What happened on Thursday July 31, 2014?

Here's what happened on July 31, 2014:

• Israel-Hamas Humanitarian Cease-Fire Israel and Hamas agreed to a 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire. Controversially, the United States simultaneously agreed to resupply arms to Israel, including rocket launchers, mortar rounds, and grenades, despite widespread condemnation of civilian casualties in Gaza.
• Temporary Cease-Fire for MH17 Investigation The Ukrainian government declared a one-day unilateral cease-fire to facilitate crash investigators and forensic experts accessing the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash site, following days of intense regional fighting.
• WHO Launches Ebola Emergency Response The World Health Organization announced a $100 million emergency response plan to combat the 2014 West Africa Ebola epidemic, which had already claimed at least 729 lives, signaling a critical global health intervention.
• Ukrainian Military Casualties in Ongoing Conflict The Washington Post reported that at least 120 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in combat since July 17, underscoring the intense and deadly nature of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine.
• Argentina Defaults on Sovereign Bonds Argentina defaulted on some bonds after unsuccessful negotiations with hedge fund investors, following a court order stopping payments until holdout creditors are satisfied. This event marked a significant moment in the country's complex financial history.
• Russian Expert Warns of Crimea Sanctions Impact Alexander Deryugin, director of the Center for Regional Reform Studies, warned that sanctions against Crimea-investing entities create high-risk scenarios for Russian companies, potentially limiting their international business opportunities.
• Deadly Gas Explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan A catastrophic series of gas explosions rocked the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and over 270 injuries. The incident highlighted significant urban infrastructure vulnerabilities and raised serious questions about gas pipeline safety in densely populated areas.
• Imam Killed in Kashgar, Xinjiang In a targeted attack in Kashgar, Xinjiang Province, the government-appointed Imam was killed, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region and potential religious and political conflicts.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 2014

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

Stock market quotes on July 31, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $101.98
• Apple AAPL: opens at $97.16
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.38
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.53
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.84

Exchange Rates on July 31, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.8 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0905 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9088 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.1737 CNY
• 1 EUR = 137.63 JPY

July 31, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 212th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 2014 can also be written as 7/31/2014 in the US and as 31/7/2014 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 2014 in July 2014 calendar

Famous people died on July 31, 2014:

• Warren Bennis

  Warren Bennis was a pioneering leadership scholar and author who significantly influenced modern management theory and leadership...

• Nabarun Bhattacharya

  Indian journalist and author (b. 1948).

• Jeff Bourne

  English footballer (b. 1948).

• Wilfred Feinberg

  American lawyer and judge (b. 1920).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on July 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 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 31, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 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 31st 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 31, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 10:21 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 31, 2014

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Someone born on July 31, 2014 is:

10 years 9 months old,

or 129 months and 14 days old,

or 562 weeks and 6 days old,

or 3940 days old,

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

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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

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

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