Wednesday May 21, 2014

US date format: 5/21/2014, UK date format: 21/5/2014

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 21, 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 Natchez Burning by Greg Iles was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching La Malquerida. If you liked videogames you were probably playing 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil or Golem Arcana.

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.

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May 21, 2014 Events

What happened on May 21, 2014?

Historical Events

2014 Libyan Uprising: General Khalifa Beqasim Haftar demands that the government hand power over to the country's top judiciary amid heavy fighting in Tripoli. (Reuters) Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeq refuses resignation, while the Ministry of Defense calls for the arrest of all soldiers who support Gen. Haftar's campaign.
General Khalifa Beqasim Haftar urges the government to hand power over to the country's top judge amid heavy fighting in Tripoli.
While Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeq refuses resignation, the Ministry of Defense issues an order calling for the arrest of all soldiers who joined Gen. Haftar’s campaign.
War in North-West Pakistan: Pakistan Air Force fighter planes bomb militant hideouts in North Waziristan. They kill approximately 60 militants, and injure another 30.
Pakistan Air Force fighter jets attacked suspected militant hideouts at North Waziristan. They killed approximately 60 militants, and injured another 30.
Ten policemen and three civilians were killed when the Taliban attacked Badakhshan, Laghman and Laghman provinces of Afghanistan.
17 people are killed when Boko Haram attacked the village Alagarno in Nigeria's Borno State.
After they invaded South Korean waters, the Republic of Korea Navy fired warning shots at three patrol boats belonging to the Korean People's Navy.
Conflict between Israel and Palestine: Defence for Children International publishes video of two Palestinians who were allegedly shot by Israeli soldiers during violent demonstrations.
Defence for Children International releases a video that shows two Palestinians who were allegedly shot to death by Israeli soldiers at a violent demonstration.
The SBU has taken Graham Phillips, a British citizen and reporter for the Russian television network RT to Mariupol.
Graham Phillips, a British national who is a reporter for the Russian television network RT, was taken into custody in Mariupol by SBU.
General Motors has announced that it will recall 218,000 Chevrolet Aveos from an older model due to a fire hazard.
After a cyber-attack on a database that contained encrypted passwords and other financial data, eBay requires its users to update their passwords.
Relations between China and Russia: Xi Jinping signs a huge natural gas export agreement worth $400 billion over a 30-year period.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping sign a huge natural gas export deal worth $400 billion over a 30-year period.
Anti-China protests in Vietnam 2014: Six deaths have been reported as a result of anti-China violence in Vietnam. The riots are continuing over South China Sea oil-rich islands. China sent ships to evacuate 3000 Vietnamese citizens.
Six people have been killed in anti-China protests in Vietnam, which continue over the South China Sea's oil-rich islands. China sent ships to evacuate 3000 Vietnamese citizens.
2014 Taipei Metro Attack : At least 4 people are killed and 21 others injured in a knife attack on a Taipei Metro train.
At least 4 people are killed and 21 others injured in a knife attack on a Taipei Metro Train.
A court in Egypt sentenced 155 members to prison for their Muslim Brotherhood activities, with 54 of them being given life sentences.
Hosni Mubarak, former President of Egypt, is sentenced for embezzlement and will spend three years in prison.
After releasing a fan clip to Pharrell Williams' "Happy" and causing outcries across the internet, six Iranians were arrested. They were released in Tehran.
A Czech Republic court sentenced 10 men to death for poisoned alcohol production that caused more than 30 deaths in 2012.
General election in Guinea-Bissau, 2014. Jose Mario Vaz, former Finance Minister of Guinea Bissau is elected President.
Jose Mario Vaz, a former Finance Minister of Guinea Bissau, is elected President of Guinea Bissau.
Sacramento, California approves a new arena for the Sacramento Kings, valued at $447 million.
After a 1-1 draw, England won the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. The Netherlands lost on penalties.
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May 21, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 21, 2014?

Other May 21st famous deaths

Rajiv Gandhi
Indian politician and noted family, the eldest son of Indira Gandhi.
Niki de Saint Phalle
French sculptor, painter and filmmaker (Born 1930).
Barbara Cartland
British author of hundreds of books on philosophy, history, sociology, cooking, drama, verse and autobiographies - but primarily, romance...
John Garfield
American actor who played in 31 films from 1938-1951.

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May 21, 2014 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini 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 21, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 21, 2014?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

May 21st marks the 140th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 224 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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