20141231

20141231 refers to the date December 31, 2014. It was a Tuesday.

On this day, people in many countries around the world celebrated New Year's Eve, marking the transition from the year 2014 to 2015. The holiday is traditionally associated with fireworks, parties, and countdowns to midnight.

In the United States, President Barack Obama was scheduled to address the nation in a New Year's Eve address at 7:00 PM EST, reflecting on the past year's events and looking forward to the challenges of the coming year. Other politicians and world leaders also made statements on the eve of the new year.

The ice ring on Lake Baikal, a popular destination for New Year's Eve celebrations in Russia, began to break apart as temperatures began to rise. The lake, known for its unique ice geology, attracts visitors from all over Russia for its unique winter landscapes.

The Sydney New Year's Eve celebrations, one of the largest and most spectacular in the world, took place on this day, featuring a fireworks display and live music. Other major cities around the world, including Tokyo, London, and Paris, also held their own New Year's Eve celebrations.

Overall, December 31, 2014, was marked by widespread celebration and reflection on the passing of another year. As the clock struck midnight and 2015 began, people from diverse backgrounds around the world looked forward to new opportunities and challenges in the coming year.