What happened on Sunday May 04, 2014?

About May 4th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 4, 2014, pro-Russian militants attacked the police headquarters in Odesa, Ukraine. The attack involved breaking windows and forcing gates open, escalating tensions in the region following the deadly clashes on May 2.
  • Day of the week: May 4th, 2014 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Happy by Pharrell Williams
  • Popular movie: Interstellar directed by Christopher Nolan

More about May 4th, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on May 4th, 2014.

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May 04, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 2014:

  • Pro-Russian Militants Attack Odessa Police Headquarters On May 4, 2014, pro-Russian militants attacked the police headquarters in Odesa, Ukraine. The attack involved breaking windows and forcing gates open, escalating tensions in the region following the deadly clashes on May 2. source: time.com
  • Gerry Adams Arrested and Released in Jean McConville Murder Case On May 4, 2014, Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Féin, was arrested in connection with the 1972 murder of Jean McConville, a mother of ten and alleged informant for the British Army. Adams was questioned by police but released without charge, maintaining his innocence throughout the investigation. source: bbc.com
  • Scottish Independence Referendum Support On May 4, 2014, a poll indicated that support for Scottish independence had increased, with 45% of respondents in favor. The referendum, scheduled for September 2014, was a significant political event in the United Kingdom, with debates intensifying over Scotland's future within the UK. source: bbc.com
  • Nairobi Bus Bombings Three people were killed and 62 injured in coordinated terrorist bombings targeting buses in Nairobi, Kenya, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
  • China-Vietnam Maritime Tensions Escalate Diplomatic tensions increased between China and Vietnam after Vietnamese officials reported their vessels were struck by Chinese ships, highlighting ongoing maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
  • Juan Carlos Varela Wins Panamanian Presidential Election Juan Carlos Varela, previously serving as Vice President, was elected as the new President of Panama in a democratic electoral process, marking a significant political transition for the country.
  • Train Derailment in Maharashtra, India A severe train derailment in Maharashtra district caused significant loss of life, with at least 19 people killed and 130 injured, exposing critical infrastructure and transportation safety issues.
  • Afghanistan Declares National Day of Mourning The Afghan government officially declared a national day of grief to honor and remember victims of devastating mudslides, demonstrating national solidarity in the face of natural disaster.
  • Bridge Collapse in Guangdong, China A catastrophic bridge collapse during construction in Guangdong Province resulted in at least eleven fatalities, raising serious questions about construction safety standards.

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May 04, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 04, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Roma : 4 - 1
  • Chievo - Torino : 0 - 1
  • Genoa - Bologna : 0 - 0
  • Milan - Inter : 1 - 0
  • Parma - Sampdoria : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aalen - Union Berlin : 3 - 0
  • Bielefeld - Frankfurt FSV : 0 - 0
  • Cottbus - Greuther Furth : 0 - 6
  • Erzgebirge Aue - Paderborn : 0 - 2
  • FC Koln - St Pauli : 4 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Betis : 3 - 2
  • Levante - Ath Madrid : 2 - 0
  • Real Madrid - Valencia : 2 - 2
  • Sevilla - Villarreal : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Mallorca - Eibar : 0 - 2
  • Mirandes - Sabadell : 2 - 2
  • Real Madrid B - Jaen : 1 - 1
  • Recreativo - Numancia : 0 - 0
  • Tenerife - Girona : 0 - 1
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What day of the week was May 04, 2014?


May 04, 2014 was a Sunday and it was the 124th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 2014 can also be written as 5/4/2014 in the US and as 4/5/2014 in UK and Europe.

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May 04, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 2014:

  • Helga Königsdorf
    Helga Königsdorf

    German physicist and author (b. 1938).

  • Ross Lonsberry
    Ross Lonsberry

    Canadian-american ice hockey player (b. 1947).

  • Tat'jana Samojlova
    Tat'jana Samojlova
  • Elena Baltacha
    Elena Baltacha

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May 04, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 04, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 04, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

  1. - Happy youtube
  2. - All Of Me youtube
  3. - Talk Dirty youtube
  4. - Dark Horse youtube
  5. - Let It Go youtube

May 04, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

  1. - Happy youtube
  2. - All Of Me youtube
  3. - Talk Dirty youtube
  4. - Loyal
  5. - The Man
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May 04, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th 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 04, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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May 04, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:11 am and setting at 12:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 2014 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 2014.

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How old is someone born on May 04, 2014?


Someone born on May 04, 2014 is:

11 years 10 months old,

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or 4352 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 2014?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 4th 2026.

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