What happened on Thursday, October 30, 2014?

Here's what happened on October 30, 2014:

• Sweden officially recognizes Palestine as a state On October 30, 2014, Sweden became the first major European Union country to officially recognize Palestine as a state. The decision was made by the Swedish government, emphasizing the need for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This recognition was met with mixed reactions internationally. source: theguardian.com
• Burkinabe uprising leads to president's resignation On October 30, 2014, widespread protests in Burkina Faso culminated in the resignation of President Blaise Compaoré after 27 years in power. The uprising was sparked by proposed constitutional changes that would allow him to extend his rule. The military subsequently took control of the government, leading to a transitional period. source: bbc.com
• Seven Indian sailors freed after four years in captivity Seven Indian sailors, held hostage by Somali pirates since September 2010, were released on October 30, 2014. The sailors were freed in exchange for an undisclosed ransom and were flown to the Somali capital, Mogadishu, before returning to India. source: dw.com
• Death of Thomas Menino Thomas Menino, the longest-serving Mayor in Boston's history, passed away from cancer at the age of 71. His death marked the end of an era for Boston's municipal leadership, as he was a significant and influential figure in the city's political landscape.
• Eric Frein Arrested Eric Frein was taken into custody in Pennsylvania for an attack on a State Police barracks that resulted in one officer's death and another's injury, concluding a significant manhunt and bringing a dangerous suspect to justice.
• Fatal Aircraft Crash in Wichita A tragic aviation incident occurred when a Beechcraft Super King Air crashed at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, resulting in the deaths of four people. The crash highlighted ongoing aviation safety concerns. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Win Baseball Championship The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks defeated the Hanshin Tigers 4-1 in the Nippon Professional Baseball series. Seiichi Yukawa, the Hawks' outfielder, was named series MVP, celebrating a significant moment in Japanese professional baseball.
• Temple Mount Closure Following an attempted assassination by Yehuda Golick, the Temple Mount in Jerusalem was closed to all visitors, only the second such closure since 2000, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Oct. 30, 2014

October 30, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 30, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.87
• Apple AAPL: opens at $106.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.32
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.42
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $163.50

Exchange Rates on October 30, 2014:

• 1 USD = 109.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1185 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9559 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1145 CNY
• 1 EUR = 137.81 JPY

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Verona - Lazio : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Mouscron-Peruwelz - Club Brugge : 1 - 4

October 30, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 303rd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 2014 can also be written as 10/30/2014 in the US and as 30/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 2014 in the complete 2014 calendar

Famous people died on October 30, 2014:

• Thomas Menino

  Longest-serving mayor of Boston, serving five consecutive terms from 1993 to 2014.

• Elijah Malok Aleng

  Sudanese general and politician (b. 1937).

• Juan Flavier

  Filipino physician and politician (b. 1935).

• Ida Elizabeth Osbourne

  Australian actress and radio host (b. 1916).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on October 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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

October 30, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 30, 2014 was Black Widow by Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
2. Jeremih Featuring YG - Don't Tell 'Em
3. Bobby Shmurda - Hot Boy
4. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
5. Rich Gang Featuring Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan - Lifestyle

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 30, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 12:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on October 30, 2014

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Someone born on October 30, 2014 is:

11 years 10 months old,

or 142 months and 18 days old,

or 620 weeks

or 4340 days old,

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

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

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

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