Page 5: Historical Events In 2014

Jul 13   Germany defeats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final.   

Jul 14   The Church of England votes in favor of allowing women to become bishops   

Jul 15   20 people are killed and 100 are injured after a train derails in Moscow.   

Jul 16   Israel intensify strikes on Gaza.   

Jul 17   After a five-hour humanitarian ceasefire, Israel confirms the beginning of a ground offensive in Gaza.   

Jul 17   Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crashes (presumed shot down by either pro-Russian separatists or the Ukrainian militia), killing all 283 passengers and 15 crew on board.   

Jul 17   Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, crashes in eastern Ukraine after being shot down by a missile. All 298 people on board are killed   

Jul 18   The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) call 18000 additional reserves soldiers in campaign against Gaza   

Jul 20   In this year, Rory McIlroy claims the 2014 Open Championship (British Open)   

Jul 21   After 3 weeks, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has struck about 2800 targets in Gaza, while Gaza has fired 1497 rockets at Israel   

Jul 22   Both the United Arab Emirates and the USA announce aid packages to besieged Gaza.   

Jul 23   2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow holds its opening ceremony.   

Jul 24   116 people are killed after Air Algérie Flight 5017 crashed in Mali   

Jul 25   Israeli airstrike results in the deaths of leader of Islamic Jihad's military wing, Salah Abu Hassanein.   

Jul 26   In this year, Taghrooda claims the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.   

Jul 27   In this year, Vincenzo Nibali of Italy claims the Tour de France.   

Jul 28   UN Security Council hold emergency meeting calling for an immediate and indefinite humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.   

Jul 29   100 Gazans killed overnight by Israeli strikes   

Jul 30   Death toll in Gaza reaches 1346, while 56 Israeli soldiers and 3 civilians have been killed.   

Jul 31   The US agree to resupply arms to Israel.   

Aug 01   USA and UN announce a 72 hour ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, though it quickly breaks down.   

Aug 03   Ludian earthquake in China killing 729 people   

Aug 03   The Israeli Defence Force remove much of its ground forces from the Gaza Strip following the destruction of 32 tunnels built by Hamas and other militants   

Aug 04   Hamas and Israel agree to another 72 hour ceasefire.   

Aug 05   Obama signs The Iron Dome Bill providing $225 million in additional funding for Israel's Iron Dome defense   

Aug 08   The West African Ebola outbreak is categorized as an international concern by the WHO.   

Aug 10   Israeli and Palestinian officials agree to another 72-hour ceasefire proposed by Egypt.   

Aug 12   Ebola outbreak death toll exceeds 1000   

Aug 13   Israeli and Palestinian cease fire agreed to on August 8 is extended for another 120 hours to provide time for further negotiations   

Aug 19   The 24 hour ceasefire extension renewal between Israel and Palestine is violated as Hamas fire rockets; Israeli Air Force respond, killing 9 Gazans.   

Aug 21   Israeli airstrike in Rafah results in the deaths of Mohammed Abu Shammala, Raed al Atar and Mohammed Barhoum.   

Aug 22   2nd Ebola death in Nigera, Africa’s most populated country   

Aug 24   Nurse William Pooley flies back to the UK for emergency treatment after contracting Ebola virus after attempting to treat patients in Sierra Leone   

Aug 25   66th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Seth Meyers broadcast on NBC   

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Feb 19   Armen alchian: American economist (b. 1914)   

Feb 19   Robert coleman richardson: American nobel physicist (b. 1937)   

Mar 05   Hugo ch�vez: President of venezuela (b. 1954)   

Mar 05   Paul bearer: American professional wrestling manager (b. 1954)   

Mar 07   Peter banks: British guitarist (b. 1947)   

Mar 07   Damiano damiani: Italian film director and screenwriter (b. 1922)   

Mar 23   Boris berezovsky: Russian businessman (b. 1946)   

Mar 23   Joe weider: Canadian-born american bodybuilder and publisher (b. 1920)