MMXIV

MMXIV is the Roman numeral representation of the year 2014. The year 2014 was a leap year, beginning on a Wednesday. Significant global events that occurred in 2014 included the Winter Olympics held in Sochi, Russia, and the FIFA World Cup hosted by Brazil. The annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation also took place in this year, leading to international condemnation and sanctions. The Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa began in 2014, posing a major public health crisis. In the realm of technology, the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android was released. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared in March 2014, a mystery that continues to be investigated. The year saw ongoing conflicts in various regions, including the Syrian Civil War and the war in Donbas. Major cultural releases included the films "Interstellar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy." The music industry saw continued growth in digital streaming services.