BestOfDate

May 14, 2015

May 14, 2015, was a Thursday. It was 9 years, 6 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on May 14, 2015?

  • Blues singer B.B. King passes away.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 14, 2015:

  • United States: "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
  • United Kingdom: "Cheerleader" by OMI

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 14, 2015

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

  • See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • Uptown Funk! - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Trap Queen - Fetty Wap
  • Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) - The Weeknd
  • Sugar - Maroon 5
Play the top songs from 2015
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2015. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding.
Avengers: Age of Ultron

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Avengers: Age of Ultron" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 3,481 days ago. Approximately 116 months have passed. It was the 134th day of 2015, in week 20. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 9 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 39 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 14, 2015

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Thursday, May 14, 2015. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 2015 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished.

In America, the song "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth is at the top of the singles charts, while "Cheerleader" by OMI is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Avengers: Age of Ultron is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

A social networking website called Vine is extremely popular at the moment. It's 2015, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of OMI, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Justin Bieber and Hozier. In the United Kingdom, David Cameron's Conservative Party has won a surprise majority. Political commentators in the media are discussing how the opinion polls seem to have underestimated the Tory vote. Labour Party leader Ed Miliband has now resigned.

In Port Richmond, Philadelphia, eight people have been tragically killed in a train derailment. In Ireland, a referendum campaign is in full swing as people prepare to vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage or not. Nick Fradiani has just won the 14th season of American Idol and a new VoIP application called "Discord" has recently been released.

The world of music is in mourning following the passing of blues singer B.B. King. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Christopher Lee, Jules Bianchi, Cilla Black, and Jonah Lomu would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Community", "Luther", "Arrow", and "House of Cards".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto V", "Watchdogs", "Destiny", and "Alien: Isolation". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic", "Austin & Ally", "Wander Over Yonder", and "Every Witch Way". Popular toys at the moment include Thomas and Friends toys, Rainbow Loom, the PlayStation 4, and Zoomer Zuppies.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 14, 2015, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2015 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 14, 2015 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 14, 2015.

  • "Uptown Funk"

    "Uptown Funk"

    The song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars) won a Grammy for 2015's Record of the Year.
  • 2015 in music.

    2015 in music

    Popular music artists in 2015 included Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa, Walk the Moon, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Adele and Omi.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    The best NBA players in 2015 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol and James Harden.
  • European Migrant Crisis.

    European Migrant Crisis

    Throughout 2015, there was a lot of media focus on the rising number of refugees and migrants that were attempting to enter Europe.
  • Angela Merkel.

    Angela Merkel

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel was named the Time Person of the Year for 2015.
  • Michelle Keegan.

    Michelle Keegan

    English actress Michelle Keegan was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2015.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2015, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Eden Hazard, Andrés Iniesta and Alexis Sánchez.
  • 2015 in movies.

    2015 in movies

    Popular movies in 2015 included Room, The Revenant, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Minions, Magic Mike XXL, Spectre, Inside Out, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario and The Martian.
  • Spotlight.

    Spotlight

    The movie "Spotlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2015.
  • 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.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 14, 2015.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

View Personality Summary

Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 14, 2015.

