What happened on Monday May 19, 2014?

Here's what happened on May 19, 2014:

• Russia-Ukraine Tensions: Conflicting Claims about Troop Withdrawal Russian President Vladimir Putin claims troops from Rostov and Belgorod regions will return to their permanent base, but NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen states Western allies have seen no evidence of actual troop withdrawal.
• U.S. Charges Chinese Military Officers for Cyber Espionage The United States Department of Justice charged five Chinese military officers with hacking private-sector American businesses to gain competitive advantages, escalating tensions in cyber warfare.
• South Korea Dismantles Coast Guard After Sewol Ferry Tragedy Following the devastating MV Sewol ferry accident, President Park Geun Hye announced the complete dismantling of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, indicating a major institutional response to the national tragedy.
• Oregon Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage A U.S. federal court judge ruled that Oregon's ban on same-sex marriage violates equal protection rights under the Fourteenth Amendment, legalizing same-sex marriage in the state.
• Abu Hamza al-Masri Convicted of Terrorism Support Radical cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been found guilty of supporting terrorism, marking a significant legal outcome in counterterrorism efforts.
• AstraZeneca Rejects Pfizer Takeover Offer AstraZeneca has rejected Pfizer's substantial takeover offer valued at approximately 70 billion pounds (US$118 billion), signaling significant corporate strategic maneuvering.
• Egyptian Court Acquits Muslim Brotherhood Members An Egyptian court acquitted 169 Muslim Brotherhood members of charges related to unrest following Mohamed Morsi's ousting, signaling potential political reconciliation.
• Saudi Arabia Closes Tripoli Embassy Saudi Arabia has closed its embassy in Tripoli, Libya, due to significant security concerns, reflecting ongoing regional instability.
• Louis van Gaal Becomes Manchester United Manager Decorated Dutch coach Louis van Gaal was confirmed as Manchester United's new manager. Ryan Giggs was named assistant and announced his retirement after an illustrious 40-year career with 963 games and 22 major trophies.
• Pyongyang Apartment Building Collapse A catastrophic apartment building collapse in Pyongyang, North Korea, resulted in multiple casualties, highlighting potential infrastructure and safety challenges.
• Chinese Workers Kidnapped in Burma Two Chinese workers were kidnapped by activists from a controversial copper mine in Burma, highlighting tensions surrounding international mining operations.
• Subway Station Explosion in Seoul An electrical problem caused an explosion at the Gunpo station of Seoul Metropolitan Subway, injuring eleven people and raising concerns about infrastructure safety.

Events in 2014

May 19, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 19, 2014

May 19, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 19, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $100.42
• Apple AAPL: opens at $597.85
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.61
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $186.61

Exchange Rates on May 19, 2014:

• 1 USD = 101.47 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0871 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8922 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2372 CNY
• 1 EUR = 139.1 JPY

May 19, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Bari - Cittadella : 1 - 0
• Latina - Siena : 0 - 3

May 19, 2014 was a Monday and it was the 139th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 2014 can also be written as 5/19/2014 in the US and as 19/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 2014 in May 2014 calendar

Famous people died on May 19, 2014:

• Jack Brabham

  Jack Brabham was an iconic Australian racing driver who became the only Formula One world champion to win a title in a car of his own...

• Sante Kimes

  Notorious American criminal known for her elaborate cons and involvement in murder, particularly infamous for her criminal activities with...

• Vincent Harding

  American historian and scholar (b. 1931).

• Gabriel Kolko

  American historian and author (b. 1932).

• Zbigniew Pietrzykowski

  Polish boxer (b. 1934).

• Mario Missiroli

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on May 19th

May 19, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Pharrell Williams - Happy
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea - Problem
5. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse

May 19, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. John Legend - All Of Me
2. Pharrell Williams - Happy
3. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga - Loyal

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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May 19, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 2014 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 11:39 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 2014.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 2014

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Someone born on May 19, 2014 is:

10 years 11 months old,

or 131 months and 26 days old,

or 573 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4014 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 2014?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 19, 2014.

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