What happened on Saturday May 31, 2014?

Here's what happened on May 31, 2014:

• US Secretary of Defense Criticizes China's Maritime Behavior Chuck Hagel, then US Secretary of Defense, accused the People's Republic of China of 'destabilizing behavior' in the South China Sea, reflecting growing tensions in the region's geopolitical landscape.
• Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl Released from Taliban Captivity Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who was the only American military prisoner in Afghanistan, was freed in a prisoner exchange involving five Taliban detainees from Guantanamo Bay. This high-profile exchange marked a significant diplomatic and military event in the ongoing Afghanistan conflict.
• Taliban Insurgents Attack Pakistani Border Post Taliban insurgents from Afghanistan launched an attack on a Pakistani border point in the Bajur tribal region, resulting in 14 militants being killed and one soldier wounded. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and conflict in the North-West Pakistan region.
• Turkish Police Suppress Protests with Tear Gas Turkish police used tear gas against hundreds of protesters in Istanbul and Ankara, marking the anniversary of ongoing protests. This event underscores the ongoing political tensions and challenges to civil liberties in Turkey.
• Psy's 'Gangnam Style' Reaches Milestone on YouTube Psy's viral music video 'Gangnam Style' became the first YouTube video to reach 2 billion views, demonstrating the global reach and impact of digital media and pop culture in the early 2010s.
• Tragic Plane Crash Near Bedford, Massachusetts A Gulfstream IV plane crashed, resulting in the deaths of all seven passengers on board, including Lewis Katz, co-owner of the Philadelphia Inquirer. This tragic accident highlighted the risks of air travel.
• Peter Mutharika Elected President of Malawi Peter Mutharika was elected as the President of Malawi, marking a significant moment in the country's democratic process and political transition.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from May. 31, 2014

May 31, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Numancia : 3 - 1
• Barcelona B - Alcorcon : 4 - 3
• Eibar - Lugo : 1 - 0
• La Coruna - Jaen : 1 - 0
• Mallorca - Las Palmas : 2 - 0

May 31, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 151st day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2014 can also be written as 5/31/2014 in the US and as 31/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 2014 in May 2014 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 2014:

• Martha Hyer

  American actress known for her roles in films like 'Day of the Wolves' and 'Night of the Grizzly', who had a notable career in Hollywood...

• Lewis Katz

  Lewis Katz was a prominent businessman and philanthropist.

• Hoss Ellington

  American race car driver (b. 1935).

• Mary Soames
• Mary Anthony

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
3. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
4. Pharrell Williams - Happy
5. DJ Snake & Lil Jon - Turn Down For What

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
3. Pharrell Williams - Happy
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:01 am and setting at 10:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 2014

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Someone born on May 31, 2014 is:

10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 5 days old,

or 570 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3992 days old,

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

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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