What happened on Friday July 18, 2014?

Here's what happened on July 18, 2014:

• Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shot Down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was tragically shot down over Eastern Ukraine by a Buk surface-to-air missile launched from pro-Russian separatist-controlled territory, resulting in the complete loss of all 298 lives on board. This devastating incident marked a critical moment in the 2014 Ukraine conflict, drawing international condemnation and heightened tensions between Russia and the West.
• Obama Blames Russia for MH17 Downing US President Barack Obama stated that the United States has increasing evidence that the missile which brought down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was launched from Russia by Ukrainian separatists, directly holding Russia responsible for the escalating crisis in Ukraine.
• ISIS Ultimatum to Christians The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) issued a severe ultimatum to Christians in their controlled territories: convert to a subordinate dhimmi status, leave the region immediately, or face execution. This event highlighted the extreme religious persecution practiced by the terrorist organization.
• ISIS Seizes Syrian Gas Field Insurgents affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) launched a significant attack on the Shaer gas field near Palmyra in central Syria, resulting in the deaths of approximately 115 soldiers, guards, and employees. This operation demonstrated ISIS's strategic targeting of critical infrastructure.
• Boko Haram Attacks Damboa Suspected Boko Haram militants conducted a devastating raid on the town of Damboa in Nigeria, setting large portions of the town ablaze, including the market. Initial reports confirmed at least 18 deaths, with expectations of the toll rising significantly.
• Espirito Santo Financial Group Seeks Creditor Protection Espirito Santo Financial Group, the holding company of Portugal's second-largest bank, filed for creditor protection in Luxembourg, signaling significant financial distress and potential broader economic implications.
• Typhoon Rammasun Devastates Philippines and China Typhoon Rammasun caused extensive damage across the Philippines and southern China, killing at least 54 people in the Philippines. In Shenzhen, the typhoon's heavy rains caused a bank roof collapse, resulting in three deaths and eleven injuries.
• Tennis Match-Fixing Arrests Six Australian men were arrested for their alleged involvement in an international tennis match-fixing syndicate, revealing potential corruption in professional sports.

Events in 2014

July 18, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 2014

July 18, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 18, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $102.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $93.62
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.65
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.77
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $191.96

Exchange Rates on July 18, 2014:

• 1 USD = 101.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0733 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8983 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2075 CNY
• 1 EUR = 137.06 JPY

July 18, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 199th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 2014 can also be written as 7/18/2014 in the US and as 18/7/2014 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 2014 in July 2014 calendar

July 18, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. MAGIC! - Rude
3. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
4. Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong
5. Sam Smith - Stay With Me

July 18, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. Jason Derulo Featuring Snoop Dogg - Wiggle
3. John Legend - All Of Me
4. Pharrell Williams - Happy
5. Trey Songz - Na Na

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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July 18, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 2014 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 July 18, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 02:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 2014.

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Someone born on July 18, 2014 is:

10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 8 days old,

or 570 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3996 days old,

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There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 18, 2014.

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