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January 01, 2019 was the 1st day of the year 2019, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 01, 2019 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on January 01, 2019, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 2019, which were the most popular songs , movies (e.g. Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. American Style) and books back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 2019 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 2019?


January 01, 2019 was a Tuesday and it was the day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2019 can also be written as 1/1/2019 in the US and as 1/1/2019 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2019 in January 2019 calendar

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January 01, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 2019:

  • War in Afghanistan: 27 Afghan National Security Forces members are killed by the Taliban in coordinated attacks in northern Afghanistan. They refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • After refusing to negotiate peace with the government, 27 Taliban members were killed by the Afghan National Security Forces.
  • Browse US newspapers headlines from January 01, 2019
  • Four Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan gunmen attacked a security base located in the Loralai region of Pakistan. The attack resulted in the deaths four security guards as well as four terrorists, one of whom was a suicide bomber. The attack also left two guards with injuries.
  • After a landslide in Sukabumi in West Java, Indonesia, at least nine people were killed and 34 more are missing,
  • Browse UK newspaper headlines from January 01, 2019
  • Eight people were injured when a car drove into New Year's celebrations in Tokyo, Japan. After he got out, a ninth victim was attacked by the driver. The incident is believed to have been planned by police.
  • Bottrop and Essen car attack: Five people were injured when a man drove his car into several crowds of people in Bottrop and Essen, Germany. The incident is being described by police as a far-right, xenophobic attack.
  • Five people were injured when a man drove his car into several crowds in the German cities of Bottrop, Essen and other parts of Germany. The incident is being described by police as a far-right xenophobic attack.
  • In an attack on a central Mali village, at least 37 people were killed by armed men who claimed to be traditional hunters.
  • Six members of a Thai family are killed by a man before he kills himself in a drunken shooting spree.
  • Austria legalizes same-sex marriage.
  • Germany's intersex rights: Germany has enacted a law that recognizes a third gender that is available for intersex people.
  • Germany has enacted a law that recognizes a third gender that can also be administered to intersex individuals.
  • Jair Bolsonaro, who succeeds Michel Temer, is inaugurated as Brazil's 38th president.
  • After Jim Mattis' resignation, Patrick M. Shanahan is now the acting secretary of defense of the United States.
  • 2018 Democratic Republic of the Congo General Election: U.S. diplomats and EU diplomats call on the Congolese government for an immediate restoration of internet connectivity to the country following its closure the previous day due to fears of election fraud.
  • U.S. diplomats and EU diplomats urged the Congolese government, after its internet connection was cut the previous day due to fears of fraud in elections, to restore it.
  • As the partial government shutdown enters its second day, President Donald Trump asks for a bipartisan meeting of lawmakers to discuss his wall.
  • 2019 in spaceflight. New Horizons passes Kuiper belt object 2014. MU (nicknamed Ultima Thule) at 05.33 UTC. This makes it the closest object that a spacecraft has visited in the solar system. It is a contact binary.
  • New Horizons passes Kuiper belt object 2014 MU at 05:33 UTC. This makes it the closest object to the solar system that a spacecraft has ever visited. It is a contact binary.

January 01, 2019: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2019

  • 1 USD = 0.8715 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.678 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.785 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.4192 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3628 CAD
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Who was born on January 01, 2019?


Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Introduction of the euro

    Introduction of the euro is a significant event in the history of European economics, marking the adoption of a single currency by many...

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster Flash is a pioneering DJ and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Amine (singer)

    Amine is an American rapper and singer known for his hit single 'Caroline' and his debut album 'Good For You'.

  • Christine Lagarde

    French politician and lawyer, Minister of Economic Affairs since 2007.

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January 01, 2019: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 4 years 10 months old,

or 58 months and 28 days old,

or 256 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1793 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 2019.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2019?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 01, 2019.

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January 01, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Frederick West

    British homicide: Rosemary was charged with nine murders and 11 with her husband, Rosemary.

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-American actor (Joker, Batman, Falcon Crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "Voice of the Turtle.

  • Gustav Knuth

    German actor who made his acting debut in 1935's "Der Ammenkonig".

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January 01, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 01, 2019 is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Discover the personality of January born.

January 01, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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January 01, 2019: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 2019: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 2019 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Richard Jewell

Richard Jewell

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Jon Hamm

Country: United States of America

Knives Out

Knives Out

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Rian Johnson

Starring: Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Lakeith Stanfield, Jaeden Martell, Frank Oz

Country: United States of America

The Good Liar

The Good Liar

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Bill Condon

Starring: Ian Mckellen, Helen Mirren, Russell Tovey, Mark Lewis Jones, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

Country: United States of America

Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: The Next Level

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Jake Kasdan

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Danny DeVito, Madison Iseman, Ashley Scott, Colin Hanks, Nick Jonas, Alex Wolff, Dania Ramirez, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Terminator: Dark Fate

Terminator: Dark Fate

Release year: 2019

Directed by: Tim Miller

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Diego González Boneta, Tristan Ulloa, Tom Hopper

Country: United States of America

January 01, 2019: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 2019 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

American Style

American Style

Release year: 2019

Directed by: George Anton

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Roger Sherman

Dark Days

Dark Days

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Marc Singer

January 01, 2019: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 2019 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci

Long Road to Mercy

By:

Atlee Pine, an FBI agent, becomes suspicious after she is pulled from a case following the disappearance of a tourist at the Grand Canyon.

Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins

Can't Hurt Me

By:

Subtitle: "Master Your Mind, Defy the Odds."

Target: Alex Cross by James Patterson

Target: Alex Cross

By:

Alex Cross attempts to locate a sniper that opened fire on Washington, D.C. mourners.

Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild

By:

Children: Dog Man is charged with a crime that he didn’t commit. Sixth in series

Educated by Tara Westover

Educated

By:

Memoir of a Cambridge Ph.D., who was raised by Idaho survivalists. She didn't enter a classroom until the age of 17

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January 01, 2019: What was the lunar phase on that day?


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The lunar phase on January 01, 2019 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 2019 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:58 am and setting at 02:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 2019.

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Who was the US President on January 01, 2019?

On January 01, 2019 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2019?

On January 01, 2019 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 2019?

On January 01, 2019 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in Afghanistan: 27 Afghan National Security Forces members are killed by the Taliban in coordinated attacks in northern Afghanistan. They refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),

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What happened in 2019?

2019 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • War in Afghanistan: 27 Afghan National Security Forces members are killed by the Taliban in coordinated attacks in northern Afghanistan. They refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • After refusing to negotiate peace with the government, 27 Taliban members were killed by the Afghan National Security Forces.
  • War in North-West Pakistan: Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan gunmen attacked a security base located in the Loralai region of Pakistan. The attack resulted in the deaths four security guards as well as four terrorists, one of whom was a suicide bomber. The attack also left two guards with injuries.
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What was the calendar for January 2019?

January 2019 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 2019 calendar looked like.