Knighthood for Criminal Justice Services
Starmer receives a knighthood for services to law and criminal justice.
Historical events in 2014
373 historical records
January 201413 historical events
Indigenous Cryogenic Stage
GSLV-D5 flies successfully with an indigenous cryogenic upper stage during K. Radhakrishnan's chairmanship.
President of Panama
Appointed President of Panama
Frontier Fields Abell 2744
Lotz leads the Frontier Fields program as Hubble obtains an exceptionally deep view of galaxy cluster Abell 2744.
Death of Ariel Sharon
Death of Ariel Sharon
Joint Plan of Action Implementation
Implementation of the Joint Plan of Action begins, including limits on enrichment levels and restrictions on further expansion of enrichment capacity.
Twenty Percent Enrichment Suspension
Iran ceases production of uranium enriched up to 20 percent U-235 at Natanz under the Joint Plan of Action.
Iran Joint Plan Monitoring Begins
The IAEA begins additional monitoring and verification related to nuclear measures under the Joint Plan of Action.
National Dialogue Concludes
Oversees conclusion of the National Dialogue Conference.
Transition Roadmap Advanced
Delegates approve principles for a future federal state.
Transfer to Chelsea
Completes a transfer from Basel to Chelsea after impressing against the English club in European competition.
Constitution of Tunisia
The National Constituent Assembly adopted a new democratic constitution.
Head of Government of Tunisia
Mehdi Jomaa became head of a technocratic government charged with organizing elections.
February 20142 historical events
Yellen Becomes Federal Reserve Chair
Janet Yellen begins service as chair of the Federal Reserve Board, becoming the first woman to lead the United States central bank and taking office as policymakers continue the post-crisis normalization process.
United Kingdom Campaign Speech
Calls on people across Britain to argue positively for Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom.
March 20148 historical events
Poyet Guides Sunderland to Wembley Final
Poyet leads Sunderland into the League Cup final after eliminating Manchester United in the semi-finals, but City wins the trophy.
Borini League Cup Final Opener
Borini puts Sunderland ahead against Manchester City with a composed finish, although the team ultimately loses the League Cup final 3–1.
Disintegrating Asteroid P2013 R3
Jewitt leads Hubble observations showing asteroid P/2013 R3 breaking into multiple pieces without evidence for a high-speed collision.
President of Chile
Returns to office as President of Chile for a second non-consecutive term.
Appointment as Acting Prime Minister
Al-Thani assumes leadership of the government after Zeidan's dismissal.
Dismissal as Prime Minister
The General National Congress dismisses Zeidan after a disputed oil shipment leaves Libya.
Six-Goal Victory over Arsenal
Chelsea defeat Arsenal 6-0 at Stamford Bridge in one of Mourinho's largest Premier League victories.
ECOWAS Chairmanship Assumed
Mahama assumes the chairmanship of ECOWAS and identifies regional peace, economic integration and infrastructure as priorities for his tenure.
April 20146 historical events
Premiership Ends
Akhmetov leaves the prime ministership
Second Premiership Begins
Karim Massimov returns as Prime Minister
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The E Street Band is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for musical excellence.
Wickham Scores Twice Against Manchester City
Wickham strikes twice in Sunderland's 2–2 draw at Manchester City, a result that helps ignite an unlikely Premier League escape.
Completion of UNOCI Command
Muhammad Iqbal Asi completes his two-year tenure as Force Commander of the United Nations operation in Cote d'Ivoire.
Victory at Liverpool
Chelsea win 2-0 at Anfield with a disciplined tactical performance against the league leaders.
May 201445 historical events
Mertens Seals Napoli Cup Win
Mertens scores Napoli's third goal in stoppage time against Fiorentina to confirm the Coppa Italia title for Benítez.
Larsson Helps Sunderland Win at Old Trafford
Larsson supplies experience in midfield as Sunderland beat Manchester United 1–0 away during their late-season recovery.
Insigne Double in Italian Cup Final
Insigne scores twice as Benítez's Napoli beat Fiorentina 3–1 in the Coppa Italia final.
Eurpopa League Winner
Helped Sevilla keep Benfica scoreless over 120 minutes.
Bacca Europa League Final Penalty
Bacca converts his penalty in Sevilla's shootout against Benfica, helping Emery's side lift the Europa League after a scoreless final.
Eurpopa League Winner
Led Sevilla's attack and converted his penalty in the decisive shootout.
Eurpopa League Winner
Captained Sevilla and was named player of the match after controlling midfield.
Rakitić Captains Sevilla in Turin
Rakitić captains Sevilla to the Europa League trophy against Benfica and is named player of the match for his command of midfield.
Eurpopa League Winner
Came on as a substitute and scored the concluding penalty for Sevilla.
Eurpopa League Winner
Provided defensive stability as the final remained level through extra time.
Eurpopa League Winner
Saved two Benfica penalties in the shootout that delivered Sevilla the trophy.
Europa League Victory
Guides Sevilla past Benfica in the Europa League final.
Sevilla European Trophy
Wins his first UEFA club trophy as a manager.
Eurpopa League Winner
Directed Sevilla through a goalless final and a successful penalty shootout.
Eurpopa League Winner
Served as an experienced attacking option during Sevilla's trophy-winning run.
Great Red Spot Smallest Measured Size
Hubble measurements show Jupiter's Great Red Spot has shrunk to its smallest size then recorded.
FA Cup Winner
Bacary Sagna played his final Arsenal match as the side ended a nine-year wait for silverware as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Final Equaliser
Scores Arsenal's equaliser against Hull City to take the FA Cup final into extra time.
FA Cup Winner
Laurent Koscielny scored Arsenal's equaliser to force the contest into extra time as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Arsenal Ends Nine Year Trophy Drought
Arsenal recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the FA Cup final, ending a nine-year wait for a major trophy under Wenger.
