Tuesday May 20, 2014

US date format: 5/20/2014, UK date format: 20/5/2014

The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 20, 2014).

The number one song in US was All Of Me by John Legend.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Chestnut Street by Maeve Binchy was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching La Malquerida. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War or Lego Ninjago: Nindroids.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 20 across the years or at May 2014 calendar.

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May 20, 2014 Events

What happened on May 20, 2014?

Historical Events

2014 pro-Russian unrest Ukraine:: Rinat Akhmetov, a billionaire from Ukraine, asks workers to organize a peaceful rally in Donetsk in protest of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
Rinat Akhmetov, a billionaire Ukrainian from Ukraine, asks workers to organize a peaceful rally in Donetsk in protest against the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
At least 118 people were killed in two explosions near Jos, Nigeria. (BBC),
Shia insurgency: At least 16 people are killed during clashes between Shi'ite Muslims tribesmen and Yemeni government troops and allied Sunni tribal men.
Clashes between Shi'ite Muslim tribesmen, Yemeni government forces and allied Sunni tribal members result in at least 16 deaths.
American car manufacturer General Motors recalls another 2.5 million vehicles.
Credit Suisse pleads guilty in the assisting American citizens to avoid taxes and agrees to pay a US$2.6 million fine.
A truck carrying 1.5-2 million bees from Florida to Maine crashes.
Shutdown Gran Turismo 5 Online Servers
After a bus crashes into a canyon in India's Jammu Kashmir state, at least 17 people were killed and 27 others were injured.
Russian media reports that at least six people were killed in a collision between a passenger train and a freight train.
The United States Coast Guard continues its search for four British sailors who were lost in the middle of the Atlantic.
As a member on Usher's team, Josh Kaufman is the Season 6 winner of NBC's The Voice.
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, arrives in China to make a state visit.
American actor Michael Jace was arrested for the shooting death in Los Angeles of his wife.
Three young girls, aged 2 to 3 years old, are killed by a knife at their Torrance home. The mother of the children is charged with murder.
2013-14 Thai political crisis
After six months of political unrest, the Royal Thai Army declared martial law.
Before being sworn in as Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has been officially reelected as leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (and the National Democratic Alliance)
Malawian general elections: Malawians vote in general elections
Malawians vote in general elections.
The Charlotte Hornets, the NBA team that has been known as the Charlotte Bobcats from 2004 onwards officially changed its name. The team also claims the history and records of the New Orleans Pelicans franchise, which began with the 1988-89 season and ended with 2001-02, when it was known as the Charlotte Hornets.
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May 20, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 20, 2014?

Ross Brown

Other May 20th famous deaths

Gilda Radner
American comedienne on stage and film who created a gallery of offbeat characters as one of the original cast members of TV's "Saturday...
Paul Ricoeur
French philosopher, the author of more than a dozen books and several hundred articles that influenced philosophical thought in both French...
Lucy Gordon
British model and actress (Born 1980).
Anton Diffring
Koblenz, Germany -- Actor (Assignment Vienna).

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May 20, 2014 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

Who should a Taurus marry?

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Horse

May 20, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 20, 2014?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

May 20th marks the 139th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 225 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2014 calendar

May	2014
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

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Music charts

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