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March 22, 2014

March 22, 2014, was a Saturday. It was 10 years, 9 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on March 22, 2014:

  • 43 people are killed after a mudslide occurs near Oso, Washington.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 22, 2014:

  • United States: "Happy" by Pharrell Williams
  • United Kingdom: "Tsunami (Jump)" by DVBBS and Borgeous featuring Tinie Tempah

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 22, 2014

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Happy - Pharrell Williams
  • Dark Horse - Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J
  • All Of Me - John Legend
  • Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz
  • Pompeii - Bastille
Play the top songs from 2014
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Divergent

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Divergent".

Facts

This date was 3,929 days ago. Approximately 131 months have passed. It was the 81st day of 2014, in week 12. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 10 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 44 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 22, 2014

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Saturday, March 22, 2014. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer. In America, the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams is at the top of the singles charts, while "Tsunami (Jump)" by DVBBS and Borgeous featuring Tinie Tempah is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Divergent is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are continuing to close their doors at the moment. Sadly, it seems as though they will be unable to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. A social networking website called Vine is extremely popular at the moment.

It is 2014, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, John Legend, Iggy Azalea, Meghan Trainor, Lorde and Jason Derulo. People have started using the Internet slang phrase "sliding into your DMs" to describe the act of sending someone a private message. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 recently disappeared from radar and there has been zero trace of the missing aircraft despite a widespread search.

Russia has annexed Crimea following a recent referendum. Actor James Rebhorn has passed away after a long battle with skin cancer. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Peaches Geldof, The Ultimate Warrior, Bob Hoskins, and Skye McCole Bartusiak would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "16 and Pregnant", "White Collar", "The Walking Dead", and "The Originals". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "The Last of Us", "Saints Row IV", "ARMA 3", and "Beyond: Two Souls". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Curious George", "Phineas and Ferb", "Paw Patrol", and "Every Witch Way".

Popular toys at the moment include Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen, Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus, Lalaloopsy Silly Hair, and the Furby Boom.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 22, 2014, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2014 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 22, 2014 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 22, 2014.

  • #nomakeupselfie.

    #nomakeupselfie

    The #nomakeupselfie trend was popular on social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The viral trend was started to raise awareness about breast cancer.
  • Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears.

    Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears

    On March 3rd, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 completely disappeared from radar. Despite the largest search in aviation history, there were no sightings of the plane or its debris.
  • Russia & Ukraine.

    Russia & Ukraine

    At the start of March 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin gained parliamentary approval to use force in Ukraine to protect Russian interests. In mid-March, Crimea joined Russia after a secession referendum. This referendum was described as a "sham" by governments in the West. Tensions between Russia and the West continued to rise during this period, with US President Obama demanding that Russia "move back its troops."
  • David Moyes' position is in doubt.

    David Moyes' position is in doubt

    David Moyes' position as manager of Manchester United was in severe doubt at this time. Moyes, who had taken over from Alex Ferguson in July 2013, was struggling to get results. As the season came to an end, it became increasingly likely that the club would be forced to sack him.
  • Sam Smith - "Stay With Me"

    Sam Smith - "Stay With Me"

    The song "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith went on to win a Grammy for 2014's Record of the Year.
  • 2014 in music.

    2014 in music

    Popular music artists in 2014 included Bastille, Passenger, Lorde, Jason Derulo, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, Iggy Azalea, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Hozier, Maroon 5 and Bobby Shmurda.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2014?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2014?

    The best NBA players in 2014 were as follows: Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Joakim Noah, James Harden and Chris Paul.
  • Time Person of the Year 2014.

    Time Person of the Year 2014

    Health care workers fighting against the spread of Ebola were named Time Person of the Year in 2014.
  • Jennifer Lawrence.

    Jennifer Lawrence

    American actress Jennifer Lawrence was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2014.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2014, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer, Arjen Robben, Thomas Müller, Philipp Lahm, Neymar, James Rodríguez, Toni Kroos, Ángel Di María and Diego Costa.
  • 2014 in movies.

    2014 in movies

    Popular movies in 2014 included Transformers: Age of Extinction, Gone Girl, The Equalizer, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Guardians of the Galaxy, Maleficent, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Annabelle, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Interstellar.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.
  • Birdman.

    Birdman

    The movie "Birdman" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2014.
  • Video rental stores are closing down.

    Video rental stores are closing down

    From 2010 onward, video rental stores such as Blockbuster slowly began to close down. This was due to the rise of new online streaming services such as Netflix and Internet usage in general. Although a few stores and franchises continued to hobble along, it was only a matter of time before they were also forced to close their doors.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to March 22, 2014.

