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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 Eight 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 against an al-Qaeda hideout.
  • 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).
  • 03 Nov 2014 One World Trade Center officially opens in New York City, replacing the Twin Towers after they were destroyed during the September 11 attacks.
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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

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Books

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The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

The Best of Me

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"Everyone believed that infinite love was possible. It was something she believed in when she was 18 years old. "High school students Amanda Collier (high school) and Dawson Cole (high school) fell in love, deeply and irrevocably, in the spring …

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

Leaving Time

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * Includes Larger Than Life. Jodi Picoult is a bestselling author who seamlessly blends nuanced characters, compelling plots and rich prose to create stories that "not just provoke the mind, but touch the flawed hearts …

The Burning Room by Michael Connelly

The Burning Room

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In this thriller, #1 New York Times Bestseller Michael Connelly follows Detective Harry Bosch as he investigates a murder that took place nine years ago.

Desert God by Wilbur Smith

Desert God

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#1 International Bestseller! Game of Thrones meets ancient Egypt. This epic tale from one of the most popular authors in the world is a stunning masterpiece. This epic fantasy evokes the mystery, magic, and bloody intrigue that a mysterious lost …

Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Yes Please

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Would you like to spend time with the woman who made you laugh on Saturday Night Live and in films such as Baby Mama, Blades of Glory and They Came Together? Are you daydreaming about …