FA Cup Winner
Olivier Giroud supplied the back-heeled assist for Ramsey's winning goal as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Per Mertesacker helped steady Arsenal's defence after Hull's two early goals as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
German Cup Final Extra-Time Goal
Thomas Muller scores in extra time as Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the DFB Cup final.
FA Cup Winner
Mesut Ozil helped create openings as Arsenal recovered and pressed for the winner as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Kieran Gibbs provided support along the left flank during Arsenal's comeback as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
2014 FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the extra-time winner as Arsenal defeat Hull City 3-2 in the FA Cup final.
FA Cup Winner
Aaron Ramsey scored the extra-time goal that clinched Arsenal's first trophy since 2005 as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
German Cup Final Opening Goal
Arjen Robben breaks the deadlock in extra time against Borussia Dortmund to set Bayern on course for the German Cup.
FA Cup Winner
Lukasz Fabianski guarded Arsenal's goal as the club recovered from a two-goal deficit as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Mikel Arteta captained the London club in the comeback victory at Wembley as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Final Free-Kick Goal
Scores a long-range free kick to begin Arsenal's comeback from two goals down against Hull City.
FA Cup Winner
Santi Cazorla began the recovery with an outstanding free kick in the first half as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
UNOCI Force Command
The United Nations appoints Hafiz Masroor Ahmed of Pakistan as Force Commander of UNOCI.
Brexit
UKIP wins the UK European Parliament election, intensifying pressure for a referendum.
Champions League Final Player of the Match
Is named player of the match as Real Madrid defeat Atletico Madrid to win the Champions League.
Marcelo Champions League Final Third Goal
Drives forward and scores Real Madrid's third goal during extra time.
Champions League Final Extra-Time Goal
Heads Real Madrid in front during extra time against Atletico Madrid.
La Decima Champions League Manager
Guides Real Madrid to their long-awaited tenth European Cup.
Conclusion of Michel Sleiman Presidency
Michel Sleiman concludes his presidential term with a farewell ceremony at Baabda Palace as parliament remains unable to elect an immediate successor.
Seventeen-Goal Champions League Season
Scores his seventeenth goal of the campaign, setting a single-season Champions League record.
Champions League Final Equaliser
Scores a stoppage-time equaliser against Atletico Madrid.
La Decima Final Equaliser
Heads a stoppage-time equaliser against Atletico Madrid before Real Madrid win the European Cup in extra time.
First Modi Government
Narendra Modi is sworn in as Prime Minister after the BJP wins a parliamentary majority in the 2014 general election.
Golden Boot La Liga
Collects the La Liga leading-scorer distinction after scoring 31 goals for Real Madrid. The award recognises overcoming interruptions to still lead the league scoring charts.
Golden Boot Premier League
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 31 goals for Liverpool. The campaign is particularly remembered for an extraordinary scoring season in Liverpool’s title challenge.
June 201420 historical events
President Takes Office
Sanchez Ceren becomes President after the 2014 election
Ultraviolet Hubble Ultra Deep Field
Teplitz helps add ultraviolet observations to the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, improving the record of star formation across cosmic history.
Presidential Inauguration
Takes office after winning the May presidential election.
World Cup Goal Against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Scores Argentina's second goal in the 2-1 World Cup group-stage victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Raheel Sharif oversees the launch of Operation Zarb-e-Azb against militant networks in North Waziristan.
President of Slovakia
Becomes president after defeating Robert Fico.
Last-Minute Winner Against Ecuador
Haris Seferović finishes a late Swiss counterattack against Ecuador to seal a 2-1 comeback victory in the opening group match of the 2014 World Cup.
NATO Summit Preparations
Meets NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen ahead of the alliance summit in Wales.
Late World Cup Winner Against Iran
Scores in stoppage time to give Argentina a 1-0 World Cup victory over Iran.
Higgs Boson
Sees CERN report stronger evidence that the Higgs boson decays directly to fermions, extending tests of how the Higgs field couples to matter particles.
Final Declared Syrian Chemicals Removed
The final shipment of chemicals declared by Syria is removed from the country for destruction.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Nigeria
Scores Argentina's third goal to secure a 3-2 World Cup victory over Nigeria.
Two World Cup Goals Against Nigeria
Scores twice as Argentina defeat Nigeria 3-2 and complete a perfect World Cup group stage.
House of Representatives Election
Libyans elect a new House of Representatives amid deteriorating security.
Hat-Trick Secures Honduras Progress
Xherdan Shaqiri scores all three goals against Honduras as Switzerland wins 3-0 and qualifies for the World Cup round of sixteen.
Discovery of 2014 MU69
Buie identifies the object later named Arrokoth in Hubble images obtained for the New Horizons target search.
European Commission Presidency Dispute
Opposes Jean-Claude Juncker's nomination for European Commission president during European Council negotiations.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Scores 17 goals for Real Madrid to claim the UEFA Champions League scoring honour. The achievement reflects setting a new single-season Champions League scoring record.
July 201437 historical events
Extra-Time World Cup Winner Against Switzerland
Scores in extra time as Argentina defeat Switzerland 1-0 in the World Cup round of sixteen.
World Cup Extra-Time Goal Against USA
Scores Belgium's second extra-time goal in the 2-1 World Cup victory over the United States.
World Cup Extra-Time Goal Against USA
Scores the opening goal in extra time as Belgium defeat the United States 2-1 in the World Cup round of 16.
Goalkeeping Display Against Belgium
Makes a succession of saves to keep the United States in contention during the extra-time World Cup defeat by Belgium.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Belgium
Scores the only goal as Argentina defeat Belgium in the World Cup quarter-final.
