August 8, 2014

August 8, 2014, was a Friday. It was 10 years, 3 months, and 15 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

What happened?

What happened on August 8, 2014?

The survival-horror video game "Five Nights at Freddy's" is released.

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 8, 2014:

United States: "Rude" by Magic!
United Kingdom: "Crazy Stupid Love" by Cheryl Cole featuring Tinie Tempah

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 8, 2014

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

Rude - MAGIC!
Fancy - Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Problem - Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea
Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz

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Top movie at the box office

The movie "Guardians of the Galaxy" was at the top of the box office on August 8, 2014.

Facts

This date was 3,760 days ago. Approximately 125 months have passed. It was the 220th day of 2014, in week 32. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 10 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 42 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to August 8, 2014

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, August 8, 2014. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 2014 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Rude" by Magic! is at the top of the singles charts, while "Crazy Stupid Love" by Cheryl Cole featuring Tinie Tempah is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Guardians of the Galaxy 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. A trend called the "Ice Bucket Challenge" is 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. The Ebola virus epidemic in Western Africa has been receiving around-the-clock news coverage.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Robin Williams, Richard Attenborough, Joan Rivers, and Simone Battle would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Suits", "Orange Is the New Black", "True Detective (Season 1)", and "Power". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Clash of Clans", "ARMA 3", "FIFA 14", and "Batman: Arkham Origins".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Glee", "Robot and Monster", and "Wander Over Yonder". Popular toys at the moment include HEXBUG Nano Hive, the Avengers toys, Don't Rock The Boat, and Frozen dolls.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 8, 2014, will have the star sign Leo.
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: August 8, 2014 falls under the Salmon.
Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 8, 2014.

Ebola outbreak
The Ebola virus epidemic in Western Africa was receiving around-the-clock news coverage at this time. Between August and the end of October, the situation continued to worsen.
The 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict is ongoing
The 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict took place in July and August of 2014. In response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, Israel launched a military operation called "Operation Protective Edge". During the conflict, 2,200 people were killed, most of them Gazans.
The Ice Bucket Challenge
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was going viral on social media at this time.
The growth of ISIS
During the summer of 2014, a terrorist group called ISIS (aka ISIL) started capturing large amounts of territory in Iraq.
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
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?
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
Health care workers fighting against the spread of Ebola were named Time Person of the Year in 2014.
Jennifer Lawrence
American actress Jennifer Lawrence was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2014.
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
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
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
The movie "Birdman" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2014.
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 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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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 8, 2014.

July 10, 2014: Soccer: Alexis Sánchez joins Arsenal.
July 11, 2014: NBA: LeBron James indicates that he will be returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
July 13, 2014: Germany win the World Cup.
July 15, 2014: Soccer: Diego Costa signs for Chelsea.
July 16, 2014: The video game Roblox is released on the Android.
July 17, 2014: Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over Ukraine, killing 283 passengers and 15 crew members.
July 30, 2014:
• Soccer: Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku signs for Everton.
• At least 151 people lose their lives in a mudslide in Maharashtra, India.
July 31, 2014: The Stellar payment network (XLM) is released.
August 1, 2014: Australian singer Michael Johns dies from dilated cardiomyopathy at the age of 35.
August 2, 2014: 146 workers are killed in a dust explosion at an automotive parts factory in Kunshan, China.
August 3, 2014:
• ISIS captures the cities of Sinjar, Zumar and Wana in northern Iraq.
• 617 people after an earthquake hits Ludian County in China.
This date: August 8, 2014
August 9, 2014: 18-year-old African American man Michael Brown is shot dead by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.
August 10, 2014: Protests and riots begin in Ferguson, Missouri, following the police shooting of Michael Brown.
August 11, 2014: Actor Robin Williams commits suicide at the age of 63.
August 12, 2014: It is announced that former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will become the new owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.
August 18, 2014: Taylor Swift releases the song "Shake It Off".
August 19, 2014:
• Taylor Swift releases her single "Shake It Off".
• South Korean boy group BTS release their debut album "Dark & Wild".
August 20, 2014: South Korean boy group BTS release their debut album "Dark & Wild".
August 21, 2014:
• Serial killer Robert Hansen dies in prison.
• It is reported that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are separating after six years of marriage.
August 22, 2014: The first episode of the animated series "BoJack Horseman" is aired on TV.
August 23, 2014: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are married in France.
August 24, 2014:
• "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus wins Video of the Year at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
• Former Death Row CEO Suge Knight is shot and injured at a pre-VMA party in Hollywood.
• English actor Richard Attenborough dies at the age of 90.
• The finale of "True Blood" is aired on HBO.
August 25, 2014:
• Amazon purchases the live streaming service Twitch for $970 million USD.
• Soccer: Mario Balotelli joins Liverpool from AC Milan.
August 26, 2014:
• Football: Angel Di Maria signs for Manchester United.
• Soccer: MK Dons hand Manchester United a shock 4-0 defeat in the 2nd round of the League Cup.
August 31, 2014: Soccer: Chelsea striker Fernando Torres joins A.C. Milan on loan.
September 1, 2014: Radamel Falcao signs for Manchester United on loan.
September 4, 2014: Joan Rivers passes away after suffering complications from a minor throat surgery.
September 5, 2014: Singer Simone Battle commits suicide at the age of 25.

