What happened on Monday May 26, 2014?

Here's what happened on May 26, 2014:

• Chibok Kidnapping: Nigerian Military's Dilemma Air Marshal Alex Barde of Nigeria revealed to Abuja protesters that the military knows the location of 300 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram but is hesitant to attempt a rescue due to fears of potential casualties.
• Narendra Modi Becomes Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi was inducted as the 15th Prime Minister of India, marking a significant political transition.
• Pro-Russian Unrest in Ukraine: Donetsk Airport Conflict On May 26, 2014, pro-Russian militants forcibly closed the Donetsk International Airport, preventing local residents from participating in the Ukrainian presidential election. In response, the Ukrainian Air Force launched airstrikes against the airport and deployed paratroopers to combat pro-Russian separatists.
• OSCE Observers Abducted in Eastern Ukraine A second group of OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) observers was abducted in eastern Ukraine, further escalating tensions in the region.
• Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria Islamist terror group Boko Haram launched a deadly attack in northeastern Yobe State, killing at least 33 security personnel.
• 2014 Thai Military Coup Coup leader Prayuth Chanocha claimed to have the support of King Bhumibol Aulyadej during the military takeover in Thailand.
• Egyptian Presidential Election 2014 Egyptian voters began a two-day voting period, with Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi widely expected to be elected as president.
• Pfizer Withdraws AstraZeneca Acquisition Offer Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced it would not pursue its $119 billion takeover bid for AstraZeneca.
• Train Collision in Uttar Pradesh, India A passenger train crashed into a goods train in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in at least 25 fatalities and 100 injuries.

Events in 2014

May 26, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 26, 2014

May 26, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 26, 2014:

• 1 USD = 101.93 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0859 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8948 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2392 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.06 JPY

May 26, 2014 was a Monday and it was the 146th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 2014 can also be written as 5/26/2014 in the US and as 26/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 2014 in May 2014 calendar

Famous people died on May 26, 2014:

• Hooshang Seyhoun

  Iranian-canadian architect, sculptor, and painter (b. 1920).

• William R. Roy

  American physician, journalist, and politician (b. 1926).

• Francesco d'Avalos
• Manuel Uribe

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on May 26th

May 26, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
3. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
4. Pharrell Williams - Happy
5. DJ Snake & Lil Jon - Turn Down For What

May 26, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
3. Pharrell Williams - Happy
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 2014 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:10 am and setting at 07:16 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 26, 2014

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Someone born on May 26, 2014 is:

10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 13 days old,

or 571 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4001 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 2014?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 26, 2014.

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