World Cup Quarter-Final
Guides Belgium to their first World Cup quarter-final since 1986 before Argentina win 1-0.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Mohammed Boun Abdallah Dionne becomes Prime Minister under President Macky Sall
World Cup Scoring Record
Scores his sixteenth World Cup goal to become the competition's all-time leading scorer at the time.
World Cup Semi-Final Shootout Saves
Saves two penalties as Argentina eliminate the Netherlands and reach the World Cup final.
National Development
Arif participates in national development connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
World Cup Third Place
Guides the Netherlands to third place at the World Cup after an unbeaten run through regulation time.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - Gonzalo Higuaín
Gonzalo Higuaín missed an important first-half opportunity and later had a goal disallowed for offside as Argentina lost in extra time.
2014 World Cup Golden Ball
Wins the World Cup Golden Ball after Argentina finish as runners-up to Germany.
Six-Goal Brazil 2014 Golden Boot
Scores six goals for Colombia to finish as the tournament's leading scorer.
World Cup Winner
Philipp Lahm captains Germany to victory over Argentina at the Maracanã and raises the World Cup after a 1-0 extra-time final.
World Cup Winner
Benedikt Höwedes starts at left-back in the 2014 final and hits the post with a first-half header. He also contributes to Germany’s clean sheet against Argentina.
World Cup Winner
Jérôme Boateng produces a commanding centre-back display in Germany’s 2014 final against Argentina. His interventions help secure a clean sheet through 120 minutes.
World Cup Winner
Mats Hummels anchors Germany’s central defence during the 2014 final. His aerial strength and careful distribution help the European team withstand Argentina’s fast attacks.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - Philipp Lahm
Philipp Lahm captained Germany from right-back and lifted the trophy after Mario Götze settled the final in extra time.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - André Schürrle
André Schürrle came off the bench and supplied the cross that Mario Götze turned into the World Cup-winning goal.
World Cup Winner
André Schürrle drives along the left and crosses for Mario Götze to score the championship-winning goal against Argentina in extra time.
2014 Final Winning Goal
Scores the extra-time goal that gives Germany victory over Argentina in the final.
World Cup Winner
Mario Götze meets André Schürrle's cross and volleys the extra-time winner against Argentina to decide the 2014 World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Thomas Müller gives Germany a constant threat through intelligent runs during the 2014 World Cup. He starts the final and ends the tournament with five goals and a championship medal.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - Manuel Neuer
Manuel Neuer kept another clean sheet in Brazil as Germany beat Argentina with an extra-time goal to claim its fourth world title.
2014 Golden Glove
Wins the Golden Glove after Germany's World Cup triumph.
World Cup Winner
Manuel Neuer marshals Germany's defence and keeps a clean sheet through extra time as the side defeats Argentina in Rio de Janeiro.
Germany World Cup Title Manager
Coaches Germany to its fourth World Cup title and first as a unified nation.
World Cup Winner
Joachim Löw guides Germany to the 2014 title, becoming the first European team to win a men's World Cup staged in the Americas.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - Bastian Schweinsteiger
Bastian Schweinsteiger played through repeated physical challenges while helping Germany dominate extended periods of midfield.
World Cup Winner
Bastian Schweinsteiger continues battling in midfield despite repeated knocks during the 2014 final. His determination helps Germany prevail over Argentina in extra time.
World Cup Winner
Mesut Özil supplies creative movement between the lines during Germany’s 2014 campaign. He starts the final against Argentina and supports the team’s patient buildup.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - Toni Kroos
Toni Kroos controlled the tempo with precise passing as Germany overcame Argentina in a tight final at the Maracanã.
World Cup Winner
Toni Kroos sets the rhythm of Germany’s passing game during the 2014 World Cup final. His accurate distribution helps the side sustain pressure before its extra-time winner.
Real Madrid Presentation
Is presented as a Real Madrid player after arriving from Bayern Munich.
Joint Plan of Action Extension
Iran and the negotiating powers extend the Joint Plan of Action while talks continue on a comprehensive nuclear agreement.
Italian Striker Dortmund Signing
Joins Borussia Dortmund from Torino as the club strengthens its forward options following Robert Lewandowski’s departure.
August 201410 historical events
Election as House Speaker
The House of Representatives elects Saleh as its speaker.
Arsenal Community Shield over Manchester City
Wenger’s side defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield at Wembley, beginning the new season with silverware.
European Super Cup Brace
Scores both goals as Real Madrid defeat Sevilla 2-0 to win the European Super Cup.
Mkhitaryan Scores Supercup Opener
Mkhitaryan scores the opening goal as Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern Munich in the 2014 German Supercup.
Dortmund German Supercup Victory
Klopp's Dortmund defeat Bayern Munich 2–0 to lift the German Supercup with an energetic early-season performance.
ISIL Threat Strategy
Sets out a strategy for confronting ISIL and its territorial expansion across Iraq and Syria.
Retirement
Announces retirement from international football
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Modi launches the Jan Dhan programme to expand access to bank accounts and basic financial services.
New Horizons
New Horizons begins its fourth major hibernation cycle before the final approach to Pluto.
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Iceland to the United States
September 201416 historical events
Wales NATO Summit
Hosts NATO leaders in Wales for talks on Russia, defence spending, Afghanistan and emerging security threats.
Premier Appointed
Donaldson Romeo becomes Premier after the People's Democratic Movement election victory
Policy Normalization Principles and Plans
The Federal Open Market Committee publishes principles for eventually normalizing monetary policy, explaining how it expects to raise short-term interest rates and later reduce the Federal Reserve's enlarged securities holdings.
Scottish Independence Referendum
Holds the Scottish independence referendum, which produces a No vote.
Scottish Referendum Response
Responds to the Scottish referendum result and promises further devolution.
