July 30th, 2014

July 30th, 2014, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 211 of 2014. The decade was the 2010s.

6 years, 6 months and 26 days have passed since July 30th, 2014.

July 30th, 2014

On This Date

Events that occurred on July 30th, 2014:

  • Soccer: Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku signs for Everton.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 30th, 2014:

  • United States: Rude - Magic!
  • United Kingdom: Me and My Broken Heart - Rixton

Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

  • The movie "Lucy" was at the top of the box office on this date.

Take Me Back!

The date is July 30th, 2014 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual.

In America, the song Rude by Magic! is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Me and My Broken Heart by Rixton is the number one hit song. Barack Obama is currently the President of the United States and the movie Lucy 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.

An activity called the "Ice Bucket Challenge" is currently going viral on social media at the moment. The activity, which is being done to promote awareness of ALS, involves someone having a bucket of ice water dumped over their head. 283 passengers and 15 crew members have been killed by the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine. The airline was shot down over an area that is controlled by pro-Russian separatists. People are watching popular TV shows such as "The Vampire Diaries", "White Collar", "American Horror Story" and "House of Cards".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto V", "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag", "Rust" and "Titanfall". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Austin & Ally", "Doc McStuffins" and "Every Witch Way". Popular toys include the likes of "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 July 30th, 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.

  • Ice Bucket Challenge

    The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is going viral on social media.

  • 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict

    The 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict continues throughout July and August of 2014. In response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, Israel launches a military operation called "Operation Protective Edge." Throughout the course of the conflict, 2,200 people are killed (with most of them being Gazans). The conflict consists of an Israeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, as well as multiple air strikes. Throughout this period, Hamas launches 4,500+ rockets and mortars into Israel. The conflict ends on the 26th of August when both sides agree to a ceasefire.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 6 years, 6 months and 26 days have passed since July 30th, 2014.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 31 of 2014.
  • Leap Year: 2014 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on July 30th, 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 1406674800.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around July 30th, 2014:

  • June 30th, 2014: The song "All About That Bass" is released by Meghan Trainor.
  • July 4th, 2014: Irish politics: Labour leader Eamon Gilmore resigns from office.
  • July 4th, 2014: Rolf Harris is sentenced to five years and nine months in prison.
  • July 8th, 2014: 2014 FIFA World Cup: Germany defeat the host country Brazil 7-1.
  • July 13th, 2014: Germany win the World Cup.
  • July 17th, 2014: Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over Ukraine, killing 283 passengers and 15 crew members.
  • This date: July 30th, 2014
  • July 31st, 2014: The Stellar payment network (XLM) is released.
  • August 1st, 2014: Australian singer Michael Johns dies from Dilated cardiomyopathy.
  • August 11th, 2014: Actor Robin Williams commits suicide.
  • August 12th, 2014: It is announced that former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will become the new owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.
  • August 19th, 2014: Taylor Swift releases her single "Shake It Off".
  • August 21st, 2014: Serial killer Robert Hansen dies in prison.
  • August 23rd, 2014: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are married in France.
  • August 24th, 2014: "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus wins Video of the Year at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • August 24th, 2014: Former Death Row CEO Suge Knight is shot and injured at a pre-VMA party in Hollywood.
  • August 26th, 2014: Football: Angel Di Maria signs for Manchester United.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 30th, 2014, will have the star sign Leo.
  • However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2014 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • Native American Zodiac: July 30th, 2014 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.

Television Shows

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

  • Power - Crime drama.
  • Rick and Morty - Adult animated Sci-Fi sitcom.
  • Peaky Blinders - British crime series that is set in the 19th century.
  • Orange Is the New Black - American comedy-drama about a federal prison.
  • House of Cards - Political thriller.
  • Black Mirror - Dystopian Sci-Fi series.
  • American Horror Story - Anthology horror series.
  • Homeland - Spy thriller about CIA operative Carrie Mathison.
  • Suits - Legal drama television series.
  • Game of Thrones - Fantasy drama series.
  • The Walking Dead - Post-apocalyptic horror series with zombies.
  • White Collar - Crime series about a con artist who works as a CI for the FBI.

2014 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 2014.

  • Henry Danger
  • Girl Meets World
  • Sheriff Callie's Wild West
  • Every Witch Way
  • Paw Patrol
  • Dog with a Blog
  • Doc McStuffins
  • Lab Rats: Bionic Island
  • Austin & Ally
  • Jessie
  • Jake and the Never Land Pirates
  • Team Umizoomi
  • Glee
  • Phineas and Ferb
  • Curious George
  • Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
  • LazyTown
  • The Fairly OddParents
  • Dora the Explorer

2014 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 2014:

  • Frozen dolls
  • Xbox One
  • PlayStation 4
  • The Wii U

Video Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

  • Watchdogs - Action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Montreal.
  • Titanfall - FPS game developed by Respawn Entertainment.
  • Rust - Survival video game.
  • Dead Rising 3 - Action-adventure video game developed by Capcom Vancouver.
  • Call of Duty: Ghosts - Developed by Infinity Ward.
  • Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - The fourth game in the series.
  • Battlefield 4 - Military FPS game.
  • Batman: Arkham Origins - Action game developed by WB Games Montreal.
  • Grand Theft Auto V - The long-awaited fifth game in the series. Starring Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton and Trevor Philips.
  • ARMA 3 - Military tactical shooter video game.
  • Saints Row IV - Action-adventure game developed by Volition.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 30th of July:

Weather

Weather information for July 30th, 2014:

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 20.3 degrees Celsius. It was a wet day. It was a windy day. It was a mostly sunny day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 63.6 degrees Fahrenheit. 17.56 degrees Celsius. There was thunder. Rain fell. Precipitation: 11.94cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 20 degrees Celsius.

US President

Who was the US President on July 30th, 2014?

  • Barack Obama was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 30th, 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 July 30th, 2014 was probably conceived around the 20th of October, 2013. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 30th, 2014 is the 9th of May, 2015. (Rough Estimate).

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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about July 30th, 2014.

  • 2,402 days have passed since this date.
  • 207,536,400 seconds have passed since the July 30th, 2014.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 242,125,800 times.
  • Since July 30th, 2014, earth has travelled approximately 107,088,782,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 34,589,400 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 17,848,130 steps. That's about 7,933 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,490,437 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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