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.
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May 21, 2014 Famous Deaths


Who died on May 21, 2014?

Other May 21st famous deaths

  • Indian politician and noted family, the eldest son of Indira Gandhi.

  • French sculptor, painter and filmmaker (Born 1930).

  • 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

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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

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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.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda, Vincent Piazza

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on May 21, 2014? Which were the top hits on May 21, 2014?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - All Of Me
  2. - Happy
  3. - Fancy
  4. - Problem
  5. - Dark Horse

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - All Of Me
  2. - Happy
  3. - Fancy
  4. - Talk Dirty
  5. - Loyal

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Ain't It Fun
  2. - Pompeii
  3. - Best Day Of My Life
  4. - Team
  5. - Let Her Go

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Odio
  3. - 6 AM
  4. - Propuesta Indecente
  5. - El Perdedor

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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La Malquerida

La Malquerida

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Emilio Fernández

Maniac

Maniac

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Franck Khalfoun

Happy Valley

Happy Valley

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Amir Bar-Lev

Ek Hasina Thi

Ek Hasina Thi

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sriram Raghavan

Killing Spree

Killing Spree

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Tim Ritter

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Natchez Burning by Greg Iles

Natchez Burning

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Greg Iles, #1 New York Times Bestseller, presents the first novel of his Natchez Burning Trilogy, which also includes The Bone Tree, and the upcoming Mississippi Blood. This epic trilogy, which also includes The Bone Tree, and The Mississippi Blood, …

Killing Jesus by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Jesus

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Millions of readers have enjoyed the bestselling books Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly, historian Martin Dugard and other nonfiction works that have revolutionized how we read historical literature.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars

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Hazel was never anything other than terminal, despite the miracle of a tumor-shrinking medical treatment that has given her some years. Her final chapter was written upon her diagnosis. Hazel's story will be rewritten when Augustus Waters, a beautiful plot …

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book. National Book Award finalist. More than two years on the New York Times Bestseller List. The stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller by Anthony Doerr about …

Field Of Prey by John Sandford

Field Of Prey

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#1 New York Times bestseller John Sandford continues his Prey series. "For those who think they understand Lucas Davenport's story, [Field of Prey] proves that they are wrong ..."" (Huffington Post).On the evening of the fifth of July, a boy …

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EA Sports

Golem Arcana

Golem Arcana

Platform: Android, iOS

Genre: Miniature wargaming

1001 Spikes

1001 Spikes

Platform: Linux Microsoft Windows Nintendo 3DS OS X PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Wii U Xbox One

Genre: Platform, adventure

Publisher: Nicalis

Ar Nosurge

Ar Nosurge

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Graphic adventure, interactive drama

Publisher: Telltale Games

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $100.85
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $603.83
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.80
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.37
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.85

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 101.43 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0914 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8932 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2335 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 138.81 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on May 21, 2014?

On May 21, 2014 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is May 21, 2014?

On May 21, 2014 the zodiac sign was Gemini.

Who was the US President on May 21, 2014?

On May 21, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2014?

On May 21, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 2014?

On May 21, 2014 Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on May 21, 2014?

Famous people died on May 21, 2014 include, Jaime Lusinchi, Guillermo Asprilla.