Sunday August 31, 2014: on this day

August 31, 2014 was the 243rd day of the year 2014, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 2014, who was born and died on August 31, 2014, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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. The Equalizer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 2014 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 2014?


August 31, 2014 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2014 can also be written as 8/31/2014 in the US and as 31/8/2014 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2014 in August 2014 calendar

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August 31, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 2014:

  • Syrian civil war: 32 united nations peacekeepers from philippines were evacuated from the golan heights border crossing between syria and israel under fire, while others are still under fire by groups such as the al-nusra front.
  • Threety-two united nations peacekeepers representing the philippines were evacuated from the golan heights border crossing between syria and israel. others remain under fire by groups such as the al-nusra front.
  • Iraqi insurgency. iraqi security forces enter amerli, which was besieged by islamic state of iraq forces and levant forces.
  • Clashes between pakistani police officers and prime minister nawaz sharif's opponents have resulted in the deaths of at least three people.
  • A blast at an apartment building in rosny-sous bois, paris results in four deaths and 11 injuries. five people remain unaccounted.
  • China's parliament has ruled that hong kong can not freely elect its next leader in 2017.
  • Margrethe vestager (denmark's deputy prime minister and minister of economic affairs and the interior) is nominated to be the danish candidate to the eu commissioner. this brings the total number of female juncker commission commissioners up to five, with only three countries remaining to nominate one candidate.
  • Anita wlodarczyk, a polish woman who competed in athletics, set a new world record at the istaf berlin meet for the women's hammer throw. she threw 79.58m.

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August 31, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Verona : 0 - 0
  • Cesena - Parma : 1 - 0
  • Genoa - Napoli : 1 - 2
  • Milan - Lazio : 3 - 1
  • Palermo - Sampdoria : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Mechelen : 2 - 0
  • Club Brugge - Anderlecht : 2 - 2
  • Lokeren - Standard : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - M'gladbach : 0 - 0
  • Mainz - Hannover : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Bochum : 1 - 2
  • Munich 1860 - Darmstadt : 1 - 1
  • Sandhausen - Ingolstadt : 0 - 3
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August 31, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 31, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 2014 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 10:40 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 31, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 6 months old,

or 114 months and 29 days old,

or 499 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3498 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2014?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 31, 2014.

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August 31, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 2014:

  • Leili Behbahani

    Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

  • Carol Vadnais

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 2014).

  • Bapu

    Indian director and screenwriter (b. 1933).

  • Stan Goldberg

    American illustrator (d. 2014.

  • Ștefan Andrei

    Romanian politician, 87th romanian minister of foreign affairs (b. 1931).

  • Lajos Kiss
  • Jonathan Williams
  • Viktor Radev
  • Jimi Jamison

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

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August 31, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 2014:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2014:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 31, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 31, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rude
  2. - All About That Bass
  3. - Stay With Me
  4. - Break Free
  5. - Fancy

August 31, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 31, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fancy
  2. - Black Widow
  3. - All Of Me
  4. - Don't Tell 'Em
  5. - Happy

August 31, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 31, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. 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 31, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 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

The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Wes Ball

Starring: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Country: United States of America

August 31, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 Equalizer

The Equalizer

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Blockbustaz

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

Intruders

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

Girl Meets World

Girl Meets World

Release year: 2014

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

August 31, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

David And Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell

David And Goliath

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Malcolm Gladwell's provocative new bestseller is now available in paperback. A shepherd boy who was just three thousand years old, on an ancient battlefield in Palestine, defeated a powerful warrior with little more than

The Magician'S Land by Lev Grossman

The Magician'S Land

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The thrilling conclusion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Magicians trilogy is now a series on Syfy#1 NEWYORKTIMES NOTABLE BIBLE OF THE YEAR A NEW YEAR'S BEST BOOK A NEW YEAR'S TIMES NOTABLE BOOK of THE YEAR A NEW …

Love Letters by Debbie Macomber

Love Letters

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY LIBRARY Journalists, Debbie Macomber celebrates with this enchanting novel set in Cedar Cove's Rose Harbor Inn.

A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre

A Spy Among Friends

By:

Ben Macintyre, master storyteller, brings to life the most ambitious work of his career. It tells the story of the 20th century's greatest spy story. Kim Philby was a charming and brilliant man who rose to great heights.

Fool'S Assassin by Robin Hobb

Fool'S Assassin

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNRearly twenty years ago Robin Hobb burst onto the fantasy scene with Assassin's Apprentice. This novel introduced the characters FitzChivalry Farseer.

August 31, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Daisenryaku Perfect HD

Daisenryaku Perfect HD

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: SystemSoft Alpha

Castaway Paradise

Castaway Paradise

Platform: Facebook, Android, IOS, Windows

Publisher: Stolen Couch Games

Fract OSC

Fract OSC

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Puzzle, rhythm

Publisher: Phosfiend Systems

Elite: Dangerous

Elite: Dangerous

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Genre: Space trading and combat, first-person shooter

Publisher: Frontier Developments

Dragon Ball Battle of Z

Dragon Ball Battle of Z

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on August 31, 2014?

On August 31, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2014?

On August 31, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 2014?

On August 31, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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.

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