What happened on Friday May 02, 2014?

Here's what happened on May 02, 2014:

• Odesa Clashes in Ukraine Violent confrontations erupted in Odesa, Ukraine between pro-federalism and pro-unity groups on May 2, 2014. The conflict resulted in 42 deaths, with participants using firearms, stones, and Molotov cocktails. The House of Trade Unions was set on fire, and police response was ineffective. Only one person has been charged with murder, and the subsequent trial has been plagued by delays and disruptions.
• Ukraine Military Operation in Sloviansk The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a military operation against separatists in the city of Sloviansk. The conflict involved significant casualties, including claims of two Ukrainian Army helicopters being shot down. Simultaneously, violent clashes in Odessa resulted in at least 42 deaths, with pro-Ukrainians setting fire to pro-Russian headquarters.
• Deadly Landslide in Badakhshan, Afghanistan A catastrophic landslide struck Hobo Barik in Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province, resulting in at least 350 confirmed fatalities and over 2,000 people reported missing. The disaster highlights the region's vulnerability to geological hazards and the significant human toll of such natural calamities.
• Suicide Bombings and Clashes in Egypt Egypt experienced multiple violent incidents, including suicide bomber attacks on security checkpoints and civilian buses in the Sinai Peninsula, resulting in at least four deaths. Separately, clashes between supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi and Alexandria residents led to additional casualties, reflecting the ongoing political tensions in the country.
• Student Protests in Ethiopia Protests in Ethiopia's Oromia Region turned deadly, with at least nine students losing their lives. The incident underscores the ongoing social and political tensions in the region and the potential for student-led demonstrations to escalate into violence.

Events in 2014

May 02, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 02, 2014

May 02, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 02, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $101.28
• Apple AAPL: opens at $592.34
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $40.31
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.77
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.75

Exchange Rates on May 02, 2014:

• 1 USD = 102.16 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0971 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8778 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.259 CNY
• 1 EUR = 141.76 JPY

May 02, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Vallecano - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Arles - Creteil : 2 - 1
• Caen - CA Bastia : 6 - 1
• Chateauroux - Laval : 1 - 1
• Clermont - Dijon : 0 - 1
• Le Havre - Troyes : 2 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Lille : 1 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Spezia - Reggina : 2 - 1

May 02, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 122nd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 2014 can also be written as 5/2/2014 in the US and as 2/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 2014 in May 2014 calendar

Famous people died on May 02, 2014:

• Efrem Zimbalist Jr

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• Tomás Balduíno
• Andrej Korneev

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on May 2nd

May 02, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

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

May 02, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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May 02, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:27 am and setting at 11:13 pm.

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 May 02, 2014

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Someone born on May 02, 2014 is:

11 years and 9 days old,

or 132 months and 9 days old,

or 575 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4027 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 2014?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 02, 2014.

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