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December 1

In Canadian football, the Calgary Stampeders defeat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to win the 102nd Grey Cup. added by Jehochman, 15:42, 01 December 2014
In Canadian football, the Calgary Stampeders defeat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to win the Grey Cup. updated by Stephen, 21:43, 01 December 2014

December 3

Mark Strand – Chespirito – P. D. James added by ThaddeusB, 15:10, 03 December 2014 Mark Strand – Chespirito – P. D. James added by ThaddeusB, 15:11, 03 December 2014 Jean Béliveau – Mark Strand – Chespirito added by The Rambling Man, 21:18, 03 December 2014 Jean Béliveau – Go Seigen – Mark Strand updated by ThaddeusB, 21:42, 03 December 2014

December 4

Dozens of people are killed or injured in clashes between security forces and insurgents in Grozny, Russia. added by Spencer, 22:38, 04 December 2014
Dozens of people are killed or injured in clashes between security forces and insurgents in Grozny, Russia. updated by The Rambling Man, 22:44, 04 December 2014

December 5

Jean Béliveau – Go Seigen – Luc De Vos updated by Bencherlite, 11:18, 05 December 2014

Dozens of people are killed or injured in clashes between security forces and insurgents in Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia. updated by Nyttend, 14:11, 05 December 2014

December 6

NASA successfully conducts the maiden flight of its Orion spacecraft added by Thryduulf, 08:35, 06 December 2014
NASA successfully conducts the maiden flight of its Orion spacecraft. updated by Bongwarrior, 09:42, 06 December 2014
Former Chinese domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang is arrested and expelled from the Communist Party of China. added by Jehochman, 13:00, 06 December 2014

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Former Chinese domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang (pictured) is arrested and expelled from the Communist Party of China. added by David Levy, 19:33, 06 December 2014
NASA successfully conducts the maiden flight of its Orion spacecraft. added by David Levy, 19:33, 06 December 2014

Template:Queen Fabiola of Belgium Jean Béliveau – Go Seigen added by Jayron32, 22:38, 06 December 2014 Queen Fabiola of Belgium Jean Béliveau – Go Seigen added by Jayron32, 22:39, 06 December 2014 Queen Fabiola of Belgium – Jean Béliveau – Go Seigen added by Jayron32, 22:40, 06 December 2014

December 8

Ralph H. Baer – Queen Fabiola of Belgium – Jean Béliveau added by Jayron32, 12:42, 08 December 2014

December 10

A report harshly criticizing the use of torture by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States is released by the Senate Intelligence Committee. added by Jehochman, 23:40, 10 December 2014
In Canadian football, the Calgary Stampeders defeat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to win the Grey Cup. updated by Jehochman, 23:40, 10 December 2014
In Canadian football, the Calgary Stampeders defeat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to win the Grey Cup. removed by Jehochman, 15:09, 12 December 2014

December 11

A report harshly criticizing the use of brutal interrogations by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States is released by the Senate Intelligence Committee. updated by Jehochman, 00:00, 11 December 2014
A report harshly criticizing the use of brutal interrogations by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is released by the Senate Intelligence Committee. updated by Jehochman, 00:01, 11 December 2014
A report harshly criticizing the use of torture by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is released by the Senate Intelligence Committee. updated by Thue, 03:37, 11 December 2014
A report strongly criticizing the use of torture by the United States Central Intelligence Agency is released by the Senate Intelligence Committee. updated by Stephen, 04:10, 11 December 2014

December 12

The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee releases a report strongly criticizing the Central Intelligence Agency's use of torture. added by David Levy, 14:17, 12 December 2014
The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee releases a report strongly criticizing the Central Intelligence Agency's use of torture. removed by Jehochman, 12:42, 17 December 2014
The Alliance Lepep coalition, led by Sir Anerood Jugnauth, won the general election in Mauritius. added by Jehochman, 15:09, 12 December 2014
Dozens of people are killed or injured in clashes between security forces and insurgents in Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia. updated by Jehochman, 15:09, 12 December 2014
The Alliance Lepep coalition, led by Anerood Jugnauth, wins the general election in Mauritius. updated by David Levy, 15:18, 12 December 2014
Dozens of people are killed or injured in clashes between security forces and insurgents in Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia. updated by David Levy, 15:18, 12 December 2014
Dozens of people are killed or injured in clashes between security forces and insurgents in Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia. removed by Jehochman, 14:28, 15 December 2014

