Yazidi Genocide Begins by ISIL – August 3, 2014

Scientists announce that the Happisburgh footprints in Norfolk, England, date back to more than 800,000 years ago, making them the oldest known hominid footprints outside Africa. Date: February 7, 2014 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 7 📅 Events on this day in 2014 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

Seven people, including the perpetrator, are killed and another 14 injured in a killing spree near the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara. Date: May 23, 2014 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 23 📅 Events on this day in 2014 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2014First…

Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to steal his weapon, sparking protests and unrest in the city. Date: August 9, 2014 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on…

Gunmen in Egypt's western desert province of New Valley Governorate attack a military checkpoint, killing at least 21 soldiers. Egypt reportedly declares a state of emergency on its border with Sudan. Date: July 19, 2014 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 19 📅 Events on this day in 2014 📅 On…

Rojava conflict: The Jazira Canton declares its autonomy from the Syrian Arab Republic. Date: January 21, 2014 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 2014 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2014Great Fire of Valparaíso Devastates Chilean City, 16 Dead, 10,000 Displaced, April…

The Brazil national football team suffers its joint-worst defeat, losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup, in a match dubbed the Mineiraço. Date: July 8, 2014 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 8 📅 Events on this day in 2014 📅 On This Day (Today) More…