What happened on Sunday June 16, 2019?

Here's what happened on June 16, 2019:

• 2019 Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Bill Protests Nearly 2 million people gathered in Victoria Square to demand the complete removal of the controversial extradition bill. This massive demonstration is considered the largest protest in Hong Kong's history, with organizers claiming unprecedented turnout. The bill, proposed by Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, sparked widespread public opposition. While police estimated the peak turnout at 338,000, protest organizers suggested a much larger number of participants.
• Trump Heights Established in Golan Heights Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially unveiled 'Trump Heights' in the Golan Heights, named after U.S. President Donald Trump in recognition of his decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the disputed occupied territory. This symbolic gesture highlights the strong diplomatic relationship between Israel and the United States during the Trump administration.
• Deadly Tribal Conflicts in Democratic Republic of the Congo Over 160 people were killed and 40 villages destroyed in a week of intense inter-tribal violence, highlighting the ongoing ethnic tensions and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The brutal attacks underscore the complex social and political challenges facing the region.
• 2019 South American Blackout A massive power outage left thousands without electricity across Argentina, Uruguay, and South Brazil, causing significant disruption to daily life and highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the region's electrical infrastructure.
• 2019 UK Conservative Party Leadership Debate The first televised debate among Conservative Party candidates for Party Leader and Prime Minister took place in London. Notably, frontrunner Boris Johnson refused to attend, creating significant political intrigue during the leadership contest.
• Toyota Wins 24 Hours of Le Mans Toyota Gazoo Racing secured victory in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance racing event, demonstrating the team's technological prowess and competitive spirit in international motorsports.
• 2019 Guatemalan General Elections Guatemalan citizens participated in national elections, voting for a new president and members of congress, exercising their democratic rights and shaping the country's political future.
• Gary Woodland Wins US Open Golf Championship Gary Woodland claimed his first major golf title at the US Open, defeating two-time champion Brooks Koepka by three strokes at Pebble Beach in California.
• Syrian Civil War Conflict Ongoing tensions in Northwestern Syria resulted in multiple casualties. Turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack, and at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked Aleppo Governorate using mortars, further highlighting the complex and volatile nature of the Syrian conflict.
• Japan Seeks Mongolia's Help with North Korean Abductions Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono sought Mongolia's cooperation in resolving the historical issue of North Korean abductions of Japanese citizens. Japan continues to oppose ties with North Korea and advocates for additional sanctions.

Events in 2019

June 16, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 2019

June 16, 2019 was a Sunday and it was the 167th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 2019 can also be written as 6/16/2019 in the US and as 16/6/2019 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 2019 in June 2019 calendar

Famous people died on June 16, 2019:

• Francine Shapiro

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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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.

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June 16, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 2019 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 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 June 16, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:55 pm and setting at 05:39 am.

The previous full moon was on May 18, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 2019.

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 2019

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Someone born on June 16, 2019 is:

5 years 10 months old,

or 70 months and 28 days old,

or 308 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2159 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 2019?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 16, 2019.

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