Historical Events
- Cholera has now infected more than 500,000 people in Yemen and killed over 2,000 according to the World Health Organization
- Mudslide and flooding in Freetown, Sierra Leone kills over 500 with 600 missing
- Parliamentary citizenship scandal deepens in Australia after Barnaby Joyce, Deputy PM revealed to be a New Zealand citizen
Event of Interest
US President Donald Trump condemns racist violence at the White House after criticism of his earlier response to Charlottesville violence
2017 History
Famous Deaths
- Frank Broyles, American collegiate athlete, and administrator (University of Arkansas Athletic Director, 1974-2007), dies at 92
About August 14, 2017
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
#1 Song: Feels - Calvin Harris Ft. Pharrell, Katy Perry & Big Sean
