What happened on Monday October 20, 2014?

Here's what happened on October 20, 2014:

• ISIL Conflict and Baghdad Bombings Turkey agreed to allow Kurdish fighters to join the battle against Islamic State (ISIL) in Kobane. Simultaneously, a devastating wave of suicide and car bombings in Baghdad and Karbala killed at least 43 Shi'ite civilians, demonstrating the region's extreme volatility.
• U.S. Airdrops Weapons to Kurdish Fighters The U.S. military conducted a strategic airdrop of weapons, ammunition, and medical supplies to Kurdish fighters battling ISIS near Kobani, Syria. This operation was supported by 135 recent airstrikes aimed at slowing the ISIS offensive.
• Joko Widodo Elected President of Indonesia Joko Widodo was democratically elected as the President of Indonesia, marking a significant transition in the country's political leadership. As a progressive leader, his election represented a shift towards more reform-oriented governance.
• Libyan Conflict Escalation Pro-government forces launched a significant military assault against Islamist militants, resulting in a high-intensity conflict with 75 fatalities reported within a five-day period, highlighting the ongoing instability in Libya.
• Explosion in Donetsk During War in Donbass A massive explosion occurred at a rubber plant in the rebel-held city of Donetsk. Russian media alleged missile involvement, which was immediately denied by the Ukrainian government, further escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
• Fatal Plane Crash Kills Total S.A. CEO Christophe de Margerie, the Chairman and CEO of Total S.A., was killed in a plane accident in Moscow, along with three other crew members, causing significant shock in the global business community.
• Japanese Cabinet Members Resign Two cabinet members of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Yuko Obuchi (Trade Minister) and Midori Matsushima, resigned due to a political funds misuse scandal, revealing internal governance challenges.
• Suspected Foreign Underwater Activity in Stockholm Archipelago An ongoing investigation was conducted regarding the Russian oil tanker NS Concord's suspicious maritime movements near Stockholm, raising geopolitical tensions and maritime security concerns.
• Hurricane Gonzalo Impacts United Kingdom The remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo made landfall in the United Kingdom, causing significant meteorological disruption with heavy rainfall and gale-force winds, impacting transportation and daily life.
• Deadly Bus Collision in Bangladesh A tragic traffic accident on the Dhaka–Rajshahi highway resulted in at least 30 fatalities when two buses collided, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges in Bangladesh.

Events in 2014

October 20, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 2014

October 20, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 20, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.63
• Apple AAPL: opens at $98.31
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.06
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.91
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $166.84

Exchange Rates on October 20, 2014:

• 1 USD = 106.96 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1288 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9432 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1233 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.87 JPY

October 20, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Genoa - Empoli : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Fortuna Dusseldorf - St Pauli : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sociedad - Getafe : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Valenciennes - Dijon : 0 - 3

October 20, 2014 was a Monday and it was the 293rd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 2014 can also be written as 10/20/2014 in the US and as 20/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 2014 in October 2014 calendar

Famous people died on October 20, 2014:

• Oscar de la Renta

  Internationally acclaimed Dominican-American fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture and dressed numerous celebrities and First...

• Christophe de Margerie

  Christophe de Margerie was a prominent French business leader who served as CEO of Total S.A.

• René Burri

  Renowned Swiss photographer and photojournalist known for his documentary and artistic photography.

• Manoel Raymundo Pais de Almeida

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on October 20th

October 20, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
2. Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
4. Tove Lo - Habits (Stay High)
5. Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang

October 20, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 2014 was Black Widow by Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
2. Jeremih Featuring YG - Don't Tell 'Em
3. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
4. Bobby Shmurda - Hot Boy
5. Rich Gang Featuring Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan - Lifestyle

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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October 20, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 2014 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 20, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:56 am and setting at 04:59 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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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 2014

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Someone born on October 20, 2014 is:

10 years 6 months old,

or 126 months and 3 days old,

or 548 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3838 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 2014?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 20, 2014.

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