June 26th, 2014, fell on a Thursday. It was day 177 of 2014. The decade was the 2010s.
6 years, 8 months and 7 days have passed since June 26th, 2014.
On This Date
Events that occurred on June 26th, 2014:
Luis Suarez is suspended for nine international matches for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Wrestling: Becky Lynch makes her WWE debut.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on June 26th, 2014:
United States: Fancy - Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX
United Kingdom: Ghost - Ella Henderson
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Think Like a Man Too" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is June 26th, 2014 and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual.
In America, the song Fancy by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Ghost by Ella Henderson is the number one hit song. Barack Obama is currently the President of the United States and the movie Think Like a Man Too is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, David Cameron is the current Prime Minister. 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.
The trial of Australian entertainer Rolf Harris for indecent assault is currently underway in England. An Islamic militant group called ISIS is beginning to seize large amounts territory in northern Iraq. The media is currently reporting that the group has seized control of Mosul, which is the second most populated city in Iraq. The 2014 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place in Brazil.
North Korea is threatening "countermeasures" if Sony proceeds to release the movie The Interview. Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has sparked controversy again by biting Italian player Giorgio Chiellini. In response, FIFA have banned him for nine games. Friends star Courtney Cox and Snow Patrol member Johnny McDaid have recently announced their engagement on Twitter.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "Prison Break", "House of Cards" and "Rick and Morty". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Dota 2", "Battlefield 4", "Call of Duty: Ghosts" and "Rust". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Glee", "Jessie" and "Every Witch Way".
If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "The Wii U", "PlayStation 4", "Xbox One" and "Frozen dolls".
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on June 26th, 2014.
Birdman
The movie "Birdman" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2014.
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.
Who were the best football players in 2014?
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.
Jennifer Lawrence
American actress Jennifer Lawrence is listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2014.
Time Person of the Year 2014
Health care workers fighting against the spread of Ebola are featured as the Time Person of the Year 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.
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.
Sam Smith - "Stay With Me"
"Stay With Me" by Sam Smith would go on to win a Grammy for 2014's Record of the Year.
ISIS
ISIS (aka ISIL) receives widespread media attention when it begins to capture territory in Iraq.
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup takes place in Brazil. Germany are crowned the winners after defeating Argentina in extra time. Soccer fans around the world are shocked when the host team Brazil is demolished 7-1 in the semi-finals.
Israel Kindapping
In the West Bank, a manhunt is underway for the kidnappers of three Israeli teenagers. Hamas leaders are arrested and there are clashes between Israeli security forces and the Palestinian population. Offices are raided, wells are checked and houses are searched. Two Palestinians are shot dead and multiple people are wounded during clashes in the cities of Ramallah and Nablus. During this period, tensions are continuing to mount between the two sides.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
6 years, 8 months and 7 days have passed since June 26th, 2014.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 26 of 2014.
Leap Year: 2014 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on June 26th, 2014, will be 6 years of age.
People born in 2014 belong to the "Generation Z" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1403737200.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around June 26th, 2014:
May 27th, 2014: Soccer: Mauricio Pochettino becomes the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
June 1st, 2014: The Game of Thrones episode "The Mountain and the Viper" is aired: Oberyn Martell is killed during a duel with The Mountain.
June 3rd, 2014: Soccer: Chelsea confirm that Frank Lampard will be leaving the club.
June 5th, 2014: An Islamic militant group called ISIS begins its attack on Northern Iraq.
June 7th, 2014: The first episode of crime drama "Power" is aired.
June 12th, 2014: The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Brazil.
Barack Obama was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on June 26th, 2014?
David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on June 26th, 2014 was probably conceived around the 16th of September, 2013. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 26th, 2014 is the 5th of April, 2015. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about June 26th, 2014.
2,442 days have passed since this date.
210,992,400 seconds have passed since the June 26th, 2014.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 246,157,800 times.
Since June 26th, 2014, earth has travelled approximately 108,872,078,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 35,165,400 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 18,145,346 steps. That's about 8,065 miles!
Since this date, 2,531,909 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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