  • April 14, 2015:
    • Grand Theft Auto V is released for the PC (after several delays).
    • The game "Mortal Kombat X" is released.
  • April 21, 2015:
    • Gwyneth Paltrow files for divorce from Chris Martin.
    • Google's search engine begins to rank websites based on how mobile-friendly they are.
  • April 23, 2015:
    • Sunderland player Adam Johnson is charged with child grooming and sexual activity with a child under 16.
    • Former child actor Sawyer Sweeten commits suicide at the age of 19.
  • April 24, 2015: Caitlyn Jenner comes out as a trans woman in a 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer.
  • April 25, 2015:
    • Boxing: Wladimir Klitschko defeats Bryant Jennings.
    • A 7.8 magnitude earthquake kills 9,100 people in Nepal.
  • April 30, 2015: Singer Ben E. King passes away.
  • May 1, 2015: The film "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" is released.
  • May 2, 2015: Boxing: Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao.
  • May 3, 2015: Soccer: Jose Mourinho's side Chelsea win the Premier League after a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
  • May 7, 2015: The Conservative Party win a surprise majority during the 2015 United Kingdom general election.
  • May 8, 2015: UK politics: Ed Miliband steps down as leader of the Labour Party.
  • May 12, 2015: 8 people are killed after a train derails in Port Richmond, Philadelphia.
  • May 13, 2015:
    • Nick Fradiani wins the 14th season of American Idol.
    • The VoIP application "Discord" is released.
  • This date: May 14, 2015
  • May 16, 2015: Football: Steven Gerrard plays his final game for Liverpool.
  • May 17, 2015:
    • Rapper Chinx is shot dead in Queens, New York.
    • The final episode of the period drama "Mad Men" is aired on television.
  • May 19, 2015:
    • Sawyer Fredericks wins the eight season of The Voice.
    • The video game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" is released.
  • May 22, 2015: Ireland legalizes same-sex marriage via a referendum.
  • May 25, 2015: Irish broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy passes away at the age of 76.
  • May 30, 2015:
    • Arsenal win the FA Cup after defeating Aston Villa 4-0.
    • The Foo Fighters headline at Slane Concert in Ireland.
    • Soccer: Rio Ferdinand announces his retirement.
    • Joe Biden's son, Beau Biden, dies of glioblastoma (brain cancer) at the age of 46.
  • June 2, 2015:
    • The game Batman: Arkham Knight is released.
    • FIFA President Sepp Blatter resigns.
  • June 6, 2015: Barcelona win the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final after defeating Juventus 3-1.
  • June 9, 2015: The console version of the MMORPG "The Elder Scrolls Online" is released on the PlayStation 4 and the XBox One.
  • June 10, 2015: Reddit bans the subreddit r/fatpeoplehate.
  • June 11, 2015: Wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes passes away after developing stomach cancer.
  • June 12, 2015: The film "Jurassic World" is released.
Television shows

TV series on May 14, 2015

TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 14, 2015:

TV shows from May 2015.

Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
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
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 14, 2015

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2015:

Make It Pop
Make It Pop
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2015

Toys and games that were popular in 2015:

Frozen toys
Frozen toys
Minecraft action figures
Minecraft action figures
Zoomer Zuppies
Zoomer Zuppies
LEGO Minecraft
LEGO Minecraft
Farm Mash-Up
Farm Mash-Up
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
Minion Dave Talking Action Figure
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
LEGO Duplo Creative Sorter
The Furby Boom
The Furby Boom
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2015.

Mortal Kombat X 2015
Mortal Kombat X
Battlefield Hardline 2015
Battlefield Hardline
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Total War: Attila 2015
Total War: Attila
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light
Resident Evil HD Remaster 2015
Resident Evil HD Remaster
Far Cry 4 2014
Far Cry 4
Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Assassin's Creed: Unity 2014
Assassin's Creed: Unity
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare 2014
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
The Evil Within 2014
The Evil Within
Alien: Isolation 2014
Alien: Isolation

Were you born on May 14, 2015?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2015.

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 May 14, 2021, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 14.

George Lucas

George Lucas

Film director
Born on May 14, 1944
He turned 71 on this day in 2015.

Jill Stein

Jill Stein

American politician
Born on May 14, 1950
She turned 65 on this day in 2015.

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

Actor
Born on May 14, 1961
He turned 54 on this day in 2015.

Natalie Appleton

Natalie Appleton

All Saints
Born on May 14, 1973
She turned 42 on this day in 2015.

Ruby Walsh

Ruby Walsh

Irish jockey
Born on May 14, 1979
He turned 36 on this day in 2015.

Olly Murs

Olly Murs

Singer
Born on May 14, 1984
He turned 31 on this day in 2015.

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook founder
Born on May 14, 1984
He turned 31 on this day in 2015.

Miranda Cosgrove

Miranda Cosgrove

Actress
Born on May 14, 1993
She turned 22 on this day in 2015.

Pokimane

Pokimane

Internet personality
Born on May 14, 1996
She turned 19 on this day in 2015.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on May 14, 2015.

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 May 14, 2015 was most likely conceived around August 21, 2014.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 14, 2015 is close to February 4, 2016.

Submit a comment

Have something to say about this date? Was it your birthday? Or perhaps you have a memory of it?

All comments are moderated. Our system may automatically edit comments to correct misspellings and grammar. We may also remove or redact personal information.

How old was I?

Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on May 14, 2015.
This information is not transmitted to our server.

Stats for May 14, 2015

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 14, 2015:

  • 3,481 days have passed since this date.
  • 497 weeks have passed.
  • 300,762,000 seconds have passed since May 14, 2015.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 350,889,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 155,193,192,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 50,127,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 25,865,532 steps. That's roughly 11,496 miles.
  • 3,609,144 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
  • How many years ago was 2015?

Search

It looks like you have reached the end. Try searching for another date.

Random

Random dates

Check out some of these random dates.