2014⚡ Event
Benefits Street airs
The first episode of the documentary series Benefits Street aired on Channel 4, prompting discussion in the United Kingdom about welfare dependency.
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What Happened in 2014?
Explore 56 historical moments from 2014 — 50 events, 0 birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
Events in 2014(50)
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Moscow school shooting
Russia's first school shooting took place at School No. 263 in Moscow, resulting in the deaths of a teacher and a police officer.
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UN Report on North Korea Human Rights
An inquiry report by the United Nations Human Rights Council found systematic and wide-ranging violations of human rights in North Korea.
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Happisburgh Footprints Discovery
Researchers announced the discovery of the Happisburgh footprints in Norfolk, England, the oldest known hominid footprints outside Africa.
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Kyiv Protests
A series of violent events began in Kyiv involving protesters, riot police, and unknown shooters. This culminated in the ousting of Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych five days later.
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Kevin Lau stabbing
Former editor-in-chief of Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao, Kevin Lau, was stabbed. This incident raised concerns about media freedom.
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Oscar Selfie Taken
The Oscar selfie, considered to be one of the most influential photographs of all time, was taken at the 86th Academy Awards ceremony.
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Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappearance
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.
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East Harlem gas explosion
A gas leak caused an explosion in East Harlem, New York City, destroying two apartment buildings and causing eight deaths.
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Kabul Serena Hotel mass shooting
Taliban militants killed nine civilians in a mass shooting at the Kabul Serena Hotel in Afghanistan on March 20, 2014.
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Oso Landslide
A massive landslide in Oso, Washington, killed 43 people, engulfing a rural neighborhood. It marked the largest death toll for a standalone landslide in U.S. history.
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First Same-Sex Marriages in England and Wales
The first same-sex marriages in England and Wales took place following the passage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013.
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Valparaíso wildfire
A major wildfire broke out near Valparaíso, Chile, on April 12, 2014. The fire destroyed at least 2,500 homes and left approximately 11,000 people homeless.
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Boko Haram Kidnaps Nigerian Schoolgirls
Boko Haram militants kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from a government secondary school in Chibok, Nigeria.
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MV Sewol ferry disaster
The ferry MV Sewol capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea, resulting in the deaths of 306 people, primarily students.
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NASA discovers Kepler-186f
NASA announced the discovery of Kepler-186f, the first exoplanet with a radius similar to Earth's discovered in the habitable zone of another star.
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Flint, Michigan Changes Water Source
The city of Flint, Michigan, U.S., changed its water source to the Flint River. This decision exposed residents to lead poisoning.
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Odesa clashes
Forty-eight people were killed during a confrontation between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian unity protesters in Odesa, Ukraine on May 2, 2014. This event was part of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
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Badakhshan mudslides
At least 350 people were killed by two mudslides in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan on May 2, 2014.
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Nairobi Market Bombings
At least 12 people were killed and 70 others injured when two bombs exploded in a market in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Taipei Metro stabbing attack
A man carried out a stabbing spree on a Taipei Metro train, killing four people and injuring 24 others. The incident caused widespread shock and calls for improved security.
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Thai coup d'état
Prayut Chan-o-cha, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army, launched a coup d'état against the caretaker government. This followed six months of political crisis.
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Brussels Jewish Museum shooting
A gunman with ties to Islamic extremism opened fire at the Jewish Museum of Belgium in Brussels, killing four people.
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Kerala Blasters FC formed
The Indian football club Kerala Blasters FC and its first supporters' group, Manjappada, were formed.
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Formation of Telangana
The Indian state of Telangana was officially formed, with K. Chandrashekar Rao becoming its first chief minister.
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War in Donbas
On June 14, 2014, an Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force was shot down by forces of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic, killing all 49 people on board.
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Lars Mittank Disappears
German citizen Lars Mittank disappeared from Varna Airport in Bulgaria. His last known movements were widely viewed on YouTube.
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Germany Defeats Brazil in World Cup Semi-final
Germany defeated Brazil 7–1 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final at the Mineirão. This match broke several tournament records.
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Germany wins FIFA World Cup
Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, with Mario Götze scoring the game's only goal in extra time.
