What happened on Sunday April 06, 2014?

Here's what happened on April 06, 2014:

• Nigeria becomes Africa's largest economy On April 6, 2014, Nigeria was officially declared Africa's largest economy, surpassing South Africa. This change was attributed to a rebasing of the country's GDP, reflecting growth in various sectors including telecommunications and services. source: bbc.com
• Pro-Russian protests in Donetsk, Ukraine On April 6, 2014, pro-Russian activists seized government buildings in Donetsk, Ukraine, escalating tensions in the region. This event was part of a larger movement against the Ukrainian government following the annexation of Crimea by Russia. source: bbc.com
• Mortar attack near Damascus Opera House On April 6, 2014, a mortar attack occurred near the Opera House in Damascus, Syria, resulting in casualties. This incident underscored the ongoing violence and instability in the country amidst the civil war. source: bbc.com
• Hungarian Parliamentary Elections Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, along with their allies the Christian Democrats, won a decisive victory with 45% of the votes.
• Russian Municipal Elections in Novosibirsk Anatoly Lokot of the Communist Party defeated the incumbent United Russia party candidate to become mayor of Novosibirsk, Russia's third-largest city.
• Death of Mickey Rooney Legendary American actor Mickey Rooney passed away at the age of 93, marking the end of an era in Hollywood cinema.
• Aswan Tribal Clashes in Egypt Two more people died during the third day of tribal clashes in Aswan, Egypt, bringing the total death toll to 25, revealing significant regional tensions.
• LaFarge and Holcim Merger Announcement French LaFarge and Swiss Holcim, the world's largest cement producers, announced a merger that would create a company with a market capitalization of $55 billion.
• ICC World Twenty20 Cricket Tournament Results Australia won the women's tournament, while Sri Lanka claimed victory in the men's competition.
• WrestleMania XXX and The Undertaker's Streak Ends WrestleMania XXX in New Orleans witnessed a historic moment as The Undertaker's legendary undefeated streak at WrestleMania came to an end.
• Costa Rican Presidential Election Costa Rican voters went to the polls, with Luis Guillermo Solis becoming the presidential candidate after Johnny Araya's retirement.
• Captain America: The Winter Soldier Box Office Success The superhero film set a new record by earning an estimated $96.2 million domestically in its opening weekend, becoming the highest April movie opener ever.
• Paris Marathon Winner Kenenisa from Ethiopia emerged victorious in the Paris Marathon, showcasing Ethiopian long-distance running prowess.
• Tour of Flanders Women's Cycling Ellen van Dijk won the women's road cycling World Cup race at the Tour of Flanders.
• Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race Cambridge defeated Oxford in the 160th edition of the historic rowing competition.

Events in 2014

April 06, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 06, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Sassuolo : 0 - 2
• Cagliari - Roma : 1 - 3
• Catania - Torino : 1 - 2
• Fiorentina - Udinese : 2 - 1
• Lazio - Sampdoria : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Hannover : 3 - 0
• Hertha - Hoffenheim : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Erzgebirge Aue - Union Berlin : 3 - 2
• Kaiserslautern - Bochum : 1 - 1
• Munich 1860 - Karlsruhe : 0 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Elche - Getafe : 1 - 0
• Malaga - Granada : 4 - 1
• Sevilla - Espanol : 4 - 1
• Valladolid - Valencia : 0 - 0

April 06, 2014 was a Sunday and it was the 96th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 2014 can also be written as 4/6/2014 in the US and as 6/4/2014 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 2014 in April 2014 calendar

Famous people died on April 06, 2014:

• Mickey Rooney

  Mickey Rooney was a legendary Hollywood actor with a career spanning over nine decades, known for his versatility in film, television, and...

• Jacques Castérède

  Jacques Castérède was a renowned French pianist and composer who made significant contributions to contemporary classical music during the...

• Liv Dommersnes

  Norwegian actress (b. 1922).

• Chuck Stone

  American soldier, journalist, and academic (b. 1924).

• Massimo Tamburini

  Italian motorcycle designer, co-founded bimota (b. 1943).

• Domenico Mennitti
• Mary Anderson

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on April 6th

April 06, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - Dark Horse
4. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
5. Idina Menzel - Let It Go

April 06, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 06, 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Pharrell Williams - Happy
2. John Legend - All Of Me
3. Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz - Talk Dirty
4. Aloe Blacc - The Man
5. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Drunk In Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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April 06, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 April 06, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 02:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Apr 15, 2014.

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Someone born on April 06, 2014 is:

12 years old,

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or 4383 days old,

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