Friday October 17, 2014: on this day

October 17, 2014 was the 290th day of the year 2014, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 17, 2014, who was born and died on October 17, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 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 17th, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 2014?


October 17, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2014 can also be written as 10/17/2014 in the US and as 17/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 2014 in October 2014 calendar

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October 17, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 2014:

  • 2014 atlantic hurricane season: hurricane gonzalo strikes bermuda, becoming the most powerful storm to strike the island in a decade. (nbc news),
  • Hurricane gonzalo strikes bermuda, making it the most powerful storm to hit bermuda in over a decade. (nbc news),
  • Ebola epidemic in west africa: the world health organization declares senegal free from the ebola virus.
  • The world health organisation has declared senegal free from the ebola virus.
  • Ebola virus cases in the united states: president barack obama names ron klain, a former political operative and lawyer, as the "ebola czar" for the united states to coordinate its response to the outbreak.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, names ron klain (ex-political operative) as the "ebola czar" in order to coordinate the us response to the ebola epidemic.
  • According to kyodo, shinzo abe, the prime minister of japan sent a ritual offering at the yasukuni shrine in tokyo. this could have a negative impact on relations with china or south korea.
  • 2014 pro-russian unrest ukraine: vladimir putin (the president of russia) and petro poroshenko (the president of ukraine), will meet on the sidelines to the asia-europe meeting, milan, italy, to discuss the conflict over natural gas supplies and supply.
  • Vladimir putin, president of russia and petro poroshenko (president of ukraine) will meet on the sidelines to the asia-europe meeting, milan, italy, to discuss the conflict over natural gas supplies and supply.
  • 2014 hong kong protests: the hong kong police force conducts a dawn raid on the protest site located in mong kok.

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

Stock market quotes on October 17, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.13
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $97.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $43.20
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $181.24

Exchange Rates on October 17, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 106.87 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1275 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.945 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1238 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 136.39 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Darmstadt : 1 - 1
  • Heidenheim - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 1
  • Nurnberg - RB Leipzig : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Granada - Vallecano : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio GFCO - Arles : 3 - 1
  • Auxerre - Nancy : 2 - 2
  • Chateauroux - Sochaux : 1 - 4
  • Clermont - Ajaccio : 1 - 1
  • Laval - Brest : 2 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lens - Paris SG : 1 - 3
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October 17, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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 17, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 2014 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 01:08 am and setting at 03:31 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 17, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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


You are 9 years 6 months old,

or 114 months

or 495 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3470 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 2014.

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

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 2014:

  • Berndt von Staden

    German diplomat, german ambassador to the united states (b. 1919).

  • Tom Shaw

    Wichita kansas -- pga golfer (1969 doral open avco golf classic).

  • Masaru Emoto

    Japanese metaphysical artist, author of "the hidden messages in water", a best-seller in 2005-6.

  • Edwards Barham

    American farmer and politician (d. 2014).

  • Juhani Kala
  • Gero Bisanz
  • Daisuke Oku
  • Dominot
  • Anna Nakagawa
  • Claude Brodin
  • Vladimír Hrivnák

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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October 17, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 2014:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 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 17, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 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 17, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 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 17, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 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 17, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 17, 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 17, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 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 17, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

Burn by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Burn

By:

Detective Michael Bennett returns to New York City, and to the most disturbing, horrifying case of his career.

World Order by Henry Kissinger

World Order

By:

"Dazzling, instructive. . . "A magisterial, new book" --Walter Isaacson, Time Henry Kissinger offers World Order a deep meditation about the roots of global harmony and global disorder.

The Short And Tragic Life Of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs

The Short And Tragic Life Of Robert Peace

By:

This celebrated account of a life in the United States was an instant bestseller according to The New York Times. It was also named Best Book of the Year by Entertainment Weekly, Amazon and The New York Times Book Review.

Personal by Lee Child

Personal

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * Jack Reacher is back in a fast-moving, action-packed and suspenseful new book by Lee Child. The army can be reorganized, but you cannot leave it.

Killing Patton by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Patton

By:

The Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy and Killing Jesus novels have delighted readers all over the globe. These nonfiction works take the reader into the heart of some of the most notorious murders in history.

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

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

Spider-Man Unlimited

Spider-Man Unlimited

Platform: iOS, Android, Windows Phone

Genre: Endless runner

Publisher: Gameloft

Golden Time (novel series)

Golden Time (novel series)

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Drama, Romantic comedy

Publisher: ASCII Media Works

Grid Autosport

Grid Autosport

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters

2048

2048

Platform: Web, Mobile phones, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: github, MIT license

Bayonetta 2

Bayonetta 2

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Action, hack 'n' slash

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on October 17, 2014?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 2014?

On October 17, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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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