Wednesday December 17, 2014: on this day

December 17, 2014 was the 351st day of the year 2014, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 2014, who was born and died on December 17, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 2014, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blank Space by Taylor Swift), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), TV series (e.g. Gym Tony) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 2014?


December 17, 2014 was a Wednesday and it was the 351st day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 2014 can also be written as 12/17/2014 in the US and as 17/12/2014 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 2014 in December 2014 calendar

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December 17, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 2014:

  • After the taliban's attack on peshawar school on tuesday, which killed 141 people including 132 children, the pakistani moratorium on death penalty in terror-related cases is lifted.
  • 2014 peshawar school attack. pakistan lifts the moratorium regarding the death penalty in terror-related cases. this follows the taliban's attack on a peshawar school on tuesday, which killed 141 people, including 132 children.
  • Sony pictures entertainment hack: sony cancels new york city's sneak preview of the interview (2014), originally scheduled for december 18. this was due to hackers sending threatening messages. (usa today) sony cancels the interview's release, originally planned for christmas 2014.
  • Sony cancels new york city's sneak preview of the interview (2014), originally scheduled to be released december 18, because hackers sent threatening messages.
  • Sony cancels the interview release, originally planned for christmas 2014.
  • Spanish energy company repsol buys canadian energy producer talisman energy, including its debt, for $13 billion
  • After a 55-year separation, the united states and cuba have reestablished diplomatic relations. a new american embassy will be opened in havana, and negotiations to lift the embargo begin.
  • The european union has removed hamas' name from its list as a terrorist organization.
  • Through the supreme people's procuratorate of china, the chinese communist party indicts ji jianye, a former mayor of nanjing, for bribery, and corruption.
  • The u.s. attorney's office indicts barry cadden and gregory conigliaro, co-founders, of the new england compounding center, framingham, mass., for federal racketeering in connection to a fungal meningitis epidemic that claimed 64 lives in seven states between the fall of 2012 and the spring of 2013.
  • In the first round of voting, the parliament of greece failed to elect a president.
  • Fifa's independent ethics investigator michael j. garcia has resigned in protest at the way the organization handled his compiled report about corruption allegations related to the bidding process for 2022 and 2018 fifa world cups.
  • The united states and cuba re-establish diplomatic relations after severing them in 1961.

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December 17, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 17, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.24
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $107.12
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.05
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.61
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $151.52

Exchange Rates on December 17, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 0.8107 EUR
  • 1 USD = 118.869 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6421 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2295 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.1644 CAD

December 17, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Wolfsburg : 2 - 2
  • Ein Frankfurt - Hertha : 4 - 4
  • Hoffenheim - Leverkusen : 0 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Werder Bremen : 4 - 1
  • Paderborn - Schalke 04 : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aalen - RB Leipzig : 0 - 0
  • Erzgebirge Aue - Nurnberg : 0 - 1
  • Ingolstadt - St Pauli : 2 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 1
  • Sandhausen - Darmstadt : 1 - 2

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Atromitos - Levadeiakos : 1 - 0
  • Kerkyra - Ergotelis : 3 - 1
  • OFI - Kallonis : 1 - 1
  • Olympiakos - Panionios : 2 - 0
  • Panetolikos - Platanias : 1 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • PSV Eindhoven - Feyenoord : 4 - 3
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December 17, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 2014 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:23 am and setting at 02:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 2015.

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Who was born on December 17, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 3 months old,

or 111 months and 11 days old,

or 484 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3389 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 2014?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 17, 2014.

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December 17, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 2014:

  • Waldo Schmidt

    Contributed to the development of programming languages.

  • Dieter Grau

    German-american scientist and engineer (d. 2014).

  • Richard C. Hottelet

    American journalist (b. 1917).

  • Lowell Steward

    American captain (b. 1919).

  • Ivan Vekić

    Croatian colonel, lawyer, and politician, croatian minister of the interior (b. 1938).

  • Oleh Lysheha

    Ukrainian poet and playwright (b. 1949).

  • Fritz Rudolf Fries

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 2014 was Blank Space by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 17, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blank Space
  2. - Take Me To Church
  3. - All About That Bass
  4. - Animals
  5. - Uptown Funk!

December 17, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 2014 was 7/11 by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 17, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 7/11
  2. - I Don't F**k With You
  3. - Tuesday
  4. - No Type
  5. - Hot Boy

December 17, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 17, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 17, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Eres Mia
  5. - Travesuras

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December 17, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 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

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

Reservation Road

Reservation Road

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Terry George

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly, Elle Fanning

Country: United States of America

December 17, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:

Gym Tony

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

Halo: Nightfall

Halo: Nightfall

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

The Affair

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

December 17, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

What If? by Randall Munroe

What If?

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The creator of the hilarious webcomic xkcd offers funny and informative answers for important questions that you may not have thought of.

Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect by Mark Greaney

Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect

By:

Following Command Authority, the newest Jack Ryan thriller by Tom Clancy sees the return to fame of the most beloved series character from the international thriller writer.

The Escape by David Baldacci

The Escape

By:

David Baldacci, one of the most well-known and widely read storytellers in the world, is David Baldacci. He captivated readers with his blockbuster thrillers Zero Day, and The Forgotten.

The Andy Cohen Diaries by Andy Cohen

The Andy Cohen Diaries

By:

Andy Cohen's year-long journey through the life of a pop icon, as he describes it in his own funny, candid and irreverent words. He is also a TV producer and host of the hit late night show.

Prince Lestat by Anne Rice

Prince Lestat

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CRISIS IS OVER THE VAMPIRE WORLD. . . The Voice commands that old vampires be awakened from deep sleep in the earth and burn their kin anywhere they go, including in cities around the world, such as Paris, Mumbai, Hong …

December 17, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Lego Movie Videogame

The Lego Movie Videogame

Platform: iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Daylight

Daylight

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Atlus

1001 Spikes

1001 Spikes

Platform: Linux Microsoft Windows Nintendo 3DS OS X PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Wii U Xbox One

Genre: Platform, adventure

Publisher: Nicalis

Framed

Framed

Platform: iOS, Android OS

Genre: Puzzle, Narrative

Christmas Shopper Simulator

Christmas Shopper Simulator

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Game (retailer)

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Who was the US President on December 17, 2014?

On December 17, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 2014?

On December 17, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 2014?

On December 17, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 2014?

December 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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