Saturday August 16, 2014: on this day

August 16, 2014 was the 228th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 16, 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 August 16, 2014, who was born and died on August 16, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rude by MAGIC!), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Blockbustaz) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 2014?


August 16, 2014 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2014 can also be written as 8/16/2014 in the US and as 16/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

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August 16, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 2014:

  • War in donbass -: ukrainian government forces retake control of zhdanivka, which was under attack by pro-russian rebels.
  • Ukrainian government forces retake zhdanivka's control from pro-russian rebels.
  • Pope francis beatifies the 124 korean catholics who were martyred for their faith in the 19th century in seoul.
  • Shooting of michael brown: governor jay nixon declares an emergency and curfew for ferguson, missouri after nights of rioting.
  • After nights of rioting, governor jay nixon declares an emergency in ferguson, missouri.
  • The 2014 summer youth olympics opens in nanjing, china.

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August 16, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Waasland-Beveren : 2 - 2
  • Kortrijk - Genk : 1 - 1
  • Lokeren - Lierse : 2 - 0
  • Oostende - Mechelen : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Brest - Angers : 0 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lens - Guingamp : 0 - 1
  • Lorient - Nice : 0 - 0
  • Metz - Nantes : 1 - 1
  • Paris SG - Bastia : 2 - 0
  • Rennes - Evian Thonon Gaillard : 6 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Brighton : 1 - 0
  • Blackpool - Blackburn : 1 - 2
  • Bolton - Nott'm Forest : 2 - 2
  • Bournemouth - Brentford : 1 - 0
  • Cardiff - Huddersfield : 3 - 1
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August 16, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 16, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 2014 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:52 pm and setting at 01:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 2014.

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Who was born on August 16, 2014?


Famous people born on August 16, 2014:

  • Summer Rutler

    American child from a prominent family.

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 7 months old,

or 115 months and 12 days old,

or 501 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3512 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 2014?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 16, 2014.

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August 16, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 2014:

  • Vsevolod Nestayko

    Ukrainian author (b. 1930).

  • Peter Scholl-Latour

    German journalist, author, and academic (b. 1924).

  • Mario Oriani-Ambrosini

    Italian-south african lawyer and politician (b. 1960).

  • Patrick Aziza

    Nigerian general and politician, governor of kebbi state (b. 1947).

  • Giorgio Bolognesi
  • Gary Ilman

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 2014:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 16, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rude
  2. - Stay With Me
  3. - Fancy
  4. - Am I Wrong
  5. - Problem

August 16, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fancy
  2. - All Of Me
  3. - Happy
  4. - Black Widow
  5. - Wiggle

August 16, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 16, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Eres Mia
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Odio
  5. - 6 AM

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August 16, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Release year: 2014

Written by:

Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough

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

August 16, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:

Blockbustaz

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

Intruders

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

Girl Meets World

Girl Meets World

Release year: 2014

La Malquerida

La Malquerida

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Emilio Fernández

Red Oaks

Red Oaks

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

August 16, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Written In My Own Heart'S Blood by Diana Gabaldon

Written In My Own Heart'S Blood

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY BOOKLISTI In her classic novel Outlander Diana Gabaldon told the story about Claire Randall, an ex-combat nurse from England who walks through a circle of …

Not a Drill by Lee Child

Not a Drill

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER Even a pleasant hike on a sunny summer day can turn into a nightmare.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

The Giver

By:

The Newbery Medal-winning novel The Giver has been one of the most important novels of all time. The story is about Jonas, a twelve-year old girl who lives in an idyllic, but not colorless world of contentment and conformity.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King

Mr. Mercedes

By:

Now, an AT&T Audience Original series WINNER OF EDGAR AWARD for BEST NOVEL #1 New York Times Bestseller! Three of Stephen King's most unlikely heroes race against the clock to stop a serial killer from destroying thousands of lives.

August 16, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Armillo

Armillo

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Action, platform, puzzle

Publisher: Fuzzy Wuzzy Games

Farming Simulator

Farming Simulator

Platform: iOS, Android, Kindle, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Simulation video game

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Angry Birds POP!

Angry Birds POP!

Platform: iOS, Android, Facebook

Genre: Tile-matching

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

Bakumatsu Rock

Bakumatsu Rock

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Adventure, Rhythm game

Publisher: Marvelous AQL

Mario Golf: World Tour

Mario Golf: World Tour

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on August 16, 2014?

On August 16, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 2014?

On August 16, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 2014?

On August 16, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. 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 August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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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 August 2014?

August 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 2014 calendar looked like.

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