What happened on Saturday August 30, 2014?

Here's what happened on August 30, 2014:

• Taliban Attack in Jalalabad Taliban insurgents launched a coordinated attack on the National Directorate of Security Building in Jalalabad, resulting in at least six fatalities and highlighting ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
• Somali Military Operation The Somali government and African Union troops successfully expelled al-Shabab Islamic militants from the southern town of Bulo Marer, marking a strategic victory in the ongoing Somali Civil War.
• Political Unrest in Pakistan Violent clashes between supporters of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Islamabad police officers resulted in at least 230 people being injured, revealing deep political tensions in the country.
• Brazil Election Dynamics Environmentalist Marina Silva dramatically extended her lead over incumbent President Dilma Rousseff by 10 percentage points in opinion polls, signaling potential significant shifts in Brazil's political landscape.
• Lesotho Political Crisis Prime Minister Tom Thabane fled to South Africa as the army allegedly staged a military coup, creating significant political instability in the small African nation.
• Nicaragua Mine Rescue Operation A dramatic rescue operation in a collapsed Nicaraguan mine resulted in 25 gold miners being saved, though five miners remained missing, highlighting the dangerous conditions in artisanal mining.
• New Zealand Political Resignation Judith Collins resigned from the New Zealand Cabinet following allegations of undermining the Serious Fraud Office's head in 2011, demonstrating political accountability.
• Ukrainian Aircraft Crash An Antonov An-12 Ukrainian aircraft carrying seven passengers crashed in the harsh terrain of the Sahara Desert in Algeria, resulting in a tragic loss of life.
• IndyCar Series Championship Australian driver Will Power clinched the drivers' championship, while Team Penske secured the team championship in the 2014 IndyCar Series.

Events in 2014

August 30, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 2014

August 30, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Juventus : 0 - 1
• Roma - Fiorentina : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Mouscron-Peruwelz - Cercle Brugge : 4 - 0
• Oostende - Genk : 1 - 1
• Waasland-Beveren - Lierse : 2 - 0
• Westerlo - Waregem : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hamburg - Paderborn : 0 - 3
• Leverkusen - Hertha : 4 - 2
• Schalke 04 - Bayern Munich : 1 - 1
• Stuttgart - FC Koln : 0 - 2
• Werder Bremen - Hoffenheim : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Erzgebirge Aue - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 0 - 3
• Karlsruhe - Heidenheim : 1 - 1

August 30, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 2014 can also be written as 8/30/2014 in the US and as 30/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

Famous people died on August 30, 2014:

• Andrew V. McLaglen

  Renowned English-American film director and producer known for his work in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.

• Bipan Chandra

  Indian historian and academic (b. 1928).

• Felipe Osterling

  Peruvian lawyer and politician (b. 1932).

• Victoria Santa Cruz

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 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 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 11:07 am and setting at 10:01 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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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 2014

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Someone born on August 30, 2014 is:

10 years 8 months old,

or 128 months and 14 days old,

or 558 weeks and 4 days old,

or 3910 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 2014?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 30, 2014.

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