TV shows in 2014

The following TV shows were popular in August 2014:

Power

True Detective (Season 1)

Rick and Morty

The Originals

The Goldbergs

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Peaky Blinders

Orange Is the New Black

The Fall

Hannibal

Broadchurch

Kids TV shows on August 8, 2014

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

Henry Danger

Girl Meets World

Wallykazam!

Sheriff Callie's Wild West

Every Witch Way

The Thundermans

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Wander Over Yonder

Paw Patrol

Liv and Maddie

Dog with a Blog

Popular toys and games in 2014

Toys and games that were popular in 2014:

Frozen dolls

The Xbox One

The PlayStation 4

Don't Rock The Boat

Perplexus Epic

LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter

Doc McStuffins dolls

LEGO Friends

Big Hugs Elmo

The Furby Boom

Rainbow Loom

The Avengers toys

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2014.

Five Nights at Freddy's

Watchdogs

Wolfenstein: The New Order

Goat Simulator

Titanfall

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

Flappy Bird

Rust

Dead Rising 3

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Battlefield 4

Were you born on August 8, 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 August 8, 2020, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 8.

Dustin Hoffman

Actor
Born on August 8, 1937
He turned 77 on this day in 2014.

Louis van Gaal

Soccer manager
Born on August 8, 1951
He turned 63 on this day in 2014.

The Edge

U2
Born on August 8, 1961
He turned 53 on this day in 2014.

Chris Eubank

Boxer
Born on August 8, 1966
He turned 48 on this day in 2014.

Drew Lachey

98 Degrees
Born on August 8, 1976
He turned 38 on this day in 2014.

JC Chasez

NSYNC
Born on August 8, 1976
He turned 38 on this day in 2014.

Meagan Good

Actress
Born on August 8, 1981
She turned 33 on this day in 2014.

Roger Federer

Tennis player
Born on August 8, 1981
He turned 33 on this day in 2014.

Shawn Mendes

Singer
Born on August 8, 1998
He turned 16 on this day in 2014.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on August 8:

Peace Festival

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 8, 2014.

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on August 8, 2014 was most likely conceived around November 15, 2013.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 8, 2014 is close to May 1, 2015.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 8, 2014:

3,760 days have passed since this date.
537 weeks have passed.
324,867,600 seconds have passed since August 8, 2014.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 379,012,200 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 167,631,681,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 54,144,600 times.
You have taken approximately 27,938,614 steps. That's roughly 12,417 miles.
3,898,411 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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What happened?

Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 8, 2014

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to August 8, 2014

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Ebola outbreak

The 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict is ongoing

The Ice Bucket Challenge

The growth of ISIS

Sam Smith - "Stay With Me"

2014 in music

Who were the best NBA players in 2014?

Time Person of the Year 2014

Jennifer Lawrence

Best soccer players in the world

2014 in movies

Curved TVs are the next big thing

Birdman

Video rental stores are closing down

DVD sales are plummeting