Sunday August 24, 2014: on this day

August 24, 2014 was a Sunday and it was the 236th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2014 can also be written as 8/24/2014 in the US and as 24/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

Here's what happened on August 24, 2014:

• Turkey is under intense international pressure after more than 18 months worth of requests to secure its borders from the influx foreign fighters, oil and weapons entering syria to fight isis. isis fighters are moving towards the turkey-syria border with armored cars stolen from iraqi military bases.
• Al-thawrah airbase is taken by fighters of the islamic state, which is the last stronghold of bashar al-assad’s government in ar-raqqah governorate.
• After two years in captivity, peter theo curtis (american citizen) is freed by an al-qaida-linked organization.
• Four arab-israeli taxi drivers were seriously injured after being subject to mortar and rocket attacks at the erez border crossing. they were waiting to transport critically wounded palestinians to israeli hospitals.
• A seven-story apartment building was destroyed by an israeli airstrike in gaza. it was hit from the sky. twenty people were injured and 40 families were displaced. the strike was not fatalized due to the warnings of the idf to evacuate this building.
• According to the palestinian authority, earlier reports claimed that fatah activists had been shot in the legs or arms while being held under house arrest by hamas. hamas claims that the attacks were perpetrated by hamas members acting alone.
• Interview with iranian tv: hamas leader khaled mashedal rejects the idea of resuming negotiations to a cease-fire, while stating that resistance is the only way to achieve demands.
• Army of the guardians of the islamic revolution shoots down an israeli-made drone near the natanz nuclear enrichment plant.
• Richard attenborough, a british actor, director and producer, has died at the age of 90.
• Hoffmann-la roche, a swiss drugmaker, agrees to buy intermune, an american drugmaker for $8.3 billion.
• Napa, california's northern san francisco bay region is hit by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake. this earthquake is the strongest to hit northern california in 25-years since the 1989 loma printa earthquake.
• Two deaths due to ebola in congo's north confirm the existence of the virus. these are the first confirmed cases from the current outbreak.
• Albert ebosse, an association footballer, is killed by a projectile thrown from a fan hours after a match between his home team js kabylie (usm alger) was over. the match ended in a loss of 2-1. the strike caused serious head injuries to cameroonians. he was 24 years old.
• South korea defeated illinois in baseball to win the 2014 little league world series.
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes the san francisco bay area; it is the largest in that area since 1989.

August 24, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Waasland-Beveren : 1 - 0
• Cercle Brugge - Lokeren : 1 - 0
• Mechelen - Club Brugge : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• M'gladbach - Stuttgart : 1 - 1
• Paderborn - Mainz : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Darmstadt - Aalen : 2 - 0
• Ingolstadt - Greuther Furth : 2 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Braunschweig : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Elche : 3 - 0
• Celta - Getafe : 3 - 1
• Eibar - Sociedad : 1 - 0
• Levante - Villarreal : 0 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 24, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 2014 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:23 am and setting at 07:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 2014

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Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

• Rupert Grint

  Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

• Dave Chappelle

  Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

• Chad Michael Murray

  Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

• Paulo Coelho

  Brazilian esoteric author.

• Stephen Fry

  British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

• Martha Higareda

  Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

• Anne Archer

  American actress.

• Marlee Matlin

  American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

• Pia Degermark

  Swedish actress.

• Takashi Miike

  Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 24th

You are 9 years 7 months old,

or 115 months and 25 days old,

or 503 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3525 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2014?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 24, 2014.

Famous people died on August 24, 2014:

• Richard Attenborough

  English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

• Maevis Gallant

  Maevis Gallant was a Canadian short story writer and novelist known for her precise and evocative prose.

• Conception Patrick

  British poet and writer known for her lyrical poetry.

• Antônio Ermírio de Moraes

  Brazilian businessman (b. 1928).

• Aldo Donati
• Tony Piaceri

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

• Julie Harris

  American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

• Louis Prima

  American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

• Jane Greer

  American singer and actress (d. 2001).

• Jay Thomas

  American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

• Amanda Randolph

  Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

• Charlie Watts

  Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

• Delancey

  Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

• Muriel Siebert

  Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.

• Sakae Mutsu

  Japanese statesman and diplomat.

• Felis Topolski

  Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

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Holidays on August 24, 2014:

• Liberia: Flag Day
• RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
• Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
• Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
• Sierra Leone: President's Birthday

August 24, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 24, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. MAGIC! - Rude
2. Sam Smith - Stay With Me
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
4. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
5. Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong

August 24, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 24, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
4. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
5. Pharrell Williams - Happy

August 24, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 24, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona - Bailando
2. Romeo Santos - Eres Mia
3. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
4. Romeo Santos Featuring Drake - Odio
5. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Marco Antonio Solis - El Perdedor