Wednesday May 15, 2019: on this day

May 15, 2019 was a Wednesday and it was the 135th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 2019 can also be written as 5/15/2019 in the US and as 15/5/2019 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 2019 in May 2019 calendar

Here's what happened on May 15, 2019:

• In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
• Itv studios has cancelled the jeremy kyle show, one the most popular reality tv programs in britain, following the suicide of a guest shortly after he had taken part. many have criticized the show's style and called it poverty porn.
• The pilot was the only person on board the helicopter when it crashed into the hudson river just after taking off from new york city's west 30th street heliport. this injured both the pilot and dockworker.
• Pacific islands forum: united nations secretary-general antonio guterres states that pacific island nations are running out of time in relation to climate change and global warming.
• Antonio guterres, secretary general of the united nations, says pacific island countries are running out of time in relation to climate change and global warming.
• Iraq-united states relations, iran-united states relations: the united states department of state orders all non emergency, non-essential government employees at u.s. embassy baghdad and erbil consulate offices to leave iraq amid rising tensions in the persian gulf.
• In light of the increased tensions in the persian gulf between iran and the united states, the united states department of state has ordered all non-essential and emergency government employees at the u.s. embassy baghdad and erbil consulate offices to leave iraq.
• Germany-iraq relations, nato training mission for iraq, germany-iran relations, iraq-european union relations: germany and the netherlands have suspended military training missions in iraq due to rising tensions with iran.
• Germany and the netherlands have suspended military training missions in iraq due to increasing tensions with iran.
• Christchurch call summit: representatives of 17 countries and several u.s. technology companies met in paris to support the "christchurch call to action," a set anti-terrorism guidelines drafted by new zealand and france. although the white house supported the "overall goals" reflected in this pledge, it refused to support them, citing freedom-of-expression concerns.
• San francisco is the first u.s. municipality to ban facial recognition systems used by law enforcement.
• Abortion in the united states, fetal heartbeat bill bill: six months after signing the human life protection act, kay ivey, the governor of alabama, signs it into law. it bans all abortions in alabama except for those that "are necessary to prevent a grave health risk to the woman." the law reclassifies attempted abortion as a class a felony and abortion as an a felony.
• The human life protection act is signed by kay ivey, the governor of alabama. it becomes effective six months later. according to the bill's text, abortions are banned in alabama unless "abortion must be done in order to protect the health of the woman." the law reclassifies attempted abortion as an a felony and abortion as a class a felony.
• Fiji's prime minister frank bainimarama asked developed countries, particularly the united states, for help in fighting climate change. he said that this would "prevent the crisis from spiraling into total chaos."
• 2019 andorran parliamentary elections: xavier espot zamora, who succeeds antoni marti, is elected prime minister by general council.
• In protest of large-scale cuts to the education budget, hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, and professors are staging demonstrations in brazil's largest cities. jair bolsonaro, brazilian president, calls protestors "stupid" from dallas.
• Bolsonaro supports comedian danilo gentili, who was sentenced for six months for a sexually explicit rant against a congresswoman. she claimed that she was either a transsexual or a prostitute.
• 2019 guatemalan general elections: the constitutional court has ruled that thelma aldana, former attorney general, cannot be a presidential candidate. aldana was a favorite to succeed president jimmy morales.
• The constitutional court has ruled that thelma aldana, former attorney general, cannot run for president and she is therefore out of the election. aldana was a favorite to succeed president jimmy morales.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 2019 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 May 15, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:31 pm and setting at 04:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 2019 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 2019.

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 2019

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Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

• Madhuri Dixit

  Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

• L. Frank Baum

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• Andy Murray

  Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

• James Mason

  England, united kingdom -- actor.

• Ayub Khan

  Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

• Jamie-Lynn Sigler

  Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

• Madeleine Albright

  Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

• Ursula Thiess

  German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

• Chazz Palminteri

  American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

• Joseph Cotten

  American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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You are 4 years 11 months old,

or 59 months and 11 days old,

or 258 weeks and 2 days old,

or 1808 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 2019?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 15, 2019.

Famous people died on May 15, 2019:

• Tomio Hara

  Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

• Frutoso Garrido

  Esteemed chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

• Amada González

  Renowned Mexican poet known for her powerful and evocative verses.

• Charles Kittel
• Juan Antonio Menéndez Fernández
• Bobby Diamond
• Giorgio Valentinuzzi
• Herminio Teves

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

• Bekim Fehmiu

  Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

• June Carter Cash

  American singer and musician (born 1929).

• Fred Willard

  Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

• Gilbert Roland

  Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

• Wynne Gibson

  Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

• Andrew Duggan

  Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

• Tyrone Guthrie

  British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

• Chaselyn Dickinson

  Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

• Adalei Dickinson

  Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.

• Emily Dickinson

  American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

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Holidays on May 15, 2019:

• Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
• Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
• Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
• International day of climate changes.
• International conscientious objectors' day.
• Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
• United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
• International day of families.
• Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
• Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 2019:

• Saint Dymphna
• Saint Achillius
• Saint Gerebern
• Saint Isidore the Labourer
• Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
• Saint Reticius
• Saint Denise