Thursday July 04, 2019, US Independence Day: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 7/4/2019, UK date format: 4/7/2019

July 4th, 2019 was the 185th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Cancer. The day of the week was Thursday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019

On TV people were watching Broken Mirror.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at July 04 across the years or at July 2019 calendar.

July 04, 2019 Events

What happened on July 04, 2019?

Historical Events

Sanctions against Iran: Royal Marines take control of an oil tanker that was heading to Baniyas, Syria. The vessel is suspected of carrying Iranian crude oil and breaching EU sanctions. Robert Macaire, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Iran is summoned to Tehran for the incident. Iran calls it an "illegal seizure".
Royal Marines take control of an oil tanker that was sailing off Gibraltar, which was carrying Iranian crude oil. It was suspected of violating EU sanctions against Syria and was on its way to Baniyas, Syria. Robert Macaire, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Iran is summoned to Tehran for the incident. Iran calls it an "illegal seizure".
Salute to America: President Donald Trump holds a major holiday celebration and military parade in Washington, D.C., United States to mark the Fourth of July/Independence Day.
To commemorate Independence Day, President Donald Trump holds a major holiday celebration in Washington, D.C.
Lightsource BP, a London-based solar energy developer, announced it would acquire Brazilian utility-scale solar projects worth 1.9 gigawatts for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is a significant expansion of Lightsource, which is currently 43% owned the energy giant BP.
2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes. An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 and a series of aftershocks and foreshocks strikes Southern California 150 miles (240km) north of Los Angeles, near Ridgecrest. There are no injuries. This earthquake was the most powerful in Southern California since October 1999.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake, with scores of aftershocks or foreshocks, strikes Southern California 150 miles (240km) north of Los Angeles. It is located near Ridgecrest. There are no reports of injuries. This earthquake was the most powerful in Southern California since October 1999.
European migration crisis: More than 80 people are missing following a boat carrying migrants capsizes off Tunisia's coast, according to the International Organization for Migration.
According to the International Organization for Migration, (IOM), more than 80 people have been reported missing following a boat carrying migrants sank off Tunisia's coast.
Relations Australia-North Korea: A student from Australia was released after diplomatic talks between Australia & North Korea were conducted by Swedish officials.
A student from Australia was released after diplomatic talks between Australia, North Korea and Swedish officials.
Relations between Kosovo and Serbia: In response to Belgrade's "constant propaganda" and "false news" about Serbia and its citizens, Kosovo has banned all Serbian officials from entering Kosovo.
In response to Belgrade's "constant propaganda" and "false news" about Serbia, Kosovo has banned all Serbian officials from entering Kosovo.
Virginia Crime: A man aged 20 is accused of stabbing three people with a machete at a plasma center in Petersburg.
A man aged 20 is accused of stabbing three people with a machete in Petersburg, Virginia.
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July 04, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other July 4th famous birthdays

Victoria Abril
Spanish actress.
Gina Lollobrigida
After winning a beauty competition, she made her acting debut in 1947.
Malia Ann Obama
Marco Marin
Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist in the saber fencing event at the Barcelona Games 1992 in Italy, Italian fencer.

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July 04, 2019 Famous Deaths

Who died on July 04, 2019?

Arturo Fernández

Other July 4th famous deaths

Eva Gabor
Hungarian-American actress, youngest of three glamorous European immigrants to Hollywood.
Jacques Berque
French educator and study director of social economics at the Moroccan Institute of High Studies in 1951.
August Derleth
American horror writer, editor, and anthropologist.
Barnett Newman
American painter and etcher (d. 70).