What happened on Tuesday, December 23, 2014?

Here's what happened on December 23, 2014:

• Ukraine's NATO accession potential discussed Discussions intensified regarding Ukraine's potential accession to NATO, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts with Russia. The topic gained prominence as Ukraine sought closer ties with Western institutions to bolster its security and sovereignty. source: reuters.com
• FDA revises blood donation policy for gay men The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a revision to its blood donation policy, reducing the deferral period for men who have sex with men (MSM) from a lifetime ban to one year. This change aimed to align the policy with current scientific evidence and reduce the stigma associated with blood donations from MSM. source: fda.gov
• Sony's 'The Interview' released after initial cancellation due to threats Sony Pictures Entertainment reversed its earlier decision to cancel the release of 'The Interview,' a comedy depicting a fictional assassination attempt on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. The film was made available for online rental and purchase on December 24, 2014, following threats from hackers and major theater chains' refusal to screen it. source: time.com
• Assam Violence in Northeast India A severe insurgency erupted in Assam, India, with hundreds of residents killed in targeted village attacks. The National Democratic Front of Bodoland was suspected of orchestrating these violent incidents, prompting the Indian government to impose curfews in affected areas.
• Greek Presidential Election Impasse In the second round of voting, the Greek parliament failed to elect a president, indicating ongoing political instability and potential constitutional challenges in the country.
• Cyber Attack on Korean Nuclear Power Systems Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power reported a significant cybersecurity breach, with their computer systems being successfully hacked. This incident raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to digital threats.
• Russia-Pakistan Energy Agreement Russia and Pakistan signed a landmark energy agreement for the Karachi–Lahore gas pipeline, valued at US$1.7 billion, marking a significant development in their bilateral economic relations.
• Deadly Bombings in Nigerian Cities On December 23, 2014, a series of devastating bombings occurred in the Nigerian cities of Gombe and Bauchi, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 37 lives. These attacks highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Southern United States Tornado Outbreak A severe tornado outbreak struck the southern United States, causing significant destruction and resulting in at least four fatalities and fifty injuries, underscoring the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• North Korea's Internet Restoration After experiencing nine hours of complete internet inaccessibility, North Korea's internet services were restored, adding to the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the country's digital infrastructure.
• Keurig Coffee Machine Recall Keurig initiated a massive recall of 6.6 million coffee-making machines after receiving ninety reports of burn injuries, prioritizing consumer safety and product reliability.

Events in 2014

December 23, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 2014

December 23, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 23, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.52
• Apple AAPL: opens at $113.23
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $48.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.69
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.23

Exchange Rates on December 23, 2014:

• 1 USD = 0.8213 EUR
• 1 USD = 120.735 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6441 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2329 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.1625 CAD

December 23, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cowdenbeath - Hearts : 0 - 2

December 23, 2014 was a Tuesday and it was the 357th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2014 can also be written as 12/23/2014 in the US and as 23/12/2014 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 2014 in December 2014 calendar

Famous people died on December 23, 2014:

• K. Balachander

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December 23, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2014 was Blank Space by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Taylor Swift - Blank Space
2. Hozier - Take Me To Church
3. Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk!
4. Meghan Trainor - Lips Are Movin
5. Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One

December 23, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2014 was Only by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown - Only
2. Big Sean Featuring E-40 - I Don't F**k With You
3. I LOVE MAKONNEN Featuring Drake - Tuesday
4. Beyonce - 7/11
5. Rae Sremmurd - No Type

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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December 23, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 2014 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:18 am and setting at 07:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 2014

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Someone born on December 23, 2014 is:

11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 8 days old,

or 605 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4238 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 2014?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 23, 2014.

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