Famous people and celebrities born in 2014
We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 2014. This year gave rise to a new generation of talent, including actors, musicians, athletes, politicians and more who have significantly impacted our world. Dive into the stories of these famous personalities, explore their journeys, and see how they've shaped culture and society since their birth year. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip back to 2014 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.
- Jan. 3 Islamic State of Irak and the Levant
A terrorist organization founded in 2014, known for its extreme ideology and brutal tactics in Syria and Iraq. Led by various radical leaders, it gained global notoriety for its violent expansion and human rights violations.
- March 8 Flight Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was a commercial passenger flight that mysteriously disappeared on March 8, 2014, while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, becoming one of the greatest aviation mysteries in modern history.
- May 24 Jewish shooting
A tragic antisemitic terrorist attack at the Jewish Museum of Belgium in Brussels on May 24, 2014, which resulted in four casualties and shocked the European community.
- June 28 Islamic State
A terrorist organization founded in 2014, known for its extreme ideology, brutal tactics, and territorial control in parts of Syria and Iraq. The group gained global notoriety for its violent propaganda and systematic human rights violations.
- July 17 Plane MH17
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that was shot down over eastern Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, resulting in the death of all 298 people on board. The incident occurred on July 17, 2014, near Hrabove, in a region controlled by pro-Russian separatists, and became a significant international political controversy.
- Aug. 9 Ferguson Shooting of Michael Brown
African American teenager whose fatal shooting by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice in 2014.
What happened in 2014?
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