What happened on Sunday April 20, 2014?

Here's what happened on April 20, 2014:

• South Korean Ferry Sewol Disaster The tragic Sewol ferry disaster continued to unfold, with the death toll rising to 58. Navy and Coast Guard divers were actively searching the sunken vessel, establishing five search routes to recover victims and investigate the catastrophic maritime accident.
• Pro-Russian Unrest in Eastern Ukraine A violent incident occurred during the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian supporters attacked a military checkpost, resulting in three fatalities. This event highlights the escalating tensions and armed confrontations in the region during the 2014 Ukrainian crisis.
• Afghanistan Presidential Election In the 2014 Afghan presidential election, former foreign minister Dr. Abdullah Abdullah emerged as the leading candidate with 44% of votes, followed by Ashraf Ghani with 33% in the partial results. This election was crucial in determining Afghanistan's political leadership during a critical period.
• AQIM Militant Attack on Algerian Army A severe terrorist attack by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) militants resulted in the killing of eleven Algerian soldiers in Tizi Ouzou, east of Algiers. This brutal assault represents one of the most significant attacks on Algerian military personnel in recent years.
• Deadly Attack on Egyptian Security Personnel In a late-night firefight outside Cairo, gunmen targeted and killed an Egyptian intelligence officer and a policeman on a desert road. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges and political instability in Egypt following the 2013 coup.
• Pope Francis Leads Easter Mass On Easter Sunday, over 150,000 people attended Pope Francis' Easter Mass, symbolizing the global significance of the Christian religious celebration and the Pope's widespread influence.
• Lewis Hamilton Wins Chinese Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton secured a dominant victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his third consecutive race win. His Mercedes-Benz teammate Nico Rosberg finished second, while Ferrari's Fernando Alonso claimed third place, showcasing the competitive nature of Formula 1 racing.
• San Jose Sharks Dominate NHL Playoff Game The San Jose Sharks delivered a spectacular performance in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 7-2. The team scored seven consecutive goals, breaking franchise records for playoff goals and achieving the largest margin of victory in a single game.

Events in 2014

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

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 2014

April 20, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Nurnberg - Leverkusen : 1 - 4
• Stuttgart - Schalke 04 : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aalen - Ingolstadt : 0 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Frankfurt FSV : 3 - 2
• Paderborn - Greuther Furth : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Celta : 2 - 4
• Barcelona - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 1
• Sevilla - Granada : 4 - 0
• Vallecano - Betis : 3 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alcorcon - Sabadell : 3 - 1
• Mallorca - La Coruna : 0 - 3
• Recreativo - Alaves : 0 - 2
• Sp Gijon - Murcia : 0 - 0
• Tenerife - Numancia : 3 - 2

April 20, 2014 was a Sunday and it was the 110th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 2014 can also be written as 4/20/2014 in the US and as 20/4/2014 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 2014 in April 2014 calendar

Famous people died on April 20, 2014:

• Neville Wran

  Prominent Australian lawyer and politician who served as the 35th Premier of New South Wales from 1976 to 1986.

• Rubin Carter
• Alistair MacLeod
• Diego Florettini

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on April 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Idina Menzel - Let It Go

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. Aloe Blacc - The Man
5. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga - Loyal

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 20, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 12:18 am and setting at 11:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 2014 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 2014

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Someone born on April 20, 2014 is:

11 years and 19 days old,

or 132 months and 19 days old,

or 576 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4037 days old,

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

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

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

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

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