - a triple suicide bomb attack in the northeast nigerian town of maiduguri has killed at least seven people. (yahoo). the u.s. will send 300 troops to cameroon in a major effort to combat boko haram.
  • At least 7 people are killed in a triple suicide bombing attack in maiduguri, northeast nigeria.
  • As part of an intensified effort to combat boko haram in the area, the u.s. will send 300 troops to cameroon.
  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). taliban insurgents took control of two security checkpoints in kandahar, in the southern helmand province. they also killed at least 29 border officers, according to local officials.
  • According to officials, at least 29 border officers were killed when taliban insurgents took control of two security checkpoints in southern helmand province.
  • Today's weekly general audience begins with pope francis asking for forgiveness for recent scandals in rome and vatican. he didn't provide any details. sunday, october 25, 2015 marks the end of the synod on the family.
  • The pilot was injured when a swiss boeing f/a-18 military aircraft crashed in france during a training mission. the swiss defense ministry said that it didn't know the cause of the accident.
  • Two people are killed and 23 injured when a temporary footbridge was built across the m1 motorway near sandton, south africa. rescue work continues on both carriageways of the motorway.
  • 2015 mina stampede - an updated count from the associated press brings the death toll from mina during the hajj at least to 1,621, with many still missing.
  • The associated press has updated the count to show that the death toll from mina's stampede during hajj is now at least 1,621, although hundreds remain missing.
  • Myanmar general election 2015: myanmar election officials confirm that the landmark polls will take place on november 8, 2015. the opposition had rejected a postponement due to this summer’s flooding. this election will be myanmar's first after the country's departure from military rule for half a century in 2011.
  • After the opposition refused to postpone due to the flooding this summer, myanmar election authorities confirmed that landmark polls would take place on november 8. this election will be myanmar's first after the country's departure from military rule for half a century in 2011.
  • 2015 wnba season. in north american basketball the minnesota lynx won their third women’s national basketball association title in five seasons beating the indiana fever by 3 games to 2.
  • The minnesota lynx won their third women's national basketball association title, beating the indiana fever by 3 games to 2.
  • The toronto blue jays beat the texas rangers 6-3 and the kansas city royals defeated the houston astros 7-2 in a pair american league division series (alds), deciding game fives. the best-of-7 2015 american league championship series (alcs) will determine the teams. the series will open friday, october 16th at 7:30 pm edt. in that case, the defending al champions kansas city host their rivals the blue jays. this is the blue jays' first appearance in the alcs since 1993.
  • Skip yowell, a businessman and outdoorman, was the co-founder of jansport, a popular backpack manufacturer. he died in st. peter, kansas.
  • A suicide bomb attack in pakistan kills at least seven people and injures 13 others.

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October 14, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 14, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $111.29
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.65
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.74
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $149.60

Exchange Rates on October 14, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8713 EUR
  • 1 USD = 118.862 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6462 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3695 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2928 CAD

October 14, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Wrexham - Guiseley : 3 - 3
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October 14, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 14, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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October 14, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 14, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 2015 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 October 14, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:27 am and setting at 08:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 2015.

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Who was born on October 14, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:

  • Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish

    Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Cliff Richard
    Cliff Richard

    British singer, musician, performer and actor.

  • Lori Petty
    Lori Petty

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Skyler Shaye
    Skyler Shaye

    American actress.

  • Udo Kier
    Udo Kier

    Germany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).

  • Bernie Siegel
    Bernie Siegel

    American surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.

  • Karyn White
    Karyn White

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rowan Blanchard
    Rowan Blanchard

    American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.

  • Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan

    Steve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...

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October 14, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 5 months old,

or 101 months and 15 days old,

or 441 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3089 days old,

if you were born on October 14, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 2015?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 14, 2015.

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October 14, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 14, 2015:

  • Akeem Browder

    Akeem Browder was a political activist who fought for criminal justice reform before his untimely death.

  • Gillespie John H.

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics.

  • Margaret Keyes

    American historian and academic (b. 1918).

  • Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani

    Indian admiral (b. 1930).

  • Mathieu Kérékou

    Beninese soldier and politician, president of benin (d. 2015).

  • Nurlan Balgimbayev

    Kazakh politician, 3rd prime minister of kazakhstan (b. 1947).

  • Robbie Braithwaite
  • Marianne Dickerson
  • Florența Mihai

What famous deaths happened on October 14th?

Famous deaths on October 14th:

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña

    American actress and director (d. 2014.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn

    American actor playing the role of character actor.

  • Raymond Pellegrin
    Raymond Pellegrin

    Raymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.

  • John Clive
    John Clive

    English actor and author (d. 2012).

  • Laura La Plante
    Laura La Plante

    Screen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.

  • Isaly Bernstein

    Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...

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October 14, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 14, 2015:

  • Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
  • World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
  • RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
  • World Organ Donation Day
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October 14, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 14, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 14, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 14, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Hills
  2. - What Do You Mean?
  3. - Hotline Bling
  4. - Can't Feel My Face
  5. - 679

October 14, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 14, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 14, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Hills
  2. - Hotline Bling
  3. - Can't Feel My Face
  4. - 679
  5. - Watch Me

October 14, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 14, 2015 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 14, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 14, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Sunset
  5. - La Gozadera

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October 14, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 14, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Martian

The Martian

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara

Country: United States of America

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

October 14, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 14, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

It Had to Be You

It Had to Be You

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Sasha Gordon

The Principal

The Principal

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Jody Hill

Celia

Celia

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ann Turner

Dix pour cent

Dix pour cent

Release year: 2015

Country: France

Ash vs Evil Dead

Ash vs Evil Dead

Release year: 2015

Written by:

Starring: Bruce Campbell, Jill Marie Jones, Lucy Lawless, Ray Santiago

Country: United States of America

October 14, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 14, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Invisible, Inc.

Invisible, Inc.

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4

Genre: Turn-based tactics, stealth

Publisher: Klei Entertainment

Hand of Fate

Hand of Fate

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Defiant Development

AdvertCity

AdvertCity

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Linux, OS X

Genre: Tycoon game

Publisher: VoxelStorm

Captain Earth

Captain Earth

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Mecha, Science fiction, Romance

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Afterfall: Reconquest

Afterfall: Reconquest

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter, action, adventure

Publisher: Nicolas Entertainment Group

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Who was the US President on October 14, 2015?

On October 14, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 2015?

On October 14, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 14, 2015?

On October 14, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 14th?

October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
  • 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),

Find out more about October 14th

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for October 2015?

October 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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