What happened on Tuesday April 29, 2014?

Here's what happened on April 29, 2014:

• Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappearance A mysterious aviation incident where Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying 239 people from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, vanished without a trace. The disappearance remains one of the most perplexing aviation mysteries in modern history, with no conclusive evidence about whether it was an accident, hijacking, or deliberate act.
• MV Sewol Ferry Disaster in South Korea A tragic maritime incident where the MV Sewol ferry sank, revealing significant failures in maritime safety and leadership. Surveillance footage exposed Captain Lee Joonseok abandoning the vessel and leaving his crew behind. South Korean President Park Geun-hye publicly apologized for the government's inadequate response. The disaster resulted in 205 confirmed deaths, with 97 passengers still missing, predominantly young students.
• Pro-Russian Militants Seize Luhansk Administration During the 2014 Ukrainian crisis, pro-Russian militants strategically captured the regional administration headquarters in Luhansk, Ukraine. This action escalated tensions and triggered a significant standoff between militants and Ukrainian security personnel, marking an important moment in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists.
• Deadly Explosions in Homs, Syria During the Syrian Civil War, multiple explosions in the city of Homs resulted in a devastating loss of life, killing at least 37 people and injuring 85 others. This incident underscores the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Syria.
• Botched Execution of Clayton Lockett A controversial execution in Oklahoma where Clayton Lockett died from a heart attack following a problematic lethal injection procedure. This incident reignited national debates about capital punishment methods and their potential cruelty.
• NBA Expels Donald Sterling for Racist Remarks NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took decisive action against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling after a video surfaced revealing racist comments. Sterling was expelled from the league, fined $2.5 million, and the NBA began exploring options for a forced sale of the team.
• Obama's Federal Reserve Nominees Approved The United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs approved three nominees for the Federal Reserve, including Stanley Fischer as vice-chairman, signaling continued economic leadership under the Obama administration.
• North Korea Threatens South Korea Escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula, North Korea warned South Korea about potential live ammunition fire near their disputed maritime boundary, highlighting ongoing geopolitical instability in the region.
• Shooting at FedEx Facility in Georgia A violent incident at a FedEx facility in Kennesaw, Georgia, where six people were injured and the gunman subsequently committed suicide, adding to the ongoing discussion about workplace violence in the United States.
• Venezuelan Intelligence Chief Assassinated Eliecer Otaiza, former chief of the Bolivarian Intelligence Service in Venezuela, was gunned down and killed, reflecting the ongoing political instability and violence in the country.

Events in 2014

April 29, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 29, 2014

April 29, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 29, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $101.57
• Apple AAPL: opens at $593.74
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $41.10
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.83
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.59

Exchange Rates on April 29, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.62 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0943 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8836 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2579 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.76 JPY

April 29, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Birmingham - Wigan : 0 - 1
• Charlton - Watford : 3 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crawley Town - Carlisle : 0 - 0
• Oldham - Sheffield United : 1 - 1

April 29, 2014 was a Tuesday and it was the 119th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 2014 can also be written as 4/29/2014 in the US and as 29/4/2014 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 2014 in April 2014 calendar

Famous people died on April 29, 2014:

• Bob Hoskins

  Acclaimed English actor known for distinctive roles in films like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and 'Mona Lisa', often portraying tough cockney...

• Al Feldstein

  Renowned American comic book artist and editor, best known for his influential work at MAD Magazine during the 1950s and 1960s,...

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on April 29th

April 29, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
5. Idina Menzel - Let It Go

April 29, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga - Loyal
5. Aloe Blacc - The Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 29, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 29, 2014 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 April 29, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:13 am and setting at 09:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 2014 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on April 29, 2014

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Someone born on April 29, 2014 is:

11 years and 15 days old,

or 132 months and 15 days old,

or 576 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4033 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 2014?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 29, 2014.

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