What happened on Saturday January 12, 2019?

Here's what happened on January 12, 2019:

• United States Federal Government Shutdown The United States federal government shutdown of 2018-2019 reached its 22nd day, surpassing the previous record set during the 1995-1996 shutdown. This prolonged closure highlighted significant political gridlock and budgetary disputes.
• Missy Elliott Hall of Fame Induction Rapper Missy Elliott became the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, a milestone achievement recognizing her significant contributions to music.
• Paris Gas Explosion A catastrophic gas leak caused a massive explosion in a bakery located in Paris' 9th arrondissement, resulting in four fatalities and injuring 40 people. The incident underscored the potential dangers of gas infrastructure and emergency response challenges.
• Julian Castro Presidential Campaign Announcement Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, officially announced his candidacy for the 2020 United States presidential election, expanding the Democratic Party's primary field.
• Shenmu Coal Mine Roof Collapse A tragic roof collapse at a coal mine in Shenmu, China, resulted in the death of at least 21 miners. The incident highlighted ongoing safety concerns in the country's mining industry.
• Guayaquil Drug Rehab Clinic Fire A devastating fire at a drug rehabilitation clinic in Guayaquil, Ecuador, killed at least 17 people and injured 12 more. The fire reportedly started when patients attempted to escape by setting their mattresses ablaze, revealing critical issues in healthcare facility safety and patient care.
• Gabon Political Transition Following a failed coup attempt, Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba appointed Julien Nkoghe Bekale as the country's new prime minister, signaling a continued effort to maintain political stability.
• Democratic Republic of the Congo Election Results The Congolese Election Commission announced that parties supporting outgoing President Joseph Kabila had won the majority in the National Assembly, reflecting the continued political influence of the incumbent's political network.
• Taiwan Political Leadership Change Taiwanese Premier William Lai resigned, with former premier Su Tseng Chang succeeding him, marking a notable transition in Taiwan's political leadership.
• Wikipedia Censorship in Venezuela During an ongoing political crisis, Venezuela's state-owned CANTV blocked access to all Wikipedia editions, representing a significant act of digital censorship.

Events in 2019

January 12, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 12, 2019 was a Saturday and it was the 12th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 2019 can also be written as 1/12/2019 in the US and as 12/1/2019 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 2019 in January 2019 calendar

Famous people died on January 12, 2019:

• Bob Kuechenberg

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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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.

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January 12, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 2019 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:00 am and setting at 11:08 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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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 2019

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Someone born on January 12, 2019 is:

6 years 4 months old,

or 76 months and 1 day old,

or 330 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2313 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 2019?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 12, 2019.

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