Political Reform
Arif participates in political reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Houthi-Government Agreement Signed
The accord seeks a ceasefire and renewed political cooperation.
Peace and National Partnership Agreement
Supports the Peace and National Partnership Agreement.
Interim Government Approved
The House of Representatives approves al-Thani's eastern-based interim government.
National Team Coaching Role
Takes responsibility for guiding Portugal toward Euro 2016.
Portugal Manager Appointment
Is appointed manager of the Portugal senior national team.
Mars Orbit Insertion
India's Mars Orbiter Mission enters Martian orbit during K. Radhakrishnan's tenure, succeeding on the country's first attempt to reach Mars.
Phoenix
Directs Phoenix.
UN General Assembly Security Speech
Addresses the United Nations on Ukraine, Ebola, the Middle East and the threat posed by ISIL.
UKIP Defection
Defects from the Conservatives to UKIP before winning a by-election.
Scottish Referendum Intervention
Brown campaigns for Scotland to remain within a reformed United Kingdom.
October 20149 historical events
Swachh Bharat Mission
Modi launches the Swachh Bharat Mission as a national sanitation and cleanliness campaign.
Brexit
Wins the Clacton by-election after defecting from the Conservatives to UKIP.
Clacton By-election
Wins Clacton for UKIP after defecting from the Conservatives.
Presidential Election
Morales wins election to another presidential term with a legislative majority.
European Ebola Response
Presses European leaders to increase financial and medical support for the international response to Ebola.
The Who Hits 50
Release The Who Hits 50 compilation.
Legislative Election
Tunisia elected the first Assembly of the People's Representatives under the 2014 Constitution.
Afghanistan Combat Mission Ends
Reports to Parliament as British forces conclude their combat mission in Afghanistan.
Quantitative Easing Purchases Conclude
The Federal Open Market Committee ends the additional asset purchases begun during the financial crisis and weak recovery, while continuing to reinvest principal payments and maintain a large Federal Reserve balance sheet.
November 201413 historical events
The Endless River
Pink Floyd release The Endless River, built from sessions recorded for The Division Bell
The Imitation Game
The historical drama The Imitation Game, directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Turing and Keira Knightley as Joan Clarke, is released in the UK
The Imitation Game
The historical drama The Imitation Game, directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Turing and Keira Knightley as Joan Clarke, is released in the UK
The Imitation Game
The historical drama The Imitation Game, directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Turing and Keira Knightley as Joan Clarke, is released in the UK
100 Caps
Wins 100th England international cap, has scored 44 goals, making him Englands ninth most-capped player and joint third-highest goalscorer
Romanian Presidential Election
Iohannis wins the presidential election against Victor Ponta.
Presidential Election
Wins the presidential runoff against Victor Ponta.
Presidency Member Takes Office
Dragan Covic returns as Croat member of the Presidency
Presidency Member Takes Office
Mladen Ivanic becomes Serb member of the Presidency
Death of Mike Nichols
Death of Mike Nichols
Presidential Election, First Round
Tunisia held the first round of its first competitive direct presidential election after the revolution.
Joint Plan of Action Second Extension
The parties extend the Joint Plan of Action again and retain its temporary enrichment restrictions during continued negotiations.
EU Free Movement Reform
Argues for changes to European free movement rules and tighter controls on access to welfare.
December 201410 historical events
New Horizons
Controllers wake New Horizons from hibernation for the final time before its active Pluto encounter.
Appointment as Vice-President
Mnangagwa becomes Vice-President after Joice Mujuru's removal.
Venus Express Mission End
ESA ends Venus Express operations after fuel depletion following more than eight years of observations around Venus.
Club World Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat San Lorenzo 2-0 in the Club World Cup final.
Presidential Election, Second Round
Beji Caid Essebsi won the presidential runoff election.
Higuaín Italian Super Cup Shootout
Higuaín scores twice in normal play against Juventus before Napoli win the Supercoppa Italiana on penalties under Benítez.
Death of Joe Cocker
Dies in Crawford, Colorado, aged seventy.
Napoli Wins Italian Super Cup
Benítez's Napoli defeat Juventus after a 2–2 draw and lengthy penalty shootout to secure the Italian Super Cup.
Security Council Statehood Resolution Bid
The Palestinian leadership pursued a draft Security Council resolution calling for an end to the Israeli occupation within a defined timetable. The proposal did not receive the votes required for adoption, but it marked another stage in Abbas's strategy of seeking international action on statehood.
Inauguration of President
Beji Caid Essebsi was sworn in as president of Tunisia.
Ghoulam's Left-Flank Development
Faouzi Ghoulam joined Napoli from Saint-Étienne and developed into a prominent attacking left-back for the club.
Benfica Domestic Treble Defence
Anchors Benfica's central defence as the club completes a 2013-14 Portuguese league, Portuguese Cup and League Cup treble.
Premier League Championship
Pablo Zabaleta wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and offers consistent overlapping runs and committed defending at right-back.
League Title Scoring Form
Leads the Juventus attack in the 2013-14 Serie A campaign, combining sharp finishing with intensive pressing as the club collects 102 league points.
All-Time La Liga Scoring Record Against Sevilla
Messi scored a hat-trick against Sevilla to move beyond Telmo Zarra's long-standing Spanish league goals record and received a standing ovation at Camp Nou.
Hat-Trick Breaks Clasico Scoring Record
Messi scored three times in Barcelona's 4-3 win away to Real Madrid and overtook the previous all-time scoring record for competitive Clásico matches.
Premier League Championship
Sergio Aguero wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and contributes clinical finishing despite injury interruptions during the campaign.
Benfica League and Cup Treble Creativity
Provides imaginative left-sided passing and crosses as Benfica captures three domestic trophies during the 2013-14 season.