December 15

In Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito coalition secures a supermajority following a snap general election. added by Jehochman, 01:57, 15 December 2014
In Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito coalition secures a supermajority following a snap general election. updated by RHM22, 04:06, 15 December 2014
A gunman takes hostages at a cafe in Sydney, Australia. added by Jehochman, 14:28, 15 December 2014
NASA successfully conducts the maiden flight of its Orion spacecraft. updated by Jehochman, 14:28, 15 December 2014
NASA successfully conducts the maiden flight of its Orion spacecraft. removed by Tinucherian, 12:35, 16 December 2014
Two hostages and the gunman are dead when a siege ends at a cafe in Sydney, Australia. added by Jehochman, 19:10, 15 December 2014
Two hostages and the gunman are dead when a siege ends at a cafe in Sydney, Australia. updated by Jehochman, 19:11, 15 December 2014
Two hostages and the gunman are killed when a siege ends at a cafe in Sydney, Australia. updated by The Rambling Man, 19:57, 15 December 2014
A gunman and two hostages are killed when a siege ends at a cafe in Sydney, Australia. added by David Levy, 20:03, 15 December 2014

Ralph H. Baer – Queen Fabiola of Belgium updated by Connormah, 21:02, 15 December 2014 Ralph H. Baer – Queen Fabiola of Belgium removed by Bongwarrior, 22:12, 16 December 2014

A gunman and two hostages are killed when a siege ends at a cafe in Sydney. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:33, 15 December 2014
A gunman and two hostages are killed when a siege ends at a café in Sydney. updated by Thryduulf, 22:53, 15 December 2014

December 16

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Gunman Man Haron Monis and two hostages are killed when a siege ends at a café in Sydney. added by Jehochman, 05:04, 16 December 2014
Gunman Man Haron Monis and two hostages are killed when a siege ends at a café in Sydney. removed by ThaddeusB, 21:44, 22 December 2014

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Former Chinese domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang is arrested and expelled from the Communist Party of China. updated by David Levy, 11:42, 16 December 2014
Former Chinese domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang is arrested and expelled from the Communist Party of China. removed by Jehochman, 14:02, 16 December 2014
At least 126 people are killed when gunmen storm a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. added by Tinucherian, 12:35, 16 December 2014
At least 126 people are killed when gunmen storm a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. updated by The Anome, 13:38, 16 December 2014
The former consort to the Crown Prince of Thailand Busaba Suwadi relinquishes her royal title of Princess Srirasm. added by Jehochman, 14:02, 16 December 2014
Busaba Suwadi, a former consort to Maha Vajiralongkorn, Crown Prince of Thailand, relinquishes her royal title of Princess Srirasm. added by David Levy, 14:21, 16 December 2014
At least 132 people are killed when Taliban gunmen storm a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. added by The Rambling Man, 15:33, 16 December 2014

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At least 132 people are killed as Taliban gunmen storm a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. updated by Nyttend, 02:09, 17 December 2014

At least 141 people are killed as Taliban gunmen storm a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. added by The Rambling Man, 07:08, 17 December 2014
The Central Bank of Russia raises interest rates to 17% as the Russian ruble collapses. added by Jehochman, 12:42, 17 December 2014
The Alliance Lepep coalition, led by Anerood Jugnauth, wins the general election in Mauritius. updated by Jehochman, 12:42, 17 December 2014
The Alliance Lepep coalition, led by Anerood Jugnauth, wins the general election in Mauritius. removed by Thue, 18:39, 17 December 2014
In Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito coalition secures a two-thirds majority following a snap general election. updated by The Rambling Man, 12:48, 17 December 2014
The Central Bank of Russia raises interest rates to 17% as the Russian ruble plummets. updated by Jehochman, 15:42, 17 December 2014
In an effort to curtail the rapid decline of the ruble, the Central Bank of Russia raises interest rates to 17%. added by RHM22, 16:26, 17 December 2014
In an effort to curtail the rapid decline of the ruble, the Central Bank of Russia raises interest rates to 17%. removed by Tariqabjotu, 20:03, 28 December 2014
The United States and Cuba move to resume diplomatic relations as U.S. aid worker Alan Gross is released in exchange for three members of the Cuban Five. added by Thue, 18:39, 17 December 2014
Srirasmi Suwadee, a former consort to Maha Vajiralongkorn, Crown Prince of Thailand, relinquishes her royal title of Princess Srirasm. updated by Yngvadottir, 19:22, 17 December 2014
Srirasmi Suwadee, a former consort to Maha Vajiralongkorn, Crown Prince of Thailand, relinquishes her royal title of Princess Srirasm. removed by Jehochman, 18:57, 18 December 2014

December 18

India's first Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III successfully completes its first flight, carrying the crew vehicle demonstrator CARE. added by Jehochman, 18:57, 18 December 2014
In Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito coalition secures a two-thirds majority following a snap general election. updated by Jehochman, 18:57, 18 December 2014
In Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito coalition secures a two-thirds majority following a snap general election. removed by ThaddeusB, 21:44, 22 December 2014
India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III successfully completes its first flight, carrying the crew vehicle demonstrator CARE. updated by Jehochman, 18:57, 18 December 2014

December 19

The United States and Cuba move to resume diplomatic relations as U.S. aid worker Alan Gross is released at the same time as three members of the Cuban Five. updated by Stephen, 01:06, 19 December 2014

