What Happened on January 29, 2014

Historical Events

  • Archaeologists discover the oldest Roman Temple (6th C BC) at Sant’Omobono
  • Bohuslav Sobotka becomes Prime Minister of the Czech Republic

Ronaldo Captains Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the 1st non-Spanish player to captain Real Madrid, making his 500th appearance for the club

Sports History

Dale Jarrett is inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame

  • Scientists discover how to convert normal cells into stem cells in mice

Famous Deaths

  • Ashutosh Maharaj, Indian spiritual leader and founder of the Divine Light Awakening Mission, claims 30 million followers, dies at 68
  • Ildefonso P. Santos Jr., Filipino landscape architect (National Artist of the Philippines in Architecture, 2006), dies of heart failure at 84
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About January 29, 2014

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 2 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Timber - Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha
  • UK #1 Song: Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne