What happened on Thursday May 15, 2014?

Here's what happened on May 15, 2014:

• MV Sewol Sinking: Crew Charged In the aftermath of the tragic MV Sewol ferry sinking off South Korea's coast, 15 crew members were formally charged in connection with the disaster. Four additional individuals, including the ship's captain, faced homicide charges, reflecting the severe negligence that led to significant loss of life.
• Turkey Mine Disaster Protests Following the Soma mine catastrophe, several trade unions in Turkey organized a nationwide one-day strike. Protests erupted in multiple cities including Ankara, Istanbul, Bursa, Antalya, and Diyarbakir. The official death toll reached 282, with approximately 150 miners still missing. Many demonstrations turned violent, with police responding forcefully.
• Sudan Apostasy Death Sentence Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, a pregnant Christian woman, was sentenced to death in Sudan for apostasy. The case drew widespread international condemnation, highlighting ongoing religious persecution and human rights concerns.
• Syrian Civil War: Car Bomb Near Turkish Border A devastating car bomb exploded near the Turkish border during the ongoing Syrian Civil War, resulting in at least 29 fatalities and numerous injuries. The attack highlights the ongoing volatility and violence in the region.
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Deadly Demonstration Israeli soldiers reportedly killed two Palestinians during demonstrations near a prison housing Palestinian militants. The protesters were waving flags and throwing stones, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the region.
• Bangladesh Ferry Disaster A catastrophic ferry crash on the Meghna River in Bangladesh's Munshiganj district resulted in at least 12 confirmed deaths, with numerous passengers reported missing. The incident underscores the ongoing maritime safety challenges in the region.
• Thai Political Crisis: Bangkok Protest Attack During the 2013-14 Thai political crisis, a violent attack on an anti-government demonstration in Bangkok resulted in 2 deaths and 21 injuries, highlighting the deep political divisions and unrest in Thailand.
• Aaron Hernandez Murder Charges Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with two counts of murder related to a July 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston's South End, marking another legal challenge for the controversial athlete.
• Los Angeles Oil Pipe Burst An oil pipe in Los Angeles ruptured, spilling an estimated 10,000 gallons of oil onto city streets, causing significant environmental and infrastructural damage.

Events in 2014

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

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

Stock market quotes on May 15, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $102.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $594.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $40.09
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.72
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.07

Exchange Rates on May 15, 2014:

• 1 USD = 101.57 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0878 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8908 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2304 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.26 JPY

May 15, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 135th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 2014 can also be written as 5/15/2014 in the US and as 15/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 2014 in May 2014 calendar

Famous people died on May 15, 2014:

• Jean-Luc Dehaene

  Prominent Belgian politician and lawyer who served as the 63rd Prime Minister of Belgium, playing a significant role in the country's...

• Noribumi Suzuki

  Japanese director and screenwriter (b. 1933).

• Jean Oury
• Vito Santangelo

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on May 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Pharrell Williams - Happy
3. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
4. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
5. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Pharrell Williams - Happy
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga - Loyal

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 2014 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 07:17 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 2014.

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Someone born on May 15, 2014 is:

10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 29 days old,

or 573 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4017 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 15, 2014.

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