What happened on Tuesday July 29, 2014?

Here's what happened on July 29, 2014:

• Intense Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalates On July 29, 2014, the Israel-Gaza conflict reached a critical point with 18 people killed in airstrikes on Gaza City. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted over 200 airstrikes, with media reports suggesting up to 128 Palestinian casualties, making it the bloodiest day of the conflict.
• Ukrainian Forces Reclaim Territory from Pro-Russian Rebels The Ukrainian Azov Battalion and the 39th battalion from Dnipropetrovsk territory defense successfully retook Novy Svit in Donetsk Oblast from pro-Russian separatists, marking a strategic territorial gain in the ongoing conflict.
• Ebola Epidemic Claims Life of Leading Doctor Sheik Umar Khan, a prominent doctor who was at the forefront of fighting the Ebola outbreak, tragically succumbed to the virus. The epidemic's death toll had risen to 672, prompting ASKY Airlines to suspend flights between affected countries.
• European Union Imposes Stricter Sanctions on Russia The European Union approved more severe economic sanctions against Russia in response to its involvement in the Ukraine conflict, escalating diplomatic tensions.
• ASKY Airlines Suspends Flights Due to Ebola Outbreak In response to the escalating West African Ebola epidemic, ASKY Airlines has suspended flights to Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea to prevent potential disease transmission.
• France Provides Humanitarian Aid to Gaza France demonstrated international solidarity by contributing 8 million Euros in humanitarian aid to Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
• Russian Public Opinion on Ukraine Crisis A poll revealed that 64% of Russians believe Western interference contributed to the Ukraine crisis, with 55% supporting continued backing of pro-Moscow separatists, despite potential risks of civil war or global conflict.
• Assassination of Hashmat Karzai in Kandahar A suicide bomber killed Hashmat Karzai, a prominent regional powerbroker and cousin of the Afghan President, in Kandahar, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
• Japan's Severe Heatwave Causes Significant Health Crisis A severe heatwave in Japan has resulted in at least 15 deaths and over 8,000 people being hospitalized within a single week, highlighting the dangerous impact of extreme weather conditions on public health.
• Deadly Stampede at Ramadan Concert in Conakry A tragic stampede at a Ramadan concert in Conakry resulted in at least 24 fatalities and dozens of injuries, underscoring the potential dangers of large public gatherings.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 2014

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

Stock market quotes on July 29, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $104.21
• Apple AAPL: opens at $99.33
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.91
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.57
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $195.30

Exchange Rates on July 29, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.11 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0849 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9069 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.18 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.93 JPY

July 29, 2014 was a Tuesday and it was the 210th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 2014 can also be written as 7/29/2014 in the US and as 29/7/2014 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 2014 in July 2014 calendar

Famous people died on July 29, 2014:

• Jon R. Cavaiani

  Medal of Honor recipient and English-American sergeant who served with extraordinary valor during military service.

• María Antonia Iglesias

  Spanish journalist and author (b. 1945).

• Thomas R. St. George

  American soldier and author (b. 1919).

• M. Caldwell Butler

  American soldier, lawyer, and politician (b. 1925).

• Péter Kiss

  Hungarian engineer and politician (b. 1959).

• Giorgio Gaslini

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on July 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. MAGIC! - Rude
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
3. Sam Smith - Stay With Me
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
5. Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring Snoop Dogg - Wiggle
4. Pharrell Williams - Happy
5. Tinashe Featuring ScHoolboy Q - 2 On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 09:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on July 29, 2014

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Someone born on July 29, 2014 is:

10 years 9 months old,

or 129 months and 15 days old,

or 563 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3942 days old,

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

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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

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

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