What happened on Friday, September 26, 2014?

Here's what happened on September 26, 2014:

• UK Parliament approves air strikes against ISIS On September 26, 2014, the UK Parliament voted to authorize air strikes against ISIS in Iraq. This decision marked a significant shift from the previous year, when Parliament had rejected similar action in Syria. The motion limited UK involvement to air strikes in Iraq and explicitly excluded Syria or deploying ground troops. The vote passed with support from all three major political parties. source: time.com
• Ebola outbreak escalates in West Africa The Ebola outbreak in West Africa continued to escalate, with increasing cases and deaths reported in affected countries. International health organizations intensified efforts to contain the spread and provide medical assistance. source: who.int
• 43 students kidnapped in Iguala, Mexico In Iguala, Mexico, 43 students were abducted by local police and allegedly handed over to a drug gang. This incident sparked widespread protests and international condemnation, highlighting issues of corruption and human rights abuses in Mexico. source: bbc.com
• Hong Kong Democracy Protests At least 100 pro-democracy protesters enter the main government compound in Hong Kong, escalating tensions in the region's political landscape.
• Fatah and Hamas Unity Agreement Fatah and Hamas agree to form a unity government in the Gaza Strip, potentially signaling a significant shift in Palestinian political dynamics.
• Xinjiang Violence in China According to the People's Republic of China, 50 people were killed in violent incidents in Xinjiang's western province, highlighting ongoing ethnic tensions in the region.
• Taliban Captures Ajristan District After a week of intense fighting, the Taliban successfully take control of Ajristan District in Afghanistan's Ghazni Province, demonstrating their continued military influence in the region.
• North Korea's Kim Jong Un Health Speculation After a three-week absence, North Korean state media admits that Kim Jong Un is experiencing 'discomfort', sparking international speculation about his health and leadership.
• Major Air Traffic Disruption An act of arson at Aurora's air traffic control facility leads to the grounding of nearly 2,000 airlines, causing significant disruption to air travel.
• BlackBerry Reports Positive Earnings BlackBerry Limited reports unexpectedly positive second-quarter results, including its first adjusted profit for the hardware business in five quarters, signaling potential recovery for the company.
• Nauru's Financial Crisis The small Pacific state of Nauru experiences a severe financial crisis following a dispute with Australia, resulting in the country running out of money.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 2014

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

Stock market quotes on September 26, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $94.33
• Apple AAPL: opens at $98.53
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.93
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.58
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $188.93

Exchange Rates on September 26, 2014:

• 1 USD = 109.27 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1152 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9512 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1265 CNY
• 1 EUR = 138.63 JPY

September 26, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Mainz - Hoffenheim : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Sandhausen : 2 - 1
• Erzgebirge Aue - Aalen : 1 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Greuther Furth : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Elche - Celta : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio GFCO - Nimes : 2 - 0
• Auxerre - Arles : 2 - 1
• Chateauroux - Brest : 1 - 1
• Creteil - Ajaccio : 3 - 2
• Laval - Nancy : 1 - 1

September 26, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 269th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 2014 can also be written as 9/26/2014 in the US and as 26/9/2014 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 2014 in September 2014 calendar

Famous people died on September 26, 2014:

• Tamir Sapir

  Georgian-american businessman (b. 1946).

• Gerald Neugebauer

  American astronomer and physicist (b. 1932).

• Jim Boeke

  American football player and coach (b. 1938).

• Tripoli Torrini

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on September 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
2. Taylor Swift - Shake It Off
3. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
4. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
5. Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 2014 was Anaconda by Nicki Minaj, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
3. Jeremih Featuring YG - Don't Tell 'Em
4. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
5. Bobby Shmurda - Hot Boy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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September 26, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 26, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:01 am and setting at 08:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 2014.

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Someone born on September 26, 2014 is:

11 years 10 months old,

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