What happened on Friday May 23, 2014?

Here's what happened on May 23, 2014:

• Putin Acknowledges Ukrainian Presidential Election Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that he would honor the results of Ukraine's presidential elections, potentially signaling a diplomatic de-escalation during the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
• Russia and China Veto Syria War Crimes Investigation Russia and China jointly vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have initiated an International Criminal Court investigation into war crimes committed in Syria, blocking potential international judicial proceedings.
• Isla Vista Shooting near UC Santa Barbara A tragic mass shooting occurred near the University of California, Santa Barbara campus, resulting in seven fatalities (including the perpetrator) and 14 injuries. This devastating event shocked the local community and sparked national discussions about gun violence.
• European Parliament Elections European Union citizens began voting in a multi-day parliamentary election, with voters in Ireland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia participating on this specific date, demonstrating the democratic process in the EU.
• Thai Military Coup: Yingluck Shinawatra Detained General Prayuth Chanocha, chief of the Royal Thai Army, detained former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra following a military coup, marking a significant political upheaval in Thailand.
• Deadly Mortar Attack at Pro-Assad Rally in Syria Syrian state television reported a devastating mortar attack at a pro-Assad rally, resulting in 39 fatalities and 205 injuries, further highlighting the brutal nature of the Syrian Civil War.
• Chinese Tycoon Liu Han Sentenced to Death The Hubei Court found Liu Han, former head of the Hanlong Group, guilty of organizing and leading mafia-related criminal activities and illegal financial operations, sentencing him to death in a significant anti-corruption case.
• Egyptian Security Forces Neutralize Terrorist Leader During an overnight operation in the Sinai region, Egyptian security forces claimed to have killed Shadi al-Menei, a senior leader of the Ansar Bait Al-Maqdis terrorist group, along with three other high-ranking members.
• Taliban Attack on Indian Consulate in Herat Gunmen launched an attack on the Indian consulate located in Afghanistan's Herat Province, escalating tensions in the region and highlighting ongoing security challenges.
• Urumqi Bombing Incident Chinese media reported that five individuals in Urumqi carried out suicide bombings, indicating ongoing regional tensions and extremist activities.
• Obama Nominates Julian Castro for HUD Secretary President Barack Obama nominated San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro to serve as the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, a notable political appointment.
• Pauline Opera Premiere A chamber opera titled "Pauline", created by Margaret Atwood and Tobin Stokes, premiered at the York Theatre in Vancouver, representing a significant cultural event in Canadian performing arts.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from May. 23, 2014

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

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $101.55
• Apple AAPL: opens at $607.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $40.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.84

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2014:

• 1 USD = 101.95 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.086 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8956 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2363 CNY
• 1 EUR = 138.97 JPY

May 23, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2014 can also be written as 5/23/2014 in the US and as 23/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 2014 in May 2014 calendar

Famous people died on May 23, 2014:

• Mikhail Egorovich Alekseev

  Russian linguist and academic (b. 1949).

• Uña Ramos
• Ramón Reyes
• Paolo Viganò

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Pharrell Williams - Happy
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
5. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Pharrell Williams - Happy
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga - Loyal

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 2014 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:26 am and setting at 04:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 2014

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Someone born on May 23, 2014 is:

10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 9 days old,

or 571 weeks

or 3997 days old,

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

There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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

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

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