2014

What Was Happening in 2014

Scotland voted to stay and the Ice Bucket Challenge soaked the internet

Born in

Number 1 Songs in 2014 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Happy"

Pharrell Williams

Originally from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack, Pharrell's irresistibly upbeat anthem spent four weeks at UK number one and was the year's best-seller. Its 24-hour music video was a landmark in online content.

US #1

"Happy"

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell's 'Happy' was the feel-good hit of the year on both sides of the Atlantic, spending ten weeks at US number one. It was nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar and became an anthem for positivity.

Biggest Films of 2014 — Box Office Hits

Transformers: Age of Extinction

Box Office: $1.10 billion

Michael Bay's fourth Transformers film topped the global box office largely thanks to its massive Chinese audience. While critically panned, it demonstrated the growing importance of the Chinese market to Hollywood.

Fashion and Style of 2014

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 2014

Buildings completed and structures opened in 2014

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