What happened on Thursday March 20, 2014?

Here's what happened on March 20, 2014:

• Crimean Crisis International Response In response to Russia's invasion and annexation of Crimea, both the European Union and the United States announced potential additional sanctions. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President Barack Obama emphasized diplomatic and economic pressure against Russian actions.
• 2014 Kabul Serena Hotel Attack Four suspected Taliban members launched a deadly attack on the Kabul Serena Hotel, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least nine people, including four foreign nationals. The assault targeted a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Jalalabad Police Station Suicide Bombing A suicide bombing at a police station in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 22 injuries, demonstrating the persistent terrorist threat in the region.
• Baghdad Cafe Suicide Attack A suicide bomber targeted a cafe in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 12 people and injuring 38 others, underscoring the ongoing sectarian violence in the country.
• Krak des Chevaliers Castle Capture During the Syrian Civil War, Syrian troops captured the historic 1,000-year-old Krak des Chevaliers castle after a siege lasting since January, marking a significant strategic and symbolic victory in the ongoing conflict.
• EU Banking Regulation Agreement The European Union members and European Parliament negotiators reached a comprehensive agreement on a new regulatory system designed to oversee and manage banking practices, aiming to enhance financial stability.
• Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Search Update Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott informed Parliament about two objects potentially connected to the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, discovered in the southern Indian Ocean, offering a glimmer of hope in the extensive search operation.

Events in 2014

March 20, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 2014

March 20, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 20, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.44
• Apple AAPL: opens at $529.89
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.25
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.37
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $184.47

Exchange Rates on March 20, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.41 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1237 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8834 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2275 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.1 JPY

March 20, 2014 was a Thursday and it was the 79th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 2014 can also be written as 3/20/2014 in the US and as 20/3/2014 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 2014 in March 2014 calendar

Famous people died on March 20, 2014:

• Khushwant Singh

  Renowned Indian journalist, author, and satirist known for his sharp wit, prolific writing, and significant contributions to Indian...

• Hilderaldo Bellini

  Brazilian footballer (b. 1930).

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on March 20th

March 20, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
3. John Legend - All Of Me
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Bastille - Pompeii

March 20, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love
5. Aloe Blacc - The Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 2014 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 March 20, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 09:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Apr 15, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 2014

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Someone born on March 20, 2014 is:

11 years 3 months old,

or 135 months and 11 days old,

or 588 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4121 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 2014?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on March 20, 2014.

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