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Carlton Complex Fire
Lightning strikes started four fires in the Methow River in Washington, collectively known as the Carlton Complex Fire.
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Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 shot down
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board.
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Silvio Berlusconi conviction overturned
The conviction of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi for paying an underage prostitute was overturned on appeal.
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Farafra Ambush
Gunmen ambushed an Egyptian military checkpoint in the Libyan Desert near Farafra, killing 22 soldiers.
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Air Algérie Flight 5017 Disappears
Air Algérie Flight 5017 disappeared from radar shortly after take-off from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Its wreckage was found the following day in Mali with no survivors.
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Malin Landslide in India
A landslide triggered by heavy rains in the village of Malin, Maharashtra, India, resulted in the deaths of over 150 people.
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Death of Julieka Ivanna Dhu
Julieka Ivanna Dhu, an Aboriginal Australian woman, died in police custody after her condition was ignored.
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WHO declares Ebola epidemic a public health emergency
The World Health Organization declared the Western African Ebola epidemic a public health emergency of international concern. The epidemic had begun in December 2013.
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Killing of Michael Brown
Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African-American man, was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. This event sparked widespread protests and unrest.
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MAVEN enters Mars orbit
The NASA spacecraft MAVEN entered into orbit around Mars to study the planet's atmosphere.
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Ayotzinapa Students Disappearance
Forty-three students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in Mexico were kidnapped.
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Mount Ontake Eruption
Mount Ontake in central Japan unexpectedly erupted, killing 63 people. This was the nation's deadliest volcanic eruption in over a century.
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Jules Bianchi crash
Formula One racing driver Jules Bianchi sustained fatal head injuries in a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Himalayan Avalanches
A snowstorm and avalanches on the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks in the Himalayas resulted in the deaths of at least 43 people.
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Ottawa Parliament Hill shootings
The downtown core of Ottawa, Canada, was placed on lockdown following a series of shootings at Parliament Hill.
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Philae lands on comet
The European Space Agency's lander Philae touched down on 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. It became the first spacecraft to land on a comet.
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Jerusalem synagogue attack
Two Palestinian men attacked praying congregants in a Jerusalem synagogue with axes, knives, and a gun. Eight people were killed, including the attackers.
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Chlorine gas attack at Midwest FurFest
The annual furry convention Midwest FurFest was targeted in an unsolved chlorine gas attack. The incident occurred on December 7, 2014.
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Lindt Cafe siege ends
A hostage crisis in a Lindt chocolate café in Sydney, Australia, ended with police storming the building, killing the perpetrator and one of the hostages.
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Norman Atlantic fire
The passenger ferry Norman Atlantic caught fire in the Adriatic Sea, killing an estimated 28 people.
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AirAsia Flight 8501 crash
Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashed into the Java Sea after the pilots mishandled a non-critical error in the cockpit, resulting in the deaths of all 162 people on board.
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Born in 2014(0)
No births recorded for 2014.
Deaths in 2014(6)
2014🕊️ Death
Guru Dhanapal
Indian director and producer died on April 18, 2014. He was born in 1959.
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Lorna Wing
Lorna Wing, an English psychiatrist and physician, died. She pioneered studies of autism.
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Jacques Bergerac
French actor and businessman Jacques Bergerac died on June 15, 2014. He was born in 1927.
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Herman Badillo
Herman Badillo, a Puerto Rican-American lawyer and politician, has died. He was born in 1929.
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Udo Jürgens
Austrian-Swiss singer-songwriter and pianist Udo Jürgens died on December 21, 2014. He was born in 1934.
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Dates in 2014
January 6February 3February 7February 18February 26March 2March 8March 12March 20March 22March 29April 12April 14April 16April 17April 18April 21May 2May 7May 16May 21May 22May 24May 27June 2June 6June 14June 15July 8July 13July 14July 17July 18July 19July 24July 30August 4August 8August 9September 22September 26September 27October 5October 14October 22November 12November 18December 3December 7December 16December 21December 28
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2014?
- 2014 saw 56 notable historical moments, including 50 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2014?
- Key events of 2014 include: Benefits Street airs, Moscow school shooting, UN Report on North Korea Human Rights.
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