What Happened on July 7, 2014

Historical Events

  • Israel launches a "counter-terrorist operation" dubbed Operation Protective Edge against Hamas in Gaza

Famous Deaths

Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926-2014)

Argentine soccer forward (Spain 31 caps, Argentina 6, Colombia 4; European Cup 1956-60; Real Madrid) and manager (European Cup Winners' Cup: 1980 Valencia), dies from a heart attack at 88

Eduard Shevardnadze (1928-2014)

President of Georgia (1995-2003) and Soviet Foreign Minister (1985-90), dies at 86

  • Richard "Dick" Jones, American actor ("Pinocchio "- Pinocchio, The Frontiersman), dies at 87
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About July 7, 2014

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fancy - Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX
  • UK #1 Song: Problem - Ariana Grande Ft. Iggy Azalea