What happened on Wednesday January 15, 2014?

Here's what happened on January 15, 2014:

• After she got lost from her hotel, a Danish tourist was gang-raped by Delhi, India gangs.
• Radio waves are used by the National Security Agency to spy on computers.
• Insurgency in Iraq (post-U.S. withdrawal: A series of attacks in central Iraq has resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people.
• A series of attacks on central Iraq has resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people.
• Burma's internal conflict: A Thailand-based women’s rights group accuses Myanmar that it uses rape to wage war.
• A group representing women rights in Thailand accuses Myanmar that it uses rape to wage war.
• Syrian Civil War: The United Nations has received an additional US$1.4 billion from the Arab and Western countries.
• The United States has returned 11th-12th-century sculptures taken by art thieves from temples of India.
• According to the World Bank, the Great Recession has caused economic damage that is now beginning to reverse.
• After firefighters ran her over, a graphic video of the 16-year old Chinese girl's death in Asiana Airlines Flight 214, is released.
• After firefighters ran over her in the aftermath of the plane crash, firefighters released a graphic video.
• Nigeria has passed an anti-LGBT law making gay marriage punishable with up to 14 years imprisonment
• Italy claims it will use its Italian Army to fight the mafia that is accused of dumping toxic materials in Naples.
• 2014 Egyptian Constitutional Referendum: Egyptians vote for a constitution that bans political parties based upon religion, gives women equal rights, and protects the Coptic Christians status.
• 2013-14 Thai political crisis
• Thai protesters are continuing to shut down Bangkok to force Yingluck out.
• Australia warns about bushfires caused by a heatwave that has effected the country at 40C (104F).
• Egypt Holds Constitutional Referendum Egyptians voted on a new constitution that prohibits religion-based political parties, guarantees women's equal rights, and provides protections for the Coptic Christian minority.
• NSA Surveillance Techniques Revealed The National Security Agency was discovered to be using radio waves as a method to conduct covert surveillance on computer systems, raising significant privacy and cybersecurity concerns.
• Deadly Attacks in Central Iraq A series of coordinated attacks in central Iraq resulted in the tragic loss of at least 26 lives, underscoring the ongoing instability and violence in the region following the U.S. withdrawal.
• Myanmar Accused of Sexual Violence in Conflict A Thailand-based women's rights organization accused Myanmar of systematically using rape as a weapon of war, drawing international attention to human rights violations in the region.
• Danish Tourist Sexually Assaulted in Delhi A Danish tourist was sexually assaulted in Delhi, India after becoming disoriented and separated from her hotel, highlighting serious safety concerns for female travelers in the region.
• Nigeria Passes Severe Anti-LGBT Legislation Nigeria enacted a controversial law criminalizing same-sex marriage, with penalties of up to 14 years imprisonment, drawing international condemnation for human rights violations.
• US Returns Stolen Cultural Artifacts to India The United States repatriated 11th-12th century sculptures that had been stolen from Indian temples, marking a significant gesture of cultural respect and historical preservation.
• Controversial Video Released from Asiana Airlines Crash A graphic video documenting the tragic death of a 16-year-old Chinese girl, who was accidentally run over by firefighters in the aftermath of the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash, was released to the public.
• Italy Mobilizes Army Against Mafia Environmental Crimes Italy announced plans to deploy its military to combat mafia organizations accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in Naples, signaling an escalation in the fight against organized crime.
• Thai Political Crisis Intensifies Protesters continued to blockade Bangkok, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, escalating the ongoing political instability in Thailand.

Events in 2014

January 15, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 2014

January 15, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 15, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $99.16
• Apple AAPL: opens at $553.52
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $35.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.15
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.82

Exchange Rates on January 15, 2014:

• 1 USD = 104.54 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0934 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9085 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.046 CNY
• 1 EUR = 142.24 JPY

January 15, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 15th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 2014 can also be written as 1/15/2014 in the US and as 15/1/2014 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 2014 in January 2014 calendar

Famous people died on January 15, 2014:

• Roger Lloyd-Pack

  English actor known for his roles in various television series and films, who passed away on January 15, 2014.

• Curtis Bray

  American football player and coach (b. 1970).

• John Dobson

  Eldon square and lilburn tower were designed by an english architect (d. 1865).

• Francesco Loperfido
• Silvio Antonini

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on January 15th

January 15, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 2014 was Timber by Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha - Timber
2. OneRepublic - Counting Stars
3. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
4. Lorde - Royals
5. A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera - Say Something

January 15, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 2014 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love
3. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
4. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
5. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring ScHoolboy Q & Hollis - White Walls

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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January 15, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 2014 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 January 15, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:48 pm and setting at 07:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 2014.

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Someone born on January 15, 2014 is:

11 years 4 months old,

or 136 months and 21 days old,

or 594 weeks and 1 day old,

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