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Major Events of September 2014: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from September 2014 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of September 2014: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Sep 2014 Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Battle Near Luhansk Airport: Ukrainian forces engaged in intense combat with pro-Russian rebels near Luhansk International Airport, where pro-Russian forces had surrounded the area for over three weeks. Ukraine's Defence Minister Valeriy Heletey accused Russia of launching a 'great war', escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
  • 02 Sep 2014 ISIS Beheads American Journalist Steven Sotloff: ISIS released a graphic video showing the beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff, who had been abducted in Syria in 2013, marking a significant and tragic moment in the Syrian conflict.
  • 03 Sep 2014 ISIS Executes American Journalist Steven Sotloff: ISIS released a video showing the beheading of American freelance journalist Steven Sotloff, who was kidnapped in Syria in August 2013. The killing was presented as retaliation for U.S. air campaigns against ISIS in Iraq.
  • 04 Sep 2014 2014 West Africa Ebola Epidemic: The World Health Organization reports over 1,900 deaths from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, marking a significant public health crisis with potential global implications.
  • 05 Sep 2014 Ebola Outbreak Escalates in West Africa: The World Health Organization reported 1,900 deaths from the Ebola virus out of 3,500 infected cases across Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone, signaling a critical public health emergency.
  • 06 Sep 2014 Minsk Ceasefire Agreement in Ukraine: Representatives from the Ukrainian government, pro-Russian separatists, Russia, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe reached a ceasefire agreement during talks in Minsk, Belarus, potentially de-escalating the ongoing conflict.
  • 07 Sep 2014 US Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq: As part of the 2014 Iraq conflict, the United States launches targeted airstrikes against ISIS in western Iraq, specifically focusing on defending the strategically important Haditha Dam.
  • 08 Sep 2014 Obama's Strategy to Combat ISIS: President Obama outlined a comprehensive battle plan to combat the Islamic State (ISIS), acknowledging that the strategy could take up to three years to fully implement, signaling a long-term commitment to addressing the terrorist threat.
  • 09 Sep 2014 Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Preliminary Report: The Dutch Safety Board issued a preliminary report on the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash from 17 July, concluding that multiple high-energy objects struck the aircraft from the outside, strongly suggesting the plane was hit by a missile.
  • 10 Sep 2014 US Military Support for Iraq Against ISIS: President Barack Obama authorized $25 million in immediate military support for the Iraqi government and outlined expanded US operations to combat the Islamic State threat in a significant televised address.
  • 11 Sep 2014 End of Operation Enduring Freedom: Operation Enduring Freedom, which began on October 7, 2001, officially concluded on December 28, 2014. Despite the official end, coalition forces remained on the ground to continue training Afghan security forces, marking a significant transition in military engagement in Afghanistan.
  • 12 Sep 2014 NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover Reaches Destination: NASA's Mars Curiosity rover successfully reached its final destination, Aeolis Mons, a 5.5 km mountain located in the Gale Crater, advancing scientific exploration of the Martian landscape.
  • 13 Sep 2014 ISIS Releases Video of David Haines Beheading: The Islamic State released a graphic video purporting to show the beheading of British aid worker David Haines, marking another horrific moment in the group's campaign of terror and international hostage crisis.
  • 14 Sep 2014 Australia Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition: Australia commits combat planes and special forces to the Middle East to support international efforts against the Islamic State, marking significant military involvement.
  • 15 Sep 2014 Tragic Migrant Ship Sinking Off Malta's Coast: Approximately 500 migrants drowned after people traffickers intentionally sank their ship off Malta's coast, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Mediterranean migration routes.
  • 16 Sep 2014 US Launches First Offensive Airstrikes Against ISIS: The United States initiated offensive airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) fighters, supporting Iraqi ground forces in their fight against the militant group.
  • 17 Sep 2014 Fiji's First Democratic Election Post-Coup: Fiji held its first democratic election since the 2006 coup, with coup leader Voreqe Bainimarama winning 60 percent of the vote, marking a significant moment in the country's political transition.
  • 18 Sep 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum: Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, with 55% of voters choosing to remain part of the UK, marking a significant moment in British political history.
  • 19 Sep 2014 Scotland Rejects Independence Referendum: In a historic vote, Scotland decisively rejected independence from the United Kingdom, with 55.3% voting 'No' and maintaining the union. The referendum saw an unprecedented 84.5% voter turnout, the highest since universal suffrage was introduced in 1918.
  • 20 Sep 2014 ISIL Advances Near Syrian-Turkish Border: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Islamic State (ISIL) militants have captured 60 villages near Kobani, a strategic Kurdish settlement on the Syria-Turkey border. Simultaneously, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu announced the release of 49 Turkish hostages previously captured during the fall of Mosul.
  • 21 Sep 2014 Donbass Ceasefire Agreement: Representatives from Ukraine, Russian-backed separatists, Russia, and OSCE negotiate a comprehensive ceasefire agreement, including prisoner exchanges, a buffer zone, and humanitarian aid provisions.
  • 22 Sep 2014 Hong Kong Election Reform Protests: Students from over 20 colleges and universities in Hong Kong launched a widespread class boycott to protest Beijing's decision to restrict democratic elections, marking a significant moment of civil resistance in the region.
  • 23 Sep 2014 US-Led Military Intervention Against ISIS in Syria: The United States and its international allies launched coordinated air strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria, resulting in approximately 120 reported casualties. This marked a significant escalation in the international coalition's efforts to combat ISIS extremist group.
  • 24 Sep 2014 India's Historic Mars Mission: The Mars Orbiter Mission successfully made India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and remarkably, the first nation to do so in its inaugural attempt. This achievement marked a significant milestone in space exploration and demonstrated India's growing technological capabilities.
  • 25 Sep 2014 Syrian Rebel Groups Unite Against Assad and ISIS: Multiple Syrian rebel groups signed a strategic agreement to consolidate their forces and jointly combat both President Bashar al-Assad's regime and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), signaling a potential shift in the complex Syrian Civil War dynamics.
  • 26 Sep 2014 UK Parliament Approves Air Strikes Against ISIS: The United Kingdom's Parliament is recalled to debate British participation in military operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS). In a decisive vote of 524 to 43, the Parliament approves air strikes against ISIS in Iraq.
  • 27 Sep 2014 Ebola Virus Epidemic Reaches Critical Point: The West African Ebola virus outbreak has reached a critical stage, with the official death toll hitting 3,000. The World Health Organization warns that the actual numbers are likely much higher, indicating the severe underestimation of the epidemic's scale and potential impact.
  • 28 Sep 2014 2014 Hong Kong Protests Begin: The 2014 Hong Kong protests, also known as the Umbrella Movement, begin in response to restrictive political reforms imposed by the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing. Protesters demand genuine universal suffrage and democratic representation.
  • 29 Sep 2014 Obama Acknowledges US Intelligence Failure on ISIS: President Obama publicly admitted that U.S. intelligence had underestimated the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), acknowledging a significant intelligence and strategic miscalculation in the Middle East.
  • 30 Sep 2014 First Ebola Case in the United States: Dallas, Texas confirmed its first Ebola virus case, marking a significant moment in the 2014 West African Ebola epidemic's spread to the United States. This event heightened national concerns about potential virus transmission.