  • February 22, 2014:
    • TV personality Charlotte Dawson commits suicide at her home in Sydney, Australia.
    • Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is impeached.
  • February 24, 2014:
    • DayZ creator Dean Hall announces that he is leaving Bohemia Interactive.
    • Ghostbusters actor Harold Ramis passes away.
  • March 1, 2014: A gunman attempts to assassinate Irish criminal John Gilligan in Clondalkin.
  • March 2, 2014:
    • The 86th Academy Awards are held. Matthew McConaughey wins Best Actor for his role as Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club. Cate Blanchett wins Best Actress for her role as Jeanette "Jasmine" Francis in Blue Jasmine.
    • Ellen DeGeneres tweets her famous Oscars selfie with Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Kevin Spacey, and others.
  • March 6, 2014: Rapper Speaker Knockerz dies from a codeine overdose at the age of 19.
  • March 8, 2014: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappears from radar.
  • March 16, 2014: Crimea votes to secede from Ukraine and join Russia.
  • March 17, 2014: Sia releases her song "Chandelier".
  • March 18, 2014:
    • The #NoMakeUpSelfie trend begins.
    • Russia officially annexes Crimea.
  • March 19, 2014: Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps dies at the age of 84.
  • March 20, 2014: Filipina model Helena Belmonte commits suicide by jumping from a building in Pasig City in the Philippines.
  • March 21, 2014:
    • Actor James Rebhorn passes away after a long battle with skin cancer.
    • The final episode of the teen sitcom "A.N.T. Farm" is aired on the Disney Channel.
  • This date: March 22, 2014
  • March 24, 2014: The Ukrainian military withdraws from Crimea after a naval ship and several military bases are raided by Russian forces.
  • March 25, 2014:
    • It is announced that Facebook will be acquiring the VR headset company Oculus for US$2.3 billion.
    • Conscious uncoupling: Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow announce that they are separating after more than ten years of marriage.
  • March 29, 2014: The first same-sex marriages take place in England and Wales.
  • March 31, 2014:
    • The series finale of "How I Met Your Mother" is aired on TV.
    • The MMO video game "Free Realms" is shut down.
  • April 1, 2014: The video game "Goat Simulator" is released for Windows.
  • April 3, 2014: A 17-year-old Scottish teenager releases screenshots of actor James Franco trying to pick her up on Instagram.
  • April 5, 2014: Pineau de Re (Leighton Aspell) wins the 2014 Grand National.
  • April 7, 2014: Peaches Geldof is discovered dead at her home in Wrotham, Kent.
  • April 8, 2014: Former wrestler "The Ultimate Warrior" (James Brian Hellwig) dies from a heart attack at the age of 54.
  • April 13, 2014: The Game of Thrones episode "The Lion and the Rose" is aired: King Joffrey is poisoned.
  • April 14, 2014: Boko Haram abduct 276 schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria.
  • April 17, 2014:
    • Justin Bieber crashes Drake Bell's album release party.
    • Kepler-186f: NASA publicly announces that it has discovered an earth-sized planet that is in the habitable zone of another star.
Television shows

TV shows in 2014

People in March 2014 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from March 2014.

True Detective (Season 1)
True Detective (Season 1)
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
The Fall
The Fall
Hannibal
Hannibal
Broadchurch
Broadchurch
Vikings
Vikings
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on March 22, 2014

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2014:

Wallykazam!
Wallykazam!
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Every Witch Way
Every Witch Way

The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Wander Over Yonder
Wander Over Yonder
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Liv and Maddie
Liv and Maddie
Sam & Cat
Sam & Cat
Dog with a Blog
Dog with a Blog
Robot and Monster
Robot and Monster
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2014

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Frozen dolls
Frozen dolls
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Don't Rock The Boat
Don't Rock The Boat
Perplexus Epic
Perplexus Epic
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
Doc McStuffins dolls
Doc McStuffins dolls
LEGO Friends
LEGO Friends
Big Hugs Elmo
Big Hugs Elmo
The Furby Boom
The Furby Boom
Rainbow Loom
Rainbow Loom
The Avengers toys
The Avengers toys
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 2014.

Titanfall 2014
Titanfall
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft 2014
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Flappy Bird 2014
Flappy Bird
DayZ 2013
DayZ
Rust 2013
Rust
Dead Rising 3 2013
Dead Rising 3
Call of Duty: Ghosts 2013
Call of Duty: Ghosts
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 2013
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Battlefield 4 2013
Battlefield 4
Batman: Arkham Origins 2013
Batman: Arkham Origins
Pokémon X and Y 2013
Pokémon X and Y
Beyond: Two Souls 2013
Beyond: Two Souls

Were you born on March 22, 2014?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2014.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 22, 2020, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 22.

William Shatner

William Shatner

Actor
Born on March 22, 1931
He turned 83 on this day in 2014.

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Actress
Born on March 22, 1976
She turned 38 on this day in 2014.

John Otto

John Otto

Limp Bizkit
Born on March 22, 1977
He turned 37 on this day in 2014.

Gaz Beadle

Gaz Beadle

English TV personality
Born on March 22, 1988
He turned 26 on this day in 2014.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on March 22, 2014.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on March 22, 2014 was most likely conceived around June 29, 2013.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 22, 2014 is close to December 13, 2014.

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Stats for March 22, 2014

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 22, 2014:

  • 3,929 days have passed since this date.
  • 561 weeks have passed.
  • 339,465,600 seconds have passed since March 22, 2014.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 396,043,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 175,164,249,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 56,577,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 29,194,042 steps. That's roughly 12,975 miles.
  • 4,073,587 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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