Tuesday April 22, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/22/2014, UK date format: 22/4/2014

April 22nd, 2014 was the 112th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Tuesday.

The number one song in US was Happy by Pharrell Williams.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Missing You by Harlan Coben was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Maniac. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Age of Empires: Castle Siege or Disco Zoo.

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 April 22 across the years or at April 2014 calendar.

April 22, 2014 Events

What happened on April 22, 2014?

Historical Events

2014 pro-Russian unrest Ukraine: Simon Ostrovsky, a Russian-born journalist and American-Israeli citizen, is reported to have been abducted by the militia led by separatist pro-Russian leader Vyacheslav ponomarev in Sloviansk.
The militia of separatist pro-Russian leader Vyacheslav ponomarev reportedly kidnaps Simon Ostrovsky, an American-Israeli journalist born in Russia.
War in North-West Pakistan: Nine people were killed and many more injured in two bombing and gun attacks that took place in north-west Pakistan.
Two separate bomb- and gun attack in north west Pakistan kills nine people and wounds dozens more.
As he flees his Somalia home, a Somali lawmaker is gunned down and killed.
Ten people are killed when militants attack a polling station in Kirkuk, Iraq.
After a fight in the Central African Republic, African troops captured a junior commander from the Lord's Resistance Army. They also saved 10 civilians.
Gilead Sciences reported sales of US$2.27 Billion for its new drug for hepatitis C, Sovaldi. This is the highest amount ever for a drug in its first quarter.
South Korean ferry capsizes in 2014: 113 people died. 190 passengers were also missing. Seven crew members have been detained after they failed to evacuate the Sewol ferry. It is unclear what caused the sinking.
There are 113 deaths, and 190 passengers remain missing. Seven crew members have been detained after they failed to evacuate the Sewol ferry. It is unclear what caused the sinking.
Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Activity: A 6-2 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States found that affirmative action is allowed under the U.S. Constitution. This ruling overturned an appeals court decision.
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in a 6-2 decision that a ban on affirmative actions through a state constitution amendment is permissible by the U.S. Constitution. This ruling overturns an appeals court ruling.
Russian politician Alexei Navalny is required to pay 300,000. rubles (US$8,400), in a libel case brought by a municipal deputy whom Navalny described as a drug addict.
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabiah is the Health Minister of Saudi Arabia. The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus has raged in the country, killing 81 people so far.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has been fired. Ryan Giggs, player-coach, takes over interim duties. Moyes' resignation comes 10 months after Sir Alex Ferguson was his successor.
Johan Bruyneel, former boss of the American cycling team, is being suspended for ten years due to his involvement in Lance Armstrong's doping scandal.
Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Angels, becomes the 26th Major League Baseball player to reach 500 career home runs.
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April 22, 2014 Famous Birthdays

Other April 22nd famous birthdays

Jack Nicholson
After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in America.
Amber Heard
American actress.
Nicole Garcia
French actress, filmmaker and writer.
Bettie Page
American Beauty Queen, model and American Beauty Queen.

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How old am I?

If April 22, 2014 is your birthday you are 9 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on April 22.

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April 22, 2014 Famous Deaths

Other April 22nd famous deaths

Richard Nixon
American lawyer, who became a U.S.
Linda Lovelace
American actress, best known for her porno film "Deep Throat" in 1972.
Huey Newton
American activist and political leader who founded the Black Panther Party, which became a symbol for black militancy between the 1970's and...
Alida Valli
Internationally recognized Italian actress.

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April 22, 2014 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

Who should a Taurus marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in April 22, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 22, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 22, 2014?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

April 22nd marks the 111th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

There are 253 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2014 calendar

April	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

April 22, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 22, 2014?

Holidays

Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances

International Mother Earth Day

Saints

Saints Soter and Caius
Saint Leonidas (died 202)
Saint Theodorus (d. 613)

Music charts

What was the number one song on April 22, 2014? Which were the top hits on April 22, 2014?
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