Thursday October 16, 2014: on this day

October 16, 2014 was the 289th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 16, 2014 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 16, 2014, who was born and died on October 16, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor), movies (e.g. Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan), TV series (e.g. The Affair) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 2014?


October 16, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 289th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2014 can also be written as 10/16/2014 in the US and as 16/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2014 in October 2014 calendar

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October 16, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 2014:

  • War in north-west pakistan: pakistan air force claims that it has killed at least 27 militants during overnight airstrikes.
  • According to the pakistan air force, at least 27 militants were killed in overnight airstrikes.
  • New zealand, malaysian, angola and spain were elected to the united nations security council for two-years starting in 2015.
  • Thiago henrique da rocha, a brazilian police officer, is arrested. they claim that he has murdered at least 39 people in a period of three years. this included homeless women, gays and women.
  • After iveta grigule, latvian mep, dissolved the europe of freedom and direct democracy group (efdd), in the european parliament, which was established by eurosceptic parties following the european elections. (guardian),
  • 2014 hong kong protests
  • Overnight scuffles are taking place between hong kong police force and occupy central with love and peace protesters.

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October 16, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.58
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $95.55
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $42.53
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.99
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.80

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 106.28 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1264 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.943 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.123 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 136.06 JPY
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October 16, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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 16, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 16, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 2014 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 October 16, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:13 am and setting at 02:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 2014.

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Who was born on October 16, 2014?


Famous people born on October 16, 2014:

  • Iris Dahl

    Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 5 months old,

or 113 months and 12 days old,

or 493 weeks

or 3451 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 2014?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 16, 2014.

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October 16, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 2014:

  • Benjermin Bradlee

    Benjermin Bradlee was an American journalist who served as the executive editor of The Washington Post from 1968 to 1991.

  • John Spencer-Churchill

    11th duke of marlborough, english businessman (d. 2014).

  • Allen Forte

    American musicologist and theorist (b. 1926).

  • Seppo Kuusela

    Finnish basketball player and coach (b. 1934).

  • Ioannis Charalambopoulos

    Greek colonel and politician, deputy prime minister of greece (d. 2014).

  • Ennio Baiardi
  • Sergio Zampetti
  • XI duca di Marlborough John Spencer-Churchill
  • Tim Hauser

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 2014:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 16, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All About That Bass
  2. - Shake It Off
  3. - Black Widow
  4. - Bang Bang
  5. - Anaconda

October 16, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2014 was Black Widow by Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Black Widow
  2. - Anaconda
  3. - Don't Tell 'Em
  4. - Hot Boy
  5. - Lifestyle

October 16, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 16, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Eres Mia
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - No Me Pidas Perdon
  5. - 6 AM

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October 16, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Interstellar

Interstellar

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy

Country: United States of America

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Nebraska

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Ryan Coogler

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand

Country: United States of America

Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

October 16, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 2014 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Affair

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

The Equalizer

The Equalizer

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Blockbustaz

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

Intruders

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

Lucha Underground

Lucha Underground

Release year: 2014

Starring: Matthew Kaye, Melissa Santos, Vampiro, Rick Knox

Country: United States of America

October 16, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

What If? by Randall Munroe

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The creator of the hilarious webcomic xkcd offers funny and informative answers for important questions that you may not have thought of.

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies

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Entertainment Weekly called the #1 New York Times Bestseller "a surefire hit." NOW AN EMMY-NOMINATED HOBO(r) LIMITED SERIES STARRING REESE Witherspon, NICOLE KIDMAN and SHAILENE WOODLEY. DIRECTOR OF WILD & DALLAS BUYERS CLUB: JEAN-MARC VALLEE AND WRITER DAVIDE.

Rebel Yell by S. C. Gwynne

Rebel Yell

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The epic New York Times bestseller about how Civil War General Thomas "Stonewall", Jackson became a tragic and great national hero is a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.

Killing Patton by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Patton

By:

The Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy and Killing Jesus novels have delighted readers all over the globe. These nonfiction works take the reader into the heart of some of the most notorious murders in history.

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Station Eleven

By:

Kirsten Raymonde, a National Book Award FinalistA PEN/Faulkner Award finalist, will never forget the night Arthur Leander (the famous Hollywood actor) had a heart attack while performing King

October 16, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bounden

Bounden

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Party game

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Crossy Road

Crossy Road

Platform: iOS, tvOS, Android, Windows Phone

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: iOS, tvOS; Hipster Whale; Android, Windows Phone; Yodo1

Among the Sleep

Among the Sleep

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux PlayStation 4 Xbox One

Genre: Survival horror, adventure

Publisher: Krillbite Studio (PC) Sony Computer Entertainment (PS4) Microsoft Studios (XBOX)

Football Manager 2015

Football Manager 2015

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Sports, business simulation

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on October 16, 2014?

On October 16, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 2014?

On October 16, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 2014?

On October 16, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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What happened in 2014?

2014 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Six people were killed when six Indonesian police officers opened fire on suspected militants in Jakarta.
  • Spillover from the Syrian Civil War in Lebanon: Sources confirm that Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid has been captured by Lebanon. He is the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, responsible for the recent bombing attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Somali Civil War (2009-present), 11 people killed in bomb attack outside a Somali hotel in Mogadishu. (Standard Media),

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What was the calendar for October 2014?

October 2014 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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