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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in November 2014.
The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on November 2014: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of November 2014?


Events

  • 01 Nov 2014 Yemeni insurgency by al-Qaeda: Twenty soldiers and three militants were killed in clashes between security forces and al-Qaeda in Hodeidah, western Yemen.
  • 02 Nov 2014 Islamic State in Iraq & the Levant: More than 300 Sunni Albu Nimr tribal members were executed by ISIS militants at Anbar Province in western Iraq.
  • 03 Nov 2014 Islamic State in Iraq & the Levant: Islamic State militants claim that they have taken the Jahar gas fields in Syria's province of Homs. This is the second gas field they have taken in less than a week.
  • 04 Nov 2014 The United States circulates a draft resolution proposing sanctions for South Sudan that is conflict-torn.
  • 05 Nov 2014 Libyan Civil War: Nearly 400 people have been killed in battles between militias and loyalist forces in Libya in the last three weeks. There were at least 250 casualties in Benghazi, and another 140 in Tripoli.
  • 06 Nov 2014 Four people are injured in a bus bombing attack in the Philippines. (Retiredanalyst),
  • 07 Nov 2014 2014 military intervention against ISIS: President Barack Obama orders 1500 more troops to Iraq.
  • 08 Nov 2014 Military intervention against ISIS: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a US pilot, is seriously injured in an airstrike on al-Qaim.
  • 09 Nov 2014 Tens of thousands gather at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to commemorate the 25th anniversary the fall of the Berlin Wall.
  • 10 Nov 2014 Islamist insurgency: At least 47 students are killed by a suicide bomber at a school assembly in Nigeria's Potiskum, Yobe state.
  • 11 Nov 2014 War in North-West Pakistan: At least 15 militants and 5 soldiers are killed by two bombings.
  • 12 Nov 2014 2014 Russian military intervention into Ukraine: NATO claims that Russian Army soldiers and military equipment entered Ukraine.
  • 13 Nov 2014 Islamist insurgency: Nigerian-based militant group takes control of Chibok, Borno State's northeastern city.
  • 14 Nov 2014 Islamic State of Iraq & Syria: Iraqi forces expel ISIS out of Baiji, northern Iraq.
  • 15 Nov 2014 Four workers were killed in a chemical accident at the DuPont plant, LaPorte Texas.
  • 16 Nov 2014 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - ISIL claims that it executed Abdul-Rahman Kassig, an American hostage.
  • 17 Nov 2014 After months of fighting off a Canada-based takeover bid, Allergan's board accepts $66 billion from Actavis, an Irish white knight.
  • 18 Nov 2014 War in Afghanistan: At least two Afghans are killed in a suicide bombing attack on Kabul. (Reuters),
  • 19 Nov 2014 Islamist insurgency: Boko Haram kills at least 45 people in a reprisal attack against a village in northeastern Nigeria.
  • 20 Nov 2014 ADF insurgency, Ugandan rebel group massacres at least 80 people in North Kivu (Democratic Republic of the Congo).
  • 21 Nov 2014 Two people were injured and eight people died when a military helicopter crashed in Sibiu County, Romania.
  • 22 Nov 2014 Somali Civil War (2009-present). Al-Shabaab militants hijacked a bus traveling between Mandera, Kenya and Nairobi to execute 28 non-Muslim passengers.
  • 23 Nov 2014 War in Afghanistan: 45 killed and 50 injured by a suicide bomber at a Paktika volleyball match.
  • 24 Nov 2014 Damasak is a northeastern Nigerian village that was captured by Boko Haram. 50 people were killed and more than 3,000 fled across the border to Niger.
  • 25 Nov 2014 Al-Qaeda Insurgency in Yemen: 8 hostages are rescued by the U.S. Special Operations Forces and 7 militants are killed in a joint operation between Yemeni and Yemeni Special Operations forces.
  • 26 Nov 2014 Pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine 2014: At least 3 people are killed in a new round of fighting among the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and pro-Russian separatists.
  • 27 Nov 2014 War in Afghanistan: 5 killed in suicide bomber attack on British Embassy vehicle in Kabul, Afghanistan.
  • 28 Nov 2014 Islamist insurgency: Gunmen opened fire on worshippers at Kano's central mosque after Sanusi Lamido Sanusi had called for arms against Boko Haram. At least 120 people were killed.
  • 29 Nov 2014 Xinjiang conflict - Chinese police arrest and execute 11 Uyghur terrorists after an attack that left 15 people dead and 14 others injured in Yarkant County (China).
  • 30 Nov 2014 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Coalition forces launch more than 30 airstrikes against Raqqa (de facto capital of ISIL).
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Music charts

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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - All About That Bass
  2. - Shake It Off
  3. - Blank Space
  4. - Bang Bang
  5. - Habits (Stay High)

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Kingsman: The Secret Service

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Caine

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

American Sniper

American Sniper

Release year: 2014

Written by:

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner, Cole Konis

Country: United States of America

Kilo Two Bravo

Kilo Two Bravo

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Paul Katis

Starring: David Elliot, Mark Stanley, Scott Kyle, Benjamin O'Mahony

The Water Diviner

The Water Diviner

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Russell Crowe

Starring: Russell Crowe, Olga Kurylenko, Jai Courtney, Isabel Lucas

Country: Australia

Big Eyes

Big Eyes

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Tim Burton

Starring: Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Krysten Ritter

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in November 2014?
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The Secret History Of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore

The Secret History Of Wonder Woman

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This riveting piece of historical discovery reveals that the origins of one of the most famous superheroes in the world hides in it a fascinating family tale--and a vital history of 20th-century feministWonder.

Not My Father'S Son by Alan Cumming

Not My Father'S Son

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The acclaimed actor on stage and screen, who is well-known for his engaging and unique voice, shares his emotional story about his difficult relationship with his father as well as the deep-seated family secrets.

Flesh And Blood by Patricia Cornwell

Flesh And Blood

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Dr. Kay Scarpetta is celebrating her birthday and is about to leave for Miami with Benton Wesley, their FBI profiler husband. She notices seven pennies stuck to a wall behind their Cambridge home.

Some Luck by Jane Smiley

Some Luck

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Nominee for the National Book Award A Best Book of The Year: The Washington Post. NPR, USA Today. San Francisco Chronicle. Financial Times. The Seattle Times. St.

Lila by Marilynne Robinson

Lila

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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTNATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNERA new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead and HousekeepingMarilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns