What happened on Sunday August 31, 2014?

Here's what happened on August 31, 2014:

• China restricts Hong Kong electoral process On August 31, 2014, China's National People's Congress Standing Committee decided that Hong Kong's Chief Executive candidates for the 2017 election must be nominated by a 1,200-member committee, effectively limiting the pool to pro-Beijing figures. This decision sparked widespread protests in Hong Kong, as it was seen as a setback for democratic reforms. source: dw.com
• Iraqi security forces break siege of Amerli On August 31, 2014, Iraqi security forces, supported by Shiite militias and U.S. airstrikes, successfully broke the siege of Amerli, a town in northern Iraq that had been under siege by ISIS militants for over two months. The operation resulted in the liberation of the town and the safe evacuation of its residents. source: reuters.com
• UN peacekeepers evacuated from Golan Heights On August 31, 2014, 75 Filipino UN peacekeepers were evacuated from the Golan Heights after being surrounded by Syrian rebels. An initial group of 35 soldiers was rescued by UN armored vehicles, while the remaining 40 walked to safety under cover of night. However, 44 Fijian peacekeepers remained detained by rebels. source: abc.net.au
• Deadly Apartment Explosion in Paris Suburb A catastrophic blast at an apartment building in Rosny-sous-Bois, a Paris suburb, caused four deaths, injured 11 people, and left five individuals unaccounted for, prompting emergency response and investigation.
• Margrethe Vestager Nominated for EU Commissioner Denmark's deputy prime minister, Margrethe Vestager, was nominated as the Danish candidate for EU commissioner, contributing to increased female representation in the Juncker Commission with her nomination.
• World Record in Women's Hammer Throw Polish athlete Anita Wlodarczyk set a remarkable new world record in the women's hammer throw, achieving a distance of 79.58 meters at the ISTAF Berlin meet, showcasing exceptional athletic performance.

Events in 2014

August 31, 2014: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 2014

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

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

Famous people died on August 31, 2014:

• Ștefan Andrei

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

• Jonathan Williams

Famous people who died in 2014

Famous people who died on August 31st

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.

1. MAGIC! - Rude
2. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
3. Sam Smith - Stay With Me
4. Ariana Grande Featuring Zedd - Break Free
5. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - 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 music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
2. Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora - Black Widow
3. John Legend - All Of Me
4. Jeremih Featuring YG - Don't Tell 'Em
5. Pharrell Williams - Happy

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

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August 31, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 2014 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 2014

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Someone born on August 31, 2014 is:

11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 3 days old,

or 604 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4233 days old,

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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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