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April 28, 2014

April 28, 2014, was a Monday. It was 10 years, 7 months, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on April 28, 2014:

  • The US places economic sanctions on Russia.
  • English publicist Max Clifford is found guilty of eight counts of indecent assault against four victims.
Song charts

Popular songs

On April 28, 2014, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Happy" by Pharrell Williams
  • United Kingdom: "Hideaway" by Kiesza

The music charts on April 28, 2014

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Happy - Pharrell Williams
  • All Of Me - John Legend
  • Dark Horse - Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J
  • Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz
  • Let It Go - Idina Menzel
Play the top songs from 2014
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2014. Let us bring you back to the peak days of Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Sam Smith and Sia.
The Other Woman

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Other Woman".

Facts

This date was 3,872 days ago. Approximately 129 months have passed. It was the 118th day of 2014, in week 18. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 10 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 43 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to April 28, 2014

Let's go back to the 2010s.

It is Monday, April 28, 2014. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 2014 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams is at the top of the singles charts, while "Hideaway" by Kiesza is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Other Woman 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. In soccer, David Moyes has been sacked from Manchester United after 10 months in charge.

Memes are being made about Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, who recently slipped during an important game against Chelsea. His mistake gifted Chelsea a goal and severely damaged Liverpool's title hopes. US President Barack Obama has placed economic sanctions on Russia following its recent annexation of Crimea. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Skye McCole Bartusiak, Robin Williams, Richard Attenborough, and Joan Rivers would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Big Fat Gypsy Weddings", "Hawaii Five-0", "The Americans", and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "The Walking Dead", "Saints Row IV", "Battlefield 4", and "Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Dog with a Blog", "Paw Patrol", and "The Thundermans".

Popular toys at the moment include Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures, Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus, Doc McStuffins dolls, and Perplexus Epic.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 28, 2014, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2014 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 28, 2014 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 28, 2014.

  • Steven Gerrard slips.

    Steven Gerrard slips

    Soccer fans were making fun of Steven Gerrard's recent slip during an important game against Chelsea. His mistake allowed Demba Ba to capitalize and give Chelsea the lead. In the end, Liverpool lost 2-0, which severely damaged their title hopes.
  • Donald Sterling's racist remarks are published.

    Donald Sterling's racist remarks are published

    A recording of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling making a racist remark about black people was published by TMZ Sports at the end of April 2014. The recording was met with widespread condemnation and calls for Sterling to step down.
  • David Moyes is sacked.

    David Moyes is sacked

    Manchester United sacked manager David Moyes at the end of April 2014. Moyes had been in charge for less than a season. At the time of his dismissal, the club was 7th in the league with only four games remaining.
  • 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 April 28, 2014.

  • 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.
  • April 22, 2014: Football: Manchester United sack David Moyes.
  • April 25, 2014:
    • A recording of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling making racist remarks is published by TMZ.
    • The Flint water crisis begins when the city switches its water source to the Flint River.
    • Connor "The Crusher" Michalek passes away at the age of 8.
    • Spanish footballer and manager Tito Vilanova dies from throat cancer at the age of 45.
  • April 27, 2014: Football: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard slips during an important game against Chelsea - allowing Demba Ba to score.
  • This date: April 28, 2014
  • April 29, 2014:
    • NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces that LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life following racist remarks he made about black players.
    • English actor Bob Hoskins passes away at the age of 71.
    • Soccer: Real Madrid thrash Bayern Munich 4-0 in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League.
  • May 2, 2014: English publicist Max Clifford is sentenced to 8 years in prison for 8 counts of indecent assault against four victims.
  • May 5, 2014: Football: Crystal Palace dash Liverpool's title chances after scoring three goals in nine minutes.
  • May 11, 2014: Manchester City win the Premier League after a 2-0 victory over West Ham.
  • May 12, 2014:
    • Beyonce's sister Solange Knowles attacks her brother-in-law Jay-Z in an elevator at The Standard Hotel in New York City.
    • Soccer: Rio Ferdinand leaves Manchester United.
  • May 13, 2014:
    • Soccer: Tottenham Hotspur sack manager Tim Sherwood.
    • 301 people die after an explosion occurs at the Soma mine in Turkey.
  • May 17, 2014: Arsenal win the FA Cup after defeating Hull City 3-2 in Extra Time.
  • May 19, 2014:
    • Soccer player Ryan Giggs announces his retirement.
    • Louis van Gaal becomes the new manager of Manchester United.
  • May 20, 2014: Josh Kaufman wins the sixth season of The Voice.
  • May 21, 2014:
    • Caleb Johnson wins the 13th season of American Idol.
    • UK politics: The famous photograph of Labour leader Ed Miliband eating a bacon sandwich is taken.
  • May 23, 2014: The Isla Vista killings occur when 22-year-old Elliot Rodger goes on a killing spree.
  • May 24, 2014: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are married in Florence, Italy.
  • May 27, 2014: Soccer: Mauricio Pochettino becomes the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
Television shows

TV shows in 2014

In April 2014, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from April 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 April 28, 2014

If you were a kid on April 28, 2014, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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 April 2014.

Goat Simulator 2014
Goat Simulator
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

Were you born on April 28, 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 April 28, 2020, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 28.

James Monroe

James Monroe

US President Deceased
Born on April 28, 1758
He was not alive on this date.

Oskar Schindler

Oskar Schindler

Historical figure Deceased
Born on April 28, 1908
He was not alive on this date.

Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein

Iraqi President Deceased
Born on April 28, 1937
He was not alive on this date.

Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett

Author Deceased
Born on April 28, 1948
He turned 66 on this day in 2014.

Jay Leno

Jay Leno

Television host
Born on April 28, 1950
He turned 64 on this day in 2014.

Howard Donald

Howard Donald

English singer
Born on April 28, 1968
He turned 46 on this day in 2014.

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz

Spanish actress
Born on April 28, 1974
She turned 40 on this day in 2014.

Margo Dydek

Margo Dydek

Basketball player Deceased
Born on April 28, 1974
She was not alive on this date.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

American actress
Born on April 28, 1981
She turned 33 on this day in 2014.

Nikki Grahame

Nikki Grahame

English TV personality Deceased
Born on April 28, 1982
She turned 32 on this day in 2014.

Juan Mata

Juan Mata

Spanish soccer player
Born on April 28, 1988
He turned 26 on this day in 2014.

Boxxy

Boxxy

Internet celebrity
Born on April 28, 1992
She turned 22 on this day in 2014.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on April 28, 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 April 28, 2014 was most likely conceived around August 5, 2013.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 28, 2014 is close to January 19, 2015.

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Stats for April 28, 2014

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 28, 2014:

  • 3,872 days have passed since this date.
  • 553 weeks have passed.
  • 334,544,400 seconds have passed since April 28, 2014.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 390,301,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 172,624,910,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 55,757,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 28,770,818 steps. That's roughly 12,787 miles.
  • 4,014,533 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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