Transfer to Manchester United
After a spell with Real Madrid, Angel Di Maria signs for Manchester United. United paid a British-record fee for the Argentina international as part of a post-Ferguson rebuild.
Man Booker Prize
Publication of "The Narrow Road to the Deep North, winner of the 2014 Man Booker Prize
The Narrow Road to the Deep North, winner of the 2014 Man Booker Prize
Publication of "The Narrow Road to the Deep North, winner of the 2014 Man Booker Prize
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Publication of "The Narrow Road to the Deep North"
BEH Terminology
Continues to be commemorated in the term Brout-Englert-Higgs mechanism, which recognizes his central role in the 1964 theory.
Premier League Championship
Vincent Kompany wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and organises the defence and scores in the final-day win against West Ham.
Permanent Lukaku Transfer
Romelu Lukaku completes a permanent move from Chelsea to Everton after a successful loan season and becomes the focal point of the club’s attack.
Gestede Emerges as Blackburn Aerial Threat
Gestede scores regularly using his aerial strength, forming an effective attacking partnership with Jordan Rhodes during the Championship season.
Premier League Championship
Edin Dzeko wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and scores decisive late-season goals as City close in on the championship.
Brazilian Centre-Back PSG Signing
David Luiz joined Paris Saint-Germain from Chelsea, adding passing ambition and aerial presence to an expensive defensive unit.
Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain
David Luiz leaves Chelsea to take up a new playing role with Paris Saint-Germain. A huge fee took the Brazilian central defender from Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain.
Henrique Wins Italian Cup with Napoli
Henrique joined Napoli from Palmeiras and was part of the team that beat Fiorentina in the 2014 Coppa Italia final.
World Cup Return to Brazil
Pelé attended promotional activities around the first World Cup hosted in Brazil since 1950, connecting the event to his playing legacy.
Benfica Cup Final Scoring Contribution
Scores twice as Benfica defeat Rio Ave 2-0 in the 2014 Portuguese Cup final, completing the domestic treble.
Premier League Championship
Fernando Reges wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and adds ball-winning energy and tactical balance in his first City season.
Fenerbahce Experienced Forward Role
Pierre Webo contributes physical presence and important attacking options during Fenerbahçe’s championship campaign.
Sevilla Europa League Final Victory
Stéphane Mbia helps Sevilla defeat Benfica on penalties in the Europa League final. His central midfield presence supports the team's defensive structure.
Station Eleven
Publication of "Station Eleven"
Ripper Crime
Allende published Ripper, a crime novel featuring an amateur online detective group.
Tax Reform
Promulgates a major tax reform intended to increase public revenue and help finance education and social policy.
Arsenal Community Shield Win
Sánchez made an early appearance in Arsenal's successful 2014 Community Shield campaign as the London club defeated Manchester City at Wembley.
Arsenal Signing
Arsenal signed Sánchez from Barcelona, bringing an established Chile international into the Premier League to reinforce the team's forward options.
Final Barcelona League Campaign
Sánchez finished the 2013–14 league season with his most prolific Barcelona campaign, providing goals from wide and central attacking roles before leaving Spain.
Transfer to Arsenal
Alexis Sanchez joins Arsenal from Barcelona. Arsenal obtained the Chilean attacker after Barcelona signed Luis Suarez and reshaped its forward line.
World Cup Goals Against Australia and Brazil
Sánchez scored against Australia in Chile's opening World Cup match and later equalized against Brazil in the round of sixteen before Chile lost on penalties.
Premier League Championship
Manuel Pellegrini wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and wins the league title in his first season in charge as Manchester City finish with 86 points.
Golden Bear for Black Coal Thin Ice
The film Black Coal Thin Ice, directed by Yinan Diao, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival.
Transfer to Real Madrid
James Rodriguez moves to Real Madrid after playing for Monaco. Madrid recruited the Colombian playmaker after his Golden Boot-winning World Cup campaign.
Srna Leads Croatia at Brazil World Cup
Darijo Srna captains Croatia at the 2014 World Cup, organising the side from right-back against Brazil, Cameroon and Mexico.
Lovren Croatia World Cup Opening Defender
Dejan Lovren plays in central defence as Croatia faces Brazil in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup, where the hosts recover to win 3–1.
Corluka Croatia Brazil World Cup Defence
Vedran Ćorluka features in Croatia's defensive group at the 2014 World Cup, bringing experience from English and Russian club football to the tournament.
Olic World Cup Equaliser Against Cameroon
Ivica Olić scores Croatia's first goal in a 4–0 World Cup group victory over Cameroon, continuing his prolific international career late into his playing years.
Jelavic World Cup Opening Match Attacker
Nikica Jelavić appears in Croatia's opening 2014 World Cup match against host nation Brazil, contributing to the national team's attack in a difficult tournament opener.
Pletikosa Final World Cup Campaign
Stipe Pletikosa plays at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, concluding a long international goalkeeping career that spans three tournaments and more than a hundred senior appearances.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Sevilla and becomes a regular midfielder in the 2014-15 treble-winning side.
Perisic World Cup Goal Against Cameroon
Ivan Perišić scores for Croatia against Cameroon at the 2014 World Cup, adding a powerful finish in a match that the national team wins by four goals.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for the art of memory and evocations of life under occupation.
Wenger Oversees Arsenal Cup Triumph
Arsenal beat Hull City 3-2, giving Wenger the FA Cup.
Premier League Championship
Samir Nasri wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and provides passing combinations and contributes an important goal against West Ham on the final day.
Championship Title Creative Influence
Knockaert supplies pace and creative attacking play from the wing as Leicester City wins the 2013-14 Championship title with 102 points.
The Cut Historical Drama
Directed The Cut, a historical drama following an Armenian fathers search for his daughters.
