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see horoscope and birth chart for May 15, 2019What happened on Wednesday May 15, 2019?
About May 15th, 2019, in brief:
- Historical events: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signs the Human Life Protection Act, effectively banning all abortions in the state except those necessary to prevent grave health risks to the woman. The law reclassifies abortion and attempted abortion as Class A felonies, sparking intense national debate about reproductive rights.
- Day of the week: May 15th, 2019 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie
More about May 15th, 2019? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 2019.
May 15, 2019: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 15, 2019:
- Alabama Passes Strict Abortion Ban Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signs the Human Life Protection Act, effectively banning all abortions in the state except those necessary to prevent grave health risks to the woman. The law reclassifies abortion and attempted abortion as Class A felonies, sparking intense national debate about reproductive rights.
- UN Warns Pacific Islands About Climate Change United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers a stark warning that Pacific island nations are rapidly running out of time to address the existential threat of climate change and global warming, emphasizing the urgent need for global climate action.
- San Francisco Bans Facial Recognition for Law Enforcement San Francisco becomes the first U.S. municipality to prohibit facial recognition systems used by law enforcement agencies, marking a significant step in addressing privacy and surveillance concerns.
- US Evacuates Non-Essential Personnel from Iraq The United States Department of State orders all non-emergency and non-essential government employees to leave U.S. Embassy Baghdad and Erbil consulate offices amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, signaling heightened geopolitical stress between the U.S. and Iran.
- Militant Attack in Niger In a devastating ambush near the Malian border, militants killed at least 17 Niger Armed Forces soldiers. Six soldiers were evacuated to hospital, while 11 remain missing. The attack remains unclaimed by any group, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
- Brazil Student Protests Against Education Budget Cuts Hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, and professors stage massive demonstrations in Brazil's largest cities to protest significant education budget cuts. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro dismissively calls the protesters 'stupid' while speaking from Dallas, further escalating tensions.
- The Jeremy Kyle Show Cancelled ITV Studios abruptly cancels The Jeremy Kyle Show, a popular British reality TV program, following the suicide of a guest. The show has been widely criticized for its exploitative style, often referred to as 'poverty porn', prompting a broader discussion about media ethics and participant welfare.
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What day of the week was May 15, 2019?
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.
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May 15, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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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May 15, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 15, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 15, 2019 was Waxing gibbous.
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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How old is someone born on May 15, 2019?
Someone born on May 15, 2019 is:
5 years 11 months old,
or 71 months and 25 days old,
or 312 weeks and 3 days old,
or 2187 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 2019?
There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.
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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.
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