What happened on Sunday October 14, 2018?

About October 14th, 2018, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 14, 2018, Pope Francis canonized Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, recognizing him as a martyr for the Catholic faith. Romero was assassinated in 1980 for opposing military repression during El Salvador's civil war. This canonization was significant for Latin American Catholics, who view him as a hero.
  • Day of the week: October 14th, 2018 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Deadpool 2 directed by David Leitch

More about October 14th, 2018? See below for more news and curiosities on October 14th, 2018.

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October 14, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 2018:

  • Pope Francis canonizes Oscar Romero and others On October 14, 2018, Pope Francis canonized Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, recognizing him as a martyr for the Catholic faith. Romero was assassinated in 1980 for opposing military repression during El Salvador's civil war. This canonization was significant for Latin American Catholics, who view him as a hero. source: time.com
  • Hurricane Leslie impacts Portugal and Spain Hurricane Leslie, a rare Atlantic hurricane, made landfall in Portugal on October 13, 2018, bringing winds up to 180 km/h. The storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, damaging structures, and leaving over 300,000 people without power. It continued into Spain, causing heavy rainfall and flooding, particularly in Catalonia, leading to at least 17 injuries. source: euronews.com
  • Migrant Truck Crash in Turkey On October 14, 2018, a truck carrying migrants crashed in Turkey, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident highlighted the ongoing challenges related to migrant transportation in the region. source: aljazeera.com
  • Bavarian State Election 2018 Bavarian voters participated in the election for the 180 members of Bavaria's 18th Landtag. The Christian-democratic conservative CSU party experienced significant electoral losses, signaling potential shifts in German regional political dynamics.
  • Flash Floods in Aude, France Devastating flash floods in the Aude region of France resulted in at least 10 fatalities. The event highlighted the increasing unpredictability and potential destructiveness of extreme weather events.
  • Plane Crash in Fulda, Germany A small plane crashed into a crowd in Fulda, Germany, causing three fatalities and injuring eight people. The incident raised serious questions about aviation safety and crowd management.
  • Shooting at Toddler's Birthday Party in Texas A tragic incident occurred where four people were shot and killed at a toddler's birthday party in Texas. The shooting reportedly began as a small argument that quickly escalated. The suspect was taken into custody, highlighting ongoing issues of gun violence and conflict resolution.
  • Belgian Local Elections 2018 Belgian voters participated in local elections, with the Greens making historic gains. This election suggested potential changes in local political representation and environmental policy preferences.
  • Bus Collision in Southern Switzerland A bus traveling from Germany to Italy was involved in a collision in southern Switzerland, resulting in one death and fourteen injuries. The accident underscored the potential dangers of international road travel.
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  • Cricket Record in Afghanistan Premier League Afghan batsman Hazratullah Zazai made history by becoming only the 6th player (3rd in T20) to hit 6-sixes in an over. He scored 62 runs in just 17 balls during a match between Kabul Zwanan and Balkh Legends, showcasing exceptional sporting achievement.

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October 14, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 14, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on October 14, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8654 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.181 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7635 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4066 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3021 CAD
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What day of the week was October 14, 2018?


October 14, 2018 was a Sunday and it was the 287th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 2018 can also be written as 10/14/2018 in the US and as 14/10/2018 in UK and Europe.

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October 14, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


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October 14, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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October 14, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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October 14, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 14, 2018 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 2018 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 14, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:33 pm and setting at 10:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 2018.

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How old is someone born on October 14, 2018?


Someone born on October 14, 2018 is:

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 2018?

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