Historical Events
Bashar al-Assad's Rule
Bashar al-Assad is sworn in for a third term as President of Syria
- Death toll within Gaza surpasses 200 people following air strikes by Israel
- Hamas and Islamic Jihad offer Israel a 10-year truce with 10 conditions, which include lifting the blockade and the release of prisoners; it is rejected
- Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Winter, American Hall of Fame blues musician, dies at 70
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights
About July 16, 2014
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fancy - Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX
#1 Song: It's My Birthday - Will I Am Ft. Cody Wise
