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August 23, 2014

August 23, 2014, was a Saturday. It was the 235th day of 2014. The decade was the 2010s.

9 years, 7 months, and 5 days have passed since August 23, 2014.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on August 23, 2014:

  • Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are married in France.
Song charts

Popular songs

On August 23, 2014, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Rude" by Magic!
  • United Kingdom: "Am I Wrong" by Nico & Vinz

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 23, 2014

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Rude - MAGIC!
  • Stay With Me - Sam Smith
  • Fancy - Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX
  • All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor
  • Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz
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Ninja Turtles

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Ninja Turtles".

Facts

This date occurred 3,505 days ago. Approximately 117 months have passed. It was the 235th day of 2014, in week 34. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 9 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 39 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

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Take me back to August 23, 2014

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is August 23, 2014, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. 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.

The summer of 2014 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. In America, the song "Rude" by Magic! is at the top of the singles charts, while "Am I Wrong" by Nico & Vinz is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Ninja Turtles is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Two and a Half Men", "Boardwalk Empire", "Orange Is the New Black", and "Power". 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. The world is in shock following news that comedian and actor Robin Williams has committed suicide at his home in Paradise Cay, California. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just been married in France.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Joan Rivers, Simone Battle, Ian Paisley, and Diem Brown would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "ARMA 3", "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag", "Flappy Bird", and "Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "WordGirl", "Austin & Ally", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", and "Girl Meets World".

Children are playing with toys such as Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures, LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple, Little People Zoo Talkers, and Big Hugs Elmo.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 23, 2014.

  • ISIS beheads American journalists.

    ISIS beheads American journalists

    In August and September of 2014, the terrorist group ISIS released two videos of US journalists being beheaded on camera. A video of journalist James Foley being executed was released on August 19th. A video of Steven Sotloff being killed was released on September 2nd. The killings received widespread condemnation and calls for further intervention by western military forces.
  • Robin Williams commits suicide.

    Robin Williams commits suicide

    On August 11th, 2014, actor Robin Williams committed suicide at his home in Paradise Cay, California. His sad and unexpected death instantly became global news.
  • Ebola outbreak.

    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 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 Ice Bucket Challenge

    The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was going viral on social media at this time.
  • The growth of ISIS.

    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"

    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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 23, 2014.

  • 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.
  • August 8, 2014: The survival-horror video game "Five Nights at Freddy's" is released.
  • 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 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.
  • This date: August 23, 2014
  • 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.
  • September 8, 2014: Former wrestler Sean O'Haire commits suicide at the age of 43.
  • September 12, 2014:
    • South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius is found guilty for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
    • A three year old boy called William Tyrrell disappears in Kendall, Australia.
    • Northern Ireland politician and religious leader Ian Paisley passes away.
  • September 15, 2014: Microsoft announces that it will be purchasing the game Minecraft for $2.5 billion.
  • September 18, 2014: Scotland votes to stay in the United Kingdom.
  • September 19, 2014: Apple releases the iPhone 6.
  • September 22, 2014:
    • Kris Jenner files for divorce from Bruce Jenner.
    • The first episode of "Gotham" is aired.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 23, 2014, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • 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 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 23, 2014 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
Television shows

Television shows in August 2014

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

TV shows from August 2014.

Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
House of Cards
House of Cards
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
White Collar
White Collar
Modern Family
Modern Family
Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
Glee
Glee
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Mad Men
Mad Men
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 2014

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West

The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Dog with a Blog
Dog with a Blog
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally
Jessie
Jessie
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Glee
Glee
WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
LazyTown
LazyTown
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys 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
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser
The Wii U
The Wii U
HEXBUG Nano Hive
HEXBUG Nano Hive
Little People Zoo Talkers
Little People Zoo Talkers
Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple
LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple
Monster High dolls
Monster High dolls
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy
Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Lazer Stunt Chaser
Lazer Stunt Chaser
Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus
Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus
Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Fijit Friends
Fijit Friends
Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2014.

Watchdogs 2014
Watchdogs
Titanfall 2014
Titanfall
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft 2014
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Flappy Bird 2014
Flappy Bird
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
Grand Theft Auto V 2013
Grand Theft Auto V
ARMA 3 2013
ARMA 3
Saints Row IV 2013
Saints Row IV
Clash of Clans 2012
Clash of Clans
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on August 23, 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 23, 2020, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 23.

Henry Lee Lucas

Henry Lee Lucas

American serial killer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1936
He was not alive on this date.

Rodney Alcala

Rodney Alcala

Serial killer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1943
He turned 71 on this day in 2014.

Keith Moon

Keith Moon

Drummer Deceased
Born on August 23, 1946
He was not alive on this date.

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Actor Deceased
Born on August 23, 1970
He was not alive on this date.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant

Basketball player Deceased
Born on August 23, 1978
He turned 36 on this day in 2014.

August Ames

August Ames

Adult actress Deceased
Born on August 23, 1994
She turned 20 on this day in 2014.

Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty

Rapper
Born on August 23, 1997
He turned 17 on this day in 2014.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 23, 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 August 23, 2014 was most likely conceived around November 30, 2013.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 23, 2014 is close to May 16, 2015.

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Stats for August 23, 2014

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 23, 2014:

  • 3,505 days have passed since this date.
  • 500 weeks have passed.
  • 302,835,600 seconds have passed since August 23, 2014.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 353,308,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 156,263,169,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 50,472,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 26,043,862 steps. That's roughly 11,575 miles!
  • Since this date, 3,634,027 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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