The Cut Venice Competition
Presented The Cut in the main competition at the Venice Film Festival.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing super-resolved fluorescence microscopy.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Stars in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Stars in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
The Theory of Everything
Portrays physicist Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Stars as concierge Monsieur Gustave H. in Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Edge of Tomorrow
Stars as combat soldier Rita Vrataski in the science-fiction action film Edge of Tomorrow.
Interstellar Large-Format Filmmaking
Uses extensive large-format and IMAX photography for Interstellar to emphasize the scale of its space imagery.
Interstellar
Directs Interstellar, a science-fiction drama about space exploration, relativity and humanity's search for a new home.
Mr Turner
Directs Mr Turner, with Timothy Spall portraying painter J. M. W. Turner in later life.
Interstellar Production
Produces Interstellar with Emma Thomas and Lynda Obst.
Interstellar Screenplay
Co-writes Interstellar with Jonathan Nolan.
How to Be Both
Publication of "How to Be Both"
T.Rex
Forms Bill Legends T. Rex
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Budget Policy
The 2014 Budget under George Osborne sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
George Osborne presents the 2014 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Death of Richard Hoggart
Hoggart died, leaving a major intellectual legacy in British cultural studies and the sociology of literature.
Selection for Holborn and St Pancras
Labour selects Starmer to contest the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
Chesea FC
Highest goal scorer for Chelsea with 211 goals
Miami Expansion Ownership Announcement
Beckham announced plans to exercise his MLS expansion option for a new franchise in Miami. The project represented his transition from international footballer toward club ownership and development.
Premier League Challenge
Leads Liverpool to second place after an attacking league campaign.
Tottenham Scoring Benchmark Still Unbroken
More than four decades after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, Greaves still held the club’s all-time competitive goalscoring record. His 266 goals remained a reference point for successive generations of Spurs forwards until Harry Kane overtook the total in 2023.
Brentford Championship Signing
Gray joined Brentford from Luton Town and soon made the step up to Championship football with his pace and finishing.
Playoff Run Goalscoring Contribution
Chris Martin scores regularly for Derby County in 2013-14 as Steve McClaren’s side reaches the Championship play-off final.
Championship Title Twenty Goals
Nugent scores 20 league goals for Leicester City in 2013-14 as the club wins the Championship and returns to the Premier League.
Sheffield United FA Cup Semifinal
Baxter played a prominent attacking role during Sheffield United's cup campaign, which ended in a high-scoring semifinal defeat by Hull City.
Boyhood Supporter Completes Liverpool Move
Rickie Lambert joined Liverpool from Southampton in 2014, fulfilling a personal ambition to represent the club he had supported while growing up.
England Captain Against Slovenia
Rooney scores from the penalty spot against Slovenia during a European Championship qualifying victory, demonstrating his importance to England's attack.
England First World Cup Goal
Rooney scores his first World Cup finals goal against Uruguay, although England suffer a 2-1 group-stage defeat.
Manchester United Club Captaincy
Louis van Gaal appoints Rooney Manchester United captain, entrusting him with leadership during a period of squad rebuilding.
Premier League Championship
Joe Hart wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and regains his place in goal and contributes important saves during the run-in.
Charlton Senior Goalkeeping Development
Pope builds first-team experience at Charlton Athletic after developing through the club's youth pathway.
Awford Takes Charge at Fratton Park
Awford assumes first-team responsibility after working in Portsmouth's youth setup, helping stabilise performances in League Two.
League One Record Points Title
Guides Wolves to the League One championship with 103 points, restoring the club to the Championship.
Championship Promotion for Brentford
Warburton completed Brentford's promotion to the Championship, ending a long absence from the second tier of English football.
Adams Takes Norwich First Team Charge
Neil Adams became Norwich City's manager in 2014 after the departure of Chris Hughton and led the club through its transition into the Championship.
Final Chelsea Goal Against Stoke
Lampard scores on the rebound from a saved penalty against Stoke City, registering the final goal of his Chelsea career.
Late Equaliser Against Chelsea for City
Lampard comes off the bench to score against his former club Chelsea, earning Manchester City a 1-1 draw and declining to celebrate.
Manchester City Loan Agreement
Lampard joins Manchester City for the beginning of the 2014-15 campaign after leaving Chelsea, continuing to play in the Premier League.
Academy Midfield Breakthrough
Breaks into the Leeds United senior side as a teenager and impresses with composed passing and energetic midfield play.
Champions League Goal Against Ludogorets
Gerrard converts a stoppage-time penalty against Ludogorets in Liverpool's return to the Champions League group stage.
England Captain at Brazil World Cup
Gerrard captains England at the 2014 World Cup, which ends with group-stage elimination after defeats to Italy and Uruguay.
Fulham Stoppage-Time Penalty Winner
Gerrard converts a last-minute penalty at Fulham to give Liverpool a 3-2 league victory during their Premier League title challenge.
International Retirement After World Cup
Gerrard retires from England duty after 114 senior caps, choosing to focus the closing stage of his career on Liverpool.
Slip Against Chelsea in Title Race
Gerrard loses his footing while controlling the ball against Chelsea, allowing Demba Ba to score during a costly 2-0 defeat.
Two Penalties Against Manchester United
Gerrard converts two spot kicks as Liverpool win 3-0 at Old Trafford, keeping their Premier League title challenge alive.
Young Midfield Creator in Playoff Season
Will Hughes earns attention for his passing and close control during Derby County’s run to the 2014 Championship play-off final.
Eredivisie Leading Scorer
Alfreð Finnbogason finishes the Dutch league season with 29 goals, earning the Eredivisie top-scorer award before leaving for Spain.
Iceland Midfielder Stars at Pescara
Birkir Bjarnason uses his stamina and timing of late runs in midfield while establishing himself as a regular in Italian club football.
Icelandic Winger Joins Charlton
Gudmundsson signs for Charlton Athletic and adds long-range shooting and creativity from the wide areas.
ROTAVAC Development
Research originating from M. K. Bhan's 116E rotavirus discovery culminates in licensing of the indigenous ROTAVAC vaccine in India.
Record Premier League Points
Seamus Coleman excels at right-back as Everton finish fifth in the Premier League with a club-record seventy-two points for that competition.
Large Hadron Collider Preparations
Prepares for renewed high-energy physics as the Large Hadron Collider and its experiments approach the end of the first long shutdown.
Immobile Wins Serie A Scoring Title Before Lazio Years
Ciro Immobile leaves Torino after winning the Serie A scoring title, developing the reputation that later brings him to Lazio.
Monaco Finishes Ligue 1 Runners-Up
Ranieri guides newly promoted Monaco to second place in Ligue 1, securing European qualification in their first season back.
Jorginho's Napoli Midfield Debut
Jorginho joined Napoli from Verona and gradually developed into a deep-lying playmaker admired for his passing rhythm.
Premier League Championship
Yaya Toure wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and scores 20 league goals and provides the driving force from midfield.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for inventing efficient blue light-emitting diodes, enabling bright energy-saving white light sources.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for inventing efficient blue light-emitting diodes, enabling bright energy-saving white light sources.
League One Promotion Goals
Provides important goals during the second half of Wolves’ League One title-winning campaign.
League One Title Contribution
Uses his dribbling and delivery to support Wolves’ attack during their record-points League One championship season.
Martins Indi Feyenoord to Porto Transfer
Bruno Martins Indi completes his development as a Feyenoord defender before transferring to Porto, having established himself with the Netherlands international team.
Netherlands World Cup Form As Villa Captain
Ron Vlaar impressed for the Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup while remaining one of Aston Villa's leading senior defenders.
Transfer to Bayern Munich
Joins Bayern Munich from Heerenveen and wins consecutive German league titles.
Fenerbahce Dutch Forward Title
Dirk Kuyt combines defensive work with intelligent attacking runs throughout Fenerbahçe’s 2013–14 title-winning season.
Leicester Championship Promotion Squad
Wood contributes to Leicester City's successful 2013-14 Championship campaign, which ends with a club-record points total and promotion.
Fenerbahce Nigerian Striker League Title
Emmanuel Emenike returns to Fenerbahçe and provides power and pace up front as the side captures the Turkish top-flight title.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.
Unity Government
Abbas backs a Fatah Hamas reconciliation government intended to reunify Palestinian institutions
Bayern Munich Arrival
Robert Lewandowski joins Bayern Munich on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund, beginning a trophy-laden period with the German champions.
Arsenal FA Cup Final Goalkeeper
Szczęsny was part of Arsenal's squad as the club ended its long trophy drought by beating Hull City in the FA Cup final.
Southampton Premier League Captaincy
Marshals Southampton's defensive line after the club's Premier League return and later serves as captain through its established top-flight seasons.
Champions League Semi-Final Double Against Bayern
Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich 4-0 away and reached the European final with an emphatic aggregate result.
Copa del Rey Final Squad Absence Through Injury
Ronaldo missed Real Madrid's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona through injury, although he remained an influential scorer throughout the wider season.
Benfica 2014 Domestic Treble Midfielder
Contributes to Benfica's 2013-14 league and cup successes with technically assured midfield performances before moving to Valencia.
Fenerbahce Portuguese Midfield Championship
Raul Meireles uses European experience to support possession and midfield pressing as Fenerbahçe finish atop the league.
Equaliser Against South Korea at World Cup
Kerzhakov comes off the bench and scores Russia's equaliser against South Korea in its opening 2014 World Cup group game.
World Cup Header Against Algeria
Kokorin scores an early headed goal against Algeria in Russia's final 2014 World Cup group match, although the 1-1 draw ends the team's campaign.
World Cup Goalkeeping Error Against South Korea
Akinfeev misjudges a long-range shot against South Korea before his teammates salvage a 1-1 draw in Russia's opening match at the tournament.
Al Hilal First-Team Emergence
Mohammed Al Burayk progressed from Al Hilal’s youth setup toward senior football in 2014. The Saudi right-back developed into a regular contributor during the club's domestic and Asian campaigns.
Paris Last Minute Champions League Goal
Demba Ba scores late against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final. The goal takes Chelsea through on away goals after an aggregate draw.
Winning Strike at Anfield
Demba Ba capitalises on a defensive mistake to score Chelsea's opening goal at Liverpool. Chelsea win 2-0 in a crucial late-season league encounter.
Fenerbahce Senegalese Striker Championship
Moussa Sow supplies goals and penalty-area movement as Fenerbahçe secure the Turkish league championship.
Albiol Helps Win Coppa Italia
Raúl Albiol helped organise Napoli's defence when the side defeated Fiorentina to win the 2013–14 Coppa Italia.
Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea recruits Diego Costa, formerly of Atletico Madrid. Chelsea signed Atletico's aggressive striker after he had helped the Spanish club win La Liga.
Michel Guides Olympiacos European Upset
Michel coaches Olympiacos to a home Champions League victory over Manchester United in February 2014. The result underlines the Greek club's ability to challenge a highly regarded European opponent.
Valero Helps Viola Reach Italian Cup Final
Borja Valero's vision and passing contribute to Fiorentina's run to the Coppa Italia final, where Napoli win the deciding match.
Premier League Championship
David Silva wins the 2013/14 Premier League championship with Manchester City and creates chances through close control and intelligent movement in advanced areas.
Venus Express Aerobraking
Venus Express performs experimental aerobraking passes through the upper atmosphere near the end of its mission.
