Wednesday October 15, 2014: on this day

October 15, 2014 was the 288th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 15, 2014 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 15, 2014, who was born and died on October 15, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor), movies (e.g. Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan), TV series (e.g. The Affair) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 2014?


October 15, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 288th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 2014 can also be written as 10/15/2014 in the US and as 15/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 2014 in October 2014 calendar

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October 15, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 2014:

  • Eight people are killed in clashes between villagers and construction workers in yunnan, china.
  • Shia insurgency and al-qaeda insurgency yemen: shia houthi rebels clash with suspected al-qaeda militants near radaa in al bayda' governorate province, resulting in at most 10 deaths.
  • At least 10 people were killed in clashes between suspected al-qaeda militants and shia houthi rebels near radaa, al bayda governorate province.
  • The dow jones industrial average dropped more than 450 points, losing gains for the year. however, it rebounded late in the day to close down 173 point.
  • At least 17 people are killed in a snowstorm and avalanche that erupted in the nepalese himalayas by remnants of cyclone hudhud. 100 others were also affected. (aap via sbs).
  • Ebola virus outbreak in america: a second health worker in dallas, texas tests positive for the virus.
  • Dallas, texas: a second health worker tested positive for the ebolavirus in dallas.
  • Three police officers were injured in jerusalem by israeli riot police clashing with palestinian protesters.
  • 2014 hong kong protests - violent clashes with police occur in central hong kong when protesters try to blockade a major road.
  • As protesters try to blockade major roads, violent clashes occur between police officers and protesters in central hong kong.
  • After being the only candidate in the party's leadership elections, alex salmond will be succeeded by nicola sturgeon as the leader of the scottish national party.
  • Saudi court sentences popular saudi shia sheikh nimr al-nimr to death for trying terrorists and human rights activists.
  • The 2014 american league championship series saw the kansas city royals defeat the baltimore orioles 4-0. this victory will see them advance to the 2014 world series.

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October 15, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 15, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $97.97
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.86
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $182.46

Exchange Rates on October 15, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 106.05 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1266 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9419 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1248 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 135.92 JPY

October 15, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Berwick - Montrose : 2 - 2
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October 15, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 2014 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 October 15, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 02:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 2014.

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Who was born on October 15, 2014?


Famous people born on October 15, 2014:

  • Declan Stump

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Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 6 months old,

or 114 months and 9 days old,

or 497 weeks

or 3479 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 2014?

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 15, 2014.

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October 15, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 2014:

  • Robert Tiernan

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1929).

  • Jiří Reynek

    Czech poet and graphic designer (b. 1929).

  • Nobby Wirkowski

    American-canadian football coach and player (d. 2014).

  • Giovanni Reale

    Italian philosopher and historian (b. 1931).

  • Giorgio Rebuffi
  • Mariella Gramaglia
  • Marie Dubois
  • Marie Dubois (Claudine Lucie Pauline Huzé

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 2014:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 2014:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 15, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All About That Bass
  2. - Shake It Off
  3. - Black Widow
  4. - Bang Bang
  5. - Anaconda

October 15, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 2014 was Black Widow by Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 15, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Black Widow
  2. - Anaconda
  3. - Don't Tell 'Em
  4. - Hot Boy
  5. - Lifestyle

October 15, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 15, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 15, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Eres Mia
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - No Me Pidas Perdon
  5. - 6 AM

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October 15, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Interstellar

Interstellar

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy

Country: United States of America

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Nebraska

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Ryan Coogler

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand

Country: United States of America

Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

October 15, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 2014 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Affair

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

The Equalizer

The Equalizer

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Blockbustaz

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

Intruders

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

Lucha Underground

Lucha Underground

Release year: 2014

Starring: Matthew Kaye, Melissa Santos, Vampiro, Rick Knox

Country: United States of America

October 15, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Not That Kind Of Girl by Lena Dunham

Not That Kind Of Girl

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Two new essays included! NAMED ONE OFF THE TEN BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY MICHIKO KAKUTANI. THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell

The Bone Clocks

By:

Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize

The Sense Of Style by Steven Pinker

The Sense Of Style

By:

"Charming and Erudite . . His wit, insight, and clarity are unmatched. . . This is what makes this book so special.

Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs

Bones Never Lie

By:

Unexpectedly, Temperance Brennan confronts the demons in her past in the seventeenth thriller of Kathy Reichs's Bones series.

Jesus On Trial by David Limbaugh

Jesus On Trial

By:

New York Times Bestseller

October 15, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 15, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Daylight

Daylight

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Atlus

The Crew

The Crew

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Ubisoft

Basement Crawl

Basement Crawl

Platform: PlayStation 4

Genre: Action, 2.5D

Publisher: Bloober Team

Hack 'n' Slash

Hack 'n' Slash

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Double Fine Productions

Fossil Fighters: Frontier

Fossil Fighters: Frontier

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on October 15, 2014?

On October 15, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 2014?

On October 15, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 2014?

On October 15, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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What happened in 2014?

2014 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Six people were killed when six Indonesian police officers opened fire on suspected militants in Jakarta.
  • Spillover from the Syrian Civil War in Lebanon: Sources confirm that Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid has been captured by Lebanon. He is the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, responsible for the recent bombing attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Somali Civil War (2009-present), 11 people killed in bomb attack outside a Somali hotel in Mogadishu. (Standard Media),

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What was the calendar for October 2014?

October 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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