Sunday June 16, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

Historical Events

• Syrian Civil War, Northwestern Syria offensive (April 2019, 2019-present): Three Turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the Turkish Land Forces on a Murak observation post. (Al Jazeera), (Daily Sabah). At least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked Aleppo Governorate using mortars.
• Turkish Land Forces and the Syrian Army exchange heavy fire in northern Idlib Governorate. Three Turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack on Murak's observation post.
• After jihadists used mortars to shell a village in Aleppo Governorate, at least 12 people were killed.
• Over 160 people were killed and 40 villages were destroyed by attacks between tribes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over the last week.
• 2019 South American blackout: Thousands are left without power in Argentina, Uruguay and South Brazil after a massive blackout.
• Thousands of people are left without power in Argentina, Uruguay and South Brazil after a massive blackout.
• At least 34 civilians are killed when a group of bandits attacked a village in Zamfara State's Shinkafi local governance area. They arrived on motorbikes and began shooting at civilians, setting fire to homes later.
• Relations Israel-United States: Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, officially unveils Trump Heights in the Golan Heights. It is named after Donald Trump, the U.S. President, for his decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied territory.
• Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, officially unveils Trump Heights in the Golan Heights. It is named after Donald Trump, who made the decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied territory.
• Japan-Mongolia relations and Japan-North Korea relations. Taro Kono, the Foreign Minister of Japan, seeks Mongolia's cooperation to resolve the question of North Korean abductions of Japanese citizens in the past. Mongolia has friendly ties with Pyongyang. Japan is against any ties to North Korea and calls for more sanctions.
• Taro Kono, the Foreign Minister of Japan, seeks cooperation with Mongolia to resolve the question of North Korea's past abductions and kidnappings of Japanese citizens. Mongolia has friendly ties with Pyongyang. Japan is against any ties to North Korea and calls for more sanctions.
• 2019 Guatemalan general elections: Guatemalan citizens head to the polls for the vote for the next president and the new members of their congress.
• Guatemalan citizens head to the polls in order to vote for the next president and the new members of their congress.
• 2019 Conservative Party leadership election: In London, the first televised debate among Conservative Party candidates Leader of the Conservative Party or Prime Minister of United Kingdom takes place. Boris Johnson, Frontrunnner, refuses to attend.
• London hosts the first televised debate between Conservative Party candidate for Leader of Conservative Party and Prime Minister. Boris Johnson, Frontrunnner, refuses to attend.
• 2019 Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Bill Protests: Despite yesterday's bill suspension, nearly 2,000,000 people gathered in Victoria Square to demand that the legislation be removed. This is the largest ever protest, if organizers confirm. The bill was proposed by Carrie Lam, a Hong Kong leader. Police claim that the peak turnout was 338,000.
• Nearly 2 million people will protest in Victoria Square today, demanding that the legislation be repealed. This is the largest protest in history, if organizers confirm. The bill was proposed by Carrie Lam, a Hong Kong leader. Police claim that the peak turnout was 338,000.
• Toyota Gazoo Racing wins 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans
• 2019 U.S. Open Golf: Gary Woodland wins his first major title, finishing three shots behind Brooks Koepka, the two-time champion at Pebble Beach in California.
• Gary Woodland won his first major championship. He finished three shots ahead Brooks Koepka, the two-time champion at Pebble Beach in California.
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Other June 16th famous birthdays

• Tupac Shakur (rapper)
• Emmanuel Moire

  He is a French singer and pianist who is also an eclectic artist.

• Jean d'Ormesson
• Thomas Dutronc

  He is a French jazz guitarist, and a member of renowned family.

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How old am I?

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Other June 16th famous deaths

• Wernher von Braun

  Rocket Scientist (V1/V2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

• Nicholas Ray

  American actor and director, best known for "Johnny Guitar", 1954, "The Lusty Men", 1954, "Rebel Without a Cause," 55, and "King of Kings,"...

• George Reeves

  Actor in Superman, Gone with the Wind.

• Reginald Denny

  English stage, film, television actor (Born in 1891).

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Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini marry?

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

Personality of June born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Pig

Element: Earth

Pig personality

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The day of the week was Sunday.

June 16th marks the 166th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2019.

There are 198 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

June 2019 calendar

Holidays

• South Africa - Youth Day.
• Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
• Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
• 16 June Movement

Observances

• International Day of Family Remittances

Lunar phase

The moon phase for June 16, 2019 is Full Moon.

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Planetary phase

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