What happened on Wednesday December 31, 2014?

Here's what happened on December 31, 2014:

• Italian Coast Guard Rescues Refugees The Italian coast guard successfully boarded and regained control of a cargo ship abandoned by human traffickers, rescuing nearly 1,000 people, mostly Syrian refugees, highlighting the ongoing refugee crisis.
• Yemen Suicide Bombing A devastating suicide bombing in Ibb, Yemen, claimed the lives of at least 26 people, further highlighting the ongoing instability and violence in the region.
• Shanghai New Year's Eve Stampede A tragic New Year's Eve celebration stampede occurred on the Bund riverfront in Shanghai, resulting in 36 fatalities and 49 injuries. The incident highlights the dangers of overcrowding during large public gatherings.
• US Stock Market Performance The United States stock exchange recorded a 7.5% gain, marking the sixth consecutive year of continuous advancement, signaling economic resilience and growth.
• Tropical Storm Jangmi Impacts Philippines Tropical Storm Jangmi (Seniang) weakened after causing significant damage in the Philippines, with the death toll rising to 53, demonstrating the destructive potential of tropical storms in the region.
• Foshan Factory Explosion A fatal explosion at a factory in Foshan, southern China, resulted in 17 deaths and 20 injuries, raising concerns about industrial safety standards.
• Gisborne New Year's Eve Riot A New Year's Eve celebration in Gisborne, New Zealand, descended into chaos, resulting in 83 injuries and 63 arrests, underscoring issues of public safety and crowd management.
• Italian President's Resignation Giorgio Napolitano, President of Italy, announced his impending resignation, citing "old age", marking a significant transition in Italian political leadership.

Events in 2014

December 31, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 2014

December 31, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 31, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.42
• Apple AAPL: opens at $112.82
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.73
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.42
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.41

Exchange Rates on December 31, 2014:

• 1 USD = 0.8262 EUR
• 1 USD = 119.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6418 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.2225 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.1615 CAD

December 31, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2014 can also be written as 12/31/2014 in the US and as 31/12/2014 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2014 in December 2014 calendar

Famous people died on December 31, 2014:

• Edward Herrmann

  Renowned American actor known for roles in 'Gilmore Girls' and numerous films, with a distinguished career spanning television and cinema.

• Abdullah Hussain

  Pakistani author known for his novel 'Udas Naslain'.

• Norm Phelps

  American author and activist (b. 1939).

• S. Arthur Spiegel

  American captain, lawyer, and judge (b. 1920).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on December 31st

December 31, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2014 was The Monster by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Eminem - The Monster
2. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
3. Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha - Timber
4. Pitbull - Timber
5. OneRepublic - Counting Stars

December 31, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2014 was The Monster by Eminem Featuring Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Eminem Featuring Rihanna - The Monster
2. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love
3. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring ScHoolboy Q & Hollis - White Walls
5. Mike WiLL Made-It Featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 23

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 2014 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 01:27 pm and setting at 03:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 2014

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Someone born on December 31, 2014 is:

10 years 3 months old,

or 123 months and 23 days old,

or 538 weeks

or 3766 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2014?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 31, 2014.

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