What happened on Friday August 29, 2014?

Here's what happened on August 29, 2014:

• Syrian Civil War: According to the United Nations, three million Syrians are refugees abroad while another 6.5million are internally displaced. (Reuters) Syrian rebels attacked the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force on the Golan Heights, and captured 42 Fijian peacekeepers. They also surrounded a base manned 75 Filipino soldiers.
• Syrian rebels attacked the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force on the Golan Heights, and captured 42 Fijian peacekeepers. They also surrounded a base manned 75 Filipino soldiers.
• Brazil's economy is in recession
• Malaysian Airlines announced plans to layoff 6000 employees as a result a restructuring after the loss of two aircraft this year in disasters.
• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sues Valve Corporation and the video game giant Steam for refusing to give refunds.
• Mount Tavurvur is a part of the Rabaul caldera, near Rabaul, Papua New Guinea's East New Britain Province. It erupts.
• On Wednesday, the death toll from a landslide that occurred in a village close to Fuquan in Guizhou province rises to 15.
• 2014 West Africa Ebola Virus - The first Ebola case is reported in Senegal.
• Senegal reports the first Ebola virus case.
• In response to the conflict in Syria and Iraq, the United Kingdom has raised its terror threat level to "severe".
• Syrian Civil War: UN Refugee Crisis and Peacekeeper Capture The United Nations reported a massive humanitarian crisis in Syria, with three million refugees abroad and 6.5 million internally displaced. Syrian rebels escalated tensions by attacking the UN Disengagement Observer Force on the Golan Heights, capturing 42 Fijian peacekeepers and surrounding a base with 75 Filipino soldiers, highlighting the complex and volatile nature of the conflict.
• UK Raises Terror Threat Level The United Kingdom elevates its terror threat level from 'substantial' to 'severe' in direct response to escalating conflicts in Iraq and Syria, signaling heightened national security concerns.
• First Ebola Case in Senegal Senegal reports its first case of the Ebola virus, marking the spread of the deadly epidemic to another West African nation and raising international health concerns.
• Brazil's Economic Downturn Brazil's economy officially enters a recession, signaling significant economic challenges for one of South America's largest economies.
• Malaysian Airlines Workforce Reduction Malaysian Airlines announces a major restructuring plan to lay off 6,000 employees following two devastating aircraft losses, reflecting the airline's struggle to recover from significant operational and reputational challenges.
• Legal Challenge Against Steam's Refund Policy The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission initiates a lawsuit against Valve Corporation and Steam, challenging their digital game refund policy and potentially setting a precedent for consumer rights in digital marketplaces.
• Deadly Landslide in Guizhou Province A tragic landslide near Fuquan in Guizhou province, China, results in 15 confirmed fatalities, underscoring the ongoing risks of natural disasters in mountainous regions.
• Mount Tavurvur Volcanic Eruption Mount Tavurvur, located in the Rabaul caldera of Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province, erupts, potentially posing risks to local communities and demonstrating the region's significant volcanic activity.

Events in 2014

August 29, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 29, 2014

August 29, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 29, 2014:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $99.38
• Apple AAPL: opens at $102.86
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.09
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.03
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.28

Exchange Rates on August 29, 2014:

• 1 USD = 104.07 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0877 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.918 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.143 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.67 JPY

August 29, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - Kortrijk : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Dortmund : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aalen - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2
• Frankfurt FSV - RB Leipzig : 0 - 0
• Union Berlin - Nurnberg : 0 - 4

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Getafe - Almeria : 1 - 0
• Valencia - Malaga : 3 - 0

August 29, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 241st day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 2014 can also be written as 8/29/2014 in the US and as 29/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

Famous people died on August 29, 2014:

• Björn Waldegård

  Legendary Swedish rally driver who was the first World Rally Champion and competed extensively in international motorsports.

• Octavio Brunetti

  Argentinian pianist and composer (b. 1975).

• Glenn Cornick

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 2014 was Rude by MAGIC!, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. MAGIC! - Rude
2. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
3. Sam Smith - Stay With Me
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Zedd - Break Free
5. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy

August 29, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 2014 was Fancy by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
3. John Legend - All Of Me
4. Jeremih Featuring YG - Don't Tell 'Em
5. Pharrell Williams - Happy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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August 29, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 10:01 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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Someone born on August 29, 2014 is:

10 years 8 months old,

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