December 20

U.S. aid worker Alan Gross and three members of the Cuban Five are released by Cuba and the United States, respectively, as both nations move to resume diplomatic relations. added by RHM22, 05:11, 20 December 2014

December 22

{{#ifexist:Deaths in 2024 updated by HJ Mitchell, 19:25, 22 December 2014 Joe Cocker added by HJ Mitchell, 19:25, 22 December 2014

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Béji Caïd Essebsi (pictured) wins the Tunisian presidential election. added by ThaddeusB, 21:44, 22 December 2014

December 24

K. Balachander – Joe Cocker added by Spencer, 17:18, 24 December 2014 Joe Cocker removed by Spencer, 17:18, 24 December 2014

Beji Caid Essebsi (pictured) wins the Tunisian presidential election. added by The Rambling Man, 21:50, 24 December 2014
At least 141 people are killed as Taliban gunmen storm a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. updated by The Rambling Man, 21:53, 24 December 2014
At least 141 people are killed as Taliban gunmen storm a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. removed by Bongwarrior, 08:22, 28 December 2014

December 27

A militant attack on native tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India kill at least 85 people. added by ThaddeusB, 18:59, 27 December 2014

Leo Tindemans – K. Balachander – Joe Cocker added by ThaddeusB, 19:06, 27 December 2014 Leo Tindemans – Edward Greenspan – K. Balachander updated by Zanimum, 20:19, 27 December 2014

A militant attack on native tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India, kill at least 85 people. updated by Stephen, 23:43, 27 December 2014

December 28

A militant attack on tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India, kill at least 85 people. updated by Utcursch, 04:21, 28 December 2014
Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 goes missing en route to Singapore with 162 passengers and crew aboard. added by Bongwarrior, 08:22, 28 December 2014
A militant attack on tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India, kill at least 85 people. added by Bongwarrior, 08:22, 28 December 2014

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Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 goes missing en route to Singapore with 162 passengers and crew on board. updated by David Levy, 08:54, 28 December 2014

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Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (aircraft pictured) goes missing en route to Singapore with 162 people on board. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:03, 28 December 2014
Beji Caid Essebsi wins the Tunisian presidential election. updated by Tariqabjotu, 20:03, 28 December 2014

December 30

Debris and bodies from Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (aircraft pictured) which crashed en route to Singapore with 162 people on board, are found. added by Black Kite, 12:20, 30 December 2014
Debris and bodies from Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (aircraft pictured) which crashed en route to Singapore with 162 people on board, are found. added by Black Kite, 12:21, 30 December 2014
Debris and bodies from Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (aircraft pictured), which crashed en route to Singapore with 162 people on board, are found. updated by Black Kite, 12:21, 30 December 2014
Italian ferry Norman Atlantic catches fire in the Adriatic Sea with over 400 passengers aboard, killing at least ten people. added by HJ Mitchell, 18:36, 30 December 2014

Luise Rainer – Leo Tindemans – Edward Greenspan added by HJ Mitchell, 18:49, 30 December 2014

Debris and bodies from Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (aircraft pictured), which crashed en route to Singapore with 162 people on board, are found. added by David Levy, 19:35, 30 December 2014
Italian ferry Norman Atlantic catches fire in the Adriatic Sea with 466 passengers and crew on board, killing at least 10 people. updated by David Levy, 19:35, 30 December 2014
A militant attack on tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India, kill at least 85 people. updated by David Levy, 19:35, 30 December 2014
Debris and bodies are found from Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (aircraft pictured), which crashed en route to Singapore with 162 people on board. updated by Nyttend, 19:39, 30 December 2014
Authorities confirm the discovery of debris and bodies from Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (aircraft pictured), which crashed en route to Singapore with 162 people on board. added by David Levy, 20:26, 30 December 2014
Italian ferry Norman Atlantic catches fire in the Adriatic Sea with 466 passengers and crew on board, killing at least 13 people. updated by David Levy, 20:36, 30 December 2014

Southeast Asian floods – added by Bongwarrior, 21:05, 30 December 2014

December 31

Italian ferry Norman Atlantic catches fire in the Adriatic Sea with 466 passengers and crew on board, killing at least 11 people. updated by David Levy, 03:21, 31 December 2014
A militant attack on tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India, kills at least 85 people. updated by Harrias, 14:14, 31 December 2014
A militant attack on tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India, kill at least 85 people. updated by Harrias, 14:14, 31 December 2014
At least 85 people dead following a militant attack on tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India. added by Xaosflux, 16:29, 31 December 2014
At least 85 people are killed following a militant attack on tribal people and subsequent retaliations in Assam, India. updated by Bongwarrior, 20:28, 31 December 2014

Luise Rainer – Tomaž Šalamun – Leo Tindemans updated by The Rambling Man, 22:42, 31 December 2014