Born in 2014
Turns 12 in 2026
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BACK TO 2014 · Australia
A little history to go with their gift.
Germany beat Argentina after extra time to win the football World Cup. Apple unveiled Apple Watch, and Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar opened in North America, following a crew on a search for a new home for humanity.
What happened in 2014?
Wildlife Day begins its annual journey
On March 3, 2014, the first World Wildlife Day was launched at the United Nations in Geneva.
CITES Secretariat · International Union for Conservation of Nature
Nagoya Protocol takes effect for its parties
On October 12, 2014, the Nagoya Protocol entered into force, activating international rules for access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing.
United Nations Treaty Section · Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat / UNEP
Germany won the World Cup in extra time
Mario Götze scored the only goal against Argentina. Germany beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the World Cup final on July 13. Germany became the first European team to win a World Cup held in the Americas.
San Antonio won the NBA title in five games
The Spurs beat Miami 104–87 in Game 5. San Antonio beat Miami 104–87 on June 15 to win the NBA Finals four games to one. It was the Spurs’ fifth NBA championship.
Firsts and new ideas
Shake It Off opened a new pop era
Taylor Swift released Shake It Off as the first single from 1989 on August 18, 2014.
Apple unveiled Apple Watch
Apple introduced Apple Watch on September 9, 2014, as a wearable device designed to work with iPhone.
Number ones and music in 2014
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
Que Sera topped Australia's ARIA chart
Que Sera by Justice Crew reached No. 1 on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart on 12/05/2014, holding the position for 9 weeks.
Iggy Azalea's Fancy became a summer hit
Billboard named Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX's Fancy the official Song of the Summer in 2014 after its seven-week Hot 100 run at No. 1.
Prices and everyday money in 2014
Australia figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time adult male ordinary weekly earnings | $1560.5 | per week Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| Full-time adult male ordinary weekly earnings | $1587.5 | per week Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| Fitter weekly wage | $746.20 | week Fair Work Commission |
| Stamp (standard letter) | A$0.70 | standard letter; source does not state a weight limit |
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