What Happened on February 20, 2014

Historical Events

Music History

Aberdeen, Washington unveils statue of a weeping Kurt Cobain at park named after the singer

  • Adelina Sotnikova convincingly wins the women's singles figure skating gold medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics for Russia's first title in the ladies event
  • After winning the individual large hill 10k Nordic combined title Jørgen Graabak of Norway wins his 2nd gold medal of the Sochi Winter Olympics in the team large hill / 4 x 5 km relay
  • Canada beats Sweden, 6-3 in final to become first women's curling team to go through the Olympics undefeated as they win Sochi gold medal; first Manitoba based team to win Olympic gold
  • France sweeps the medals in the men's ski cross at the Sochi Winter Olympics; Jean-Frédéric Chapuis takes the gold ahead of teammates Arnaud Bovolenta and Jonathan Midol
  • Marie-Philip Poulin scores in overtime to lead Canada to a 3-2 win over the US and 4th consecutive Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal at the Sochi Winter Games

Famous Deaths

  • Rafael Addiego Bruno, Uruguayan jurist (briefly interim President of Uruguay), dies at 90
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About February 20, 2014

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Dark Horse - Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J
  • UK #1 Song: Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne