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What happened on Tuesday May 20, 2014?

About May 20th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 20, 2014, pro-Russian unrest continued in eastern Ukraine, with reports of clashes between separatists and Ukrainian forces. The situation remained volatile as tensions escalated in the region, leading to concerns over further violence.
  • Day of the week: May 20th, 2014 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: All Of Me by John Legend
  • Popular movie: Interstellar directed by Christopher Nolan

More about May 20th, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on May 20th, 2014.

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May 20, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 2014:

  • Pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine On May 20, 2014, pro-Russian unrest continued in eastern Ukraine, with reports of clashes between separatists and Ukrainian forces. The situation remained volatile as tensions escalated in the region, leading to concerns over further violence. source: bbc.com
  • Narendra Modi reaffirms political leadership On May 20, 2014, Narendra Modi, after winning the Indian general elections, reaffirmed his leadership and outlined his vision for the country. His victory marked a significant shift in Indian politics, with promises of economic reforms and development. source: bbc.com
  • Thai political crisis escalates On May 20, 2014, Thailand's political crisis intensified as the military declared martial law in an effort to restore order amid ongoing protests. This move was seen as a precursor to a potential coup, reflecting the deep divisions within Thai society. source: bbc.com
  • Deadly Explosions in Jos, Nigeria A tragic terrorist attack near Jos, Nigeria resulted in at least 118 fatalities from two explosions in a crowded market area.
  • Yemen Sectarian Clashes Intense sectarian violence erupted in Yemen, with at least 16 people killed during clashes between Shi'ite Muslim tribesmen, government troops, and allied Sunni tribal members.
  • General Motors Massive Vehicle Recall American car manufacturer General Motors initiated another large-scale recall, affecting 2.5 million vehicles due to potential safety concerns.
  • Tragic Child Homicide in Torrance A horrific incident occurred where three young children, aged 2 to 3 years old, were killed at their home in Torrance. The children's mother was subsequently charged with murder.
  • Actor Michael Jace Arrested for Spousal Murder American actor Michael Jace was arrested in Los Angeles for the shooting death of his wife, a tragic incident of domestic violence.
  • Malawian General Elections Malawians participated in their national general elections, exercising their democratic right to choose political leadership.
  • Charlotte Hornets Rebrand NBA Franchise The NBA team formerly known as the Charlotte Bobcats officially changed its name back to the Charlotte Hornets, also reclaiming the franchise history from 1988-2002.

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May 20, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 20, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 20, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $100.69
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $604.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $39.68
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.61
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $186.25

Exchange Rates on May 20, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 101.31 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0906 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.892 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2375 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 138.77 JPY
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What day of the week was May 20, 2014?


May 20, 2014 was a Tuesday and it was the 140th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2014 can also be written as 5/20/2014 in the US and as 20/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 2014:

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    Barbara Murray was an English actress best known for her work in film and television, especially during the 1950s and 1960s. She gained notable attention for her role as Lady Pamela Wilder in the British television drama 'The Plane Makers' and its sequel 'The Power Game.' [bio]

  • Prince Rupert Loewenstein
    Prince Rupert Loewenstein

    A prominent Spanish-English banker and business manager best known for managing the financial affairs of the Rolling Stones for decades.

  • Robyn Denny
    Robyn Denny

    English-french painter (b. 1930).

  • Sandra Bem
    Sandra Bem

    American psychologist and academic (b. 1944).

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May 20, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 20, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

  1. - All Of Me youtube
  2. - Happy youtube
  3. - Fancy youtube
  4. - Problem youtube
  5. - Dark Horse youtube

May 20, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 2014 was All Of Me by John Legend, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

  1. - All Of Me youtube
  2. - Happy youtube
  3. - Fancy youtube
  4. - Talk Dirty youtube
  5. - Loyal
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May 20, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 20, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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May 20, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 2014 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:38 am and setting at 12:47 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on May 20, 2014?


Someone born on May 20, 2014 is:

12 years and 5 days old,

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or 626 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4388 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 2014?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 20th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 20, 2014.

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