Berg Panathinaikos Cup Final Hat Trick
Marcus Berg scores a hat-trick as Panathinaikos defeat PAOK in the 2014 Greek Cup final. The Sweden striker's clinical finishing secures the trophy for the Athens club.
Two Assists Against Ecuador
Rodríguez provided deliveries for both Swiss goals as the national team came from behind against Ecuador in its 2014 World Cup opener.
Equaliser Against Ecuador
Mehmedi came off the bench to head Switzerland level against Ecuador before his teammates secured a late 2-1 victory.
Opening Group Victory Against Ecuador
Drmić led attacks against Ecuador as Switzerland mounted a second-half comeback and ultimately won through a stoppage-time goal.
Extra-Time Resistance Against Argentina
Benaglio resisted repeated Argentine attacks in the last sixteen before Ángel Di María finally broke the deadlock in extra time.
Late Free Kick Against France
Džemaili scored Switzerland's first goal with a low free kick in a 5-2 group-stage defeat against France.
Volley in France Group Match
Xhaka scored with a controlled volley against France in Switzerland's 2014 World Cup group fixture, narrowing a heavy deficit late on.
Swiss Captain in Brazil
Inler captained Switzerland through the 2014 World Cup, linking play in midfield as the side reached the last sixteen.
Recovery Run Starts Ecuador Winner
Behrami made a crucial midfield recovery and carried play forward late against Ecuador, helping initiate Switzerland's winning counterattack.
Fenerbahce Left Side Service Championship
Caner Erkin delivers crosses and attacking support from the left flank during Fenerbahçe’s successful domestic season.
Fenerbahce Full Back Championship
Gokhan Gonul offers overlapping runs and reliable right-sided defending as Fenerbahçe secure the title.
Fenerbahce Captain Goalkeeper Title
Volkan Demirel organises the back line as the club wins the Turkish league title under Ersun Yanal.
Fenerbahce 2014 League Championship
Ersun Yanal directs Fenerbahçe to the 2013–14 Süper Lig crown with an attacking approach and a commanding league lead.
Fenerbahce Holding Midfielder Title
Mehmet Topal shields the defence and links the lines for Fenerbahçe during the 2013–14 Süper Lig championship season.
Golden Globe
Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor
Robocop. Stars in Need for Speed. Stars in Birdman
Stars in Robocop. Stars in Need for Speed. Stars in Birdman
Interstellar
Plays the adult Murph Cooper in Christopher Nolan's science-fiction drama Interstellar.
Whiplash
Writes and directs Whiplash, focusing on an ambitious jazz drummer and a demanding instructor.
Grand Budapest Berlin Jury Prize
The Grand Budapest Hotel received the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin.
Grand Budapest Hotel Feature
Wes Anderson directed The Grand Budapest Hotel, starring Ralph Fiennes as concierge Gustave H.
Magic in the Moonlight Film
In 2014, Woody Allen made Magic in the Moonlight, a 1920s-set romantic comedy involving a magician and a purported psychic.
American Sniper
Directs American Sniper, a war drama based on the memoir of Chris Kyle.
Jersey Boys
Directs Jersey Boys, adapted from the stage musical about the Four Seasons.
All the Light We Cannot See
Publication of "All the Light We Cannot See"
Mercury Hollows
High-resolution MESSENGER observations reveal additional hollows and show that these bright depressions occur in many geological settings.
New Horizons
New Horizons images Pluto's small moon Hydra during its long-range approach, extending spacecraft observations of the satellite system.
New Horizons KBO Search
Buie helps lead a Hubble search for small Kuiper Belt objects reachable by New Horizons after its Pluto encounter.
Three New Horizons KBO Targets
The Hubble search identifies three Kuiper Belt objects with trajectories potentially reachable by New Horizons after Pluto.
Mercury Polar Imaging
MESSENGER acquires detailed images of Mercury's northern terrain as the spacecraft's closest approaches move to lower altitudes.
MESSENGER Low-Altitude Campaign
MESSENGER begins increasingly low-altitude Mercury observations as its orbit evolves during the extended mission.
Discovery of Kepler-186 f
Leads discovery of the first Earth-size planet found in another star's habitable zone.
OPAL Jupiter Monitoring Begins
Begins long-term Hubble monitoring of Jupiter through the Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy program.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing super-resolved fluorescence microscopy.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing super-resolved fluorescence microscopy.
World Cup Header Against Italy
Godín heads Uruguay's winning goal against Italy in the final group match, securing progression to the 2014 World Cup round of sixteen.
Attacking Substitute in Brazil Finals
Stuani represents Uruguay during the 2014 World Cup campaign, adding a forward option in a squad that advances from a difficult group.
Penalty Against Costa Rica
Cavani converts a first-half penalty against Costa Rica at the 2014 World Cup, although Uruguay ultimately loses its opening game 3-1.
Player of the Year
Suarez claims the writers award after leading Liverpool’s title challenge with prolific goals, imaginative assists and relentless attacking movement.
Transfer to Barcelona
Barcelona completes the signing of Luis Suarez from Liverpool. Barcelona signed Liverpool's prolific striker despite the suspension arising from his World Cup biting incident.
Ghani Takes Afghan Presidency
Ashraf Ghani becomes president of Afghanistan and heads the Kabul government during an extended insurgency.
Oil Price Slump Reduces Revenues
Falling global oil prices create renewed budgetary pressure on Algeria's hydrocarbon dependent economy.
Ghani Takes Afghan Presidency
Ashraf Ghani becomes president of Afghanistan and heads the Kabul government during an extended insurgency.
Oil Price Slump Reduces Revenues
Falling global oil prices create renewed budgetary pressure on Algeria's hydrocarbon dependent economy.
Orgreave Thirtieth Anniversary
The thirtieth anniversary renewed public attention to the events of June 1984 and demands for accountability.