What Happened on September 1, 2014

Historical Events

  • Nalanda University in eastern Indian begins its first academic year, on the site of the world's oldest university, a Buddhist monastic institution that operated 427 to 1197 CE

Famous Deaths

  • Jimi Jamison, American rock singer (Survivor, 1984-89, 2000-06, 2011-14 - "High On You"), dies of a stroke at 63
  • Joseph Shivers, American chemist and inventor of Spandex, dies at 93 [1]
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About September 1, 2014

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
  • UK #1 Song: Prayer In C - Lilly Wood & Robin Schulz