What happened on Thursday August 28, 2014?

Here's what happened on August 28, 2014:

• NATO Confirms Russian Troop Presence in Ukraine NATO officials alleged that over 1,000 Russian troops were operating in Ukraine, with continued military equipment supply to pro-Russian rebels, including advanced air-defense systems, artillery, tanks, and armored personnel carriers.
• Russian Military Involvement in Ukraine Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that pro-Russian separatists were receiving direct military support from Russia, including tanks and armored personnel carriers, indicating escalating Russian involvement in the conflict.
• Russian Forces Capture Novoazovsk Russian troops seized the strategic town of Novoazovsk, potentially opening a new front and threatening to encircle the important port city of Mariupol.
• Genocide Threat in Deir Ezzor A Syrian tribe in Deir Ezzor province faces potential genocide by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), desperately appealing to the international community for urgent intervention and protection.
• Mass Execution of Syrian Government Troops The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Islamic State militants executed dozens of Syrian government troops after capturing the Tabqa air base, highlighting the brutal tactics of the terrorist organization.
• Syrian Air Force Attacks on Golan Heights Syrian Air Force conducted bombing raids on rebel-held territories near the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights, resulting in intense ground fighting. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the abduction of United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) peacekeeping personnel.
• UN Peacekeepers Captured The United Nations confirmed that 43 Fijian peacekeepers were captured on the Golan Heights, with an additional 81 personnel remaining trapped in a dangerous situation.
• UN Security Council Emergency Session on Ukraine At Lithuania's request, the United Nations Security Council was set to convene an urgent session to discuss the escalating conflict in Ukraine.
• Joan Rivers Hospitalized Renowned American comedian Joan Rivers was rushed to the hospital after experiencing respiratory complications following throat surgery.
• Philippines Economic Recovery The Philippines demonstrated economic resilience by expanding its economy by 6.4% in the second quarter, showing significant recovery following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
• Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Search Agreement Australia, Malaysia, and China reached a collaborative agreement on the continued search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, believed to have crashed in the Indian Ocean southwest of Western Australia.
• Cristiano Ronaldo Wins UEFA Award Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, defeating Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer and Arjen Robben.

Events in 2014

August 28, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 28, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 28, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $99.04
• Apple AAPL: opens at $101.59
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.75
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.03
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $191.47

Exchange Rates on August 28, 2014:

• 1 USD = 103.7 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0858 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9147 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1423 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.73 JPY

August 28, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2014 can also be written as 8/28/2014 in the US and as 28/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

Famous people died on August 28, 2014:

• Hal Finney

  Hal Finney was a pioneering computer scientist and cryptographer who played a crucial role in the early development of Bitcoin and digital...

• John Anthony Walker

  American soldier and spy (b. 1937).

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August 28, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. MAGIC! - Rude
2. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
3. Sam Smith - Stay With Me
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Zedd - Break Free
5. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy

August 28, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
3. John Legend - All Of Me
4. Jeremih Featuring YG - Don't Tell 'Em
5. Pharrell Williams - Happy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:09 am and setting at 09:27 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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Someone born on August 28, 2014 is:

10 years 8 months old,

or 128 months and 16 days old,

or 558 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3912 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2014?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 28, 2014.

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