What happened on Wednesday October 16, 2019?

About October 16th, 2019, in brief:

  • Historical events: Jimmy Sham, a prominent leader of the Hong Kong protests, was brutally attacked by a group of men wielding hammers in the Mong Kok District of the Kowloon Peninsula. He sustained severe head injuries and was immediately transported to a hospital, highlighting the escalating tensions and violence surrounding the ongoing protests.
  • Day of the week: October 16th, 2019 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

More about October 16th, 2019? See below for more news and curiosities on October 16th, 2019.

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October 16, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 2019:

  • Hong Kong Protest Leader Violently Attacked Jimmy Sham, a prominent leader of the Hong Kong protests, was brutally attacked by a group of men wielding hammers in the Mong Kok District of the Kowloon Peninsula. He sustained severe head injuries and was immediately transported to a hospital, highlighting the escalating tensions and violence surrounding the ongoing protests.
  • Hong Kong Protest Leader Violently Attacked Jimmy Sham, a prominent leader of the Hong Kong protests, was brutally attacked by a group of men wielding hammers in the Mong Kok District of the Kowloon Peninsula. He sustained severe head injuries and was immediately transported to a hospital, highlighting the escalating tensions and violence surrounding the ongoing protests.
  • US Airstrikes Destroy Ammunition Depot in Syria Following troop withdrawal, U.S. F-15 fighter jets conducted a strategic bombing mission targeting a CJTF–OIR ammunition depot bunker at the Lafarge cement factory in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. The operation was designed to prevent munitions and equipment from being seized and potentially used by Turkish-led forces or Syrian government forces.
  • US Airstrikes Destroy Ammunition Depot in Syria Following troop withdrawal, U.S. F-15 fighter jets conducted a strategic bombing mission targeting a CJTF–OIR ammunition depot bunker at the Lafarge cement factory in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. The operation was designed to prevent munitions and equipment from being seized and potentially used by Turkish-led forces or Syrian government forces.
  • Taliban Truck Bombing in Eastern Afghanistan A devastating Taliban truck bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the tragic deaths of three police officers and injuries to 36 other individuals, including twenty children. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges and civilian casualties in the region.
  • Taliban Truck Bombing in Eastern Afghanistan A devastating Taliban truck bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the tragic deaths of three police officers and injuries to 36 other individuals, including twenty children. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges and civilian casualties in the region.
  • General Motors and UAW Reach Tentative Strike Resolution General Motors and the United Auto Workers union announced a tentative agreement to end a prolonged month-long strike that had cost the company approximately US$2 billion. The proposed deal will be submitted to union members the following day for final ratification.
  • General Motors and UAW Reach Tentative Strike Resolution General Motors and the United Auto Workers union announced a tentative agreement to end a prolonged month-long strike that had cost the company approximately US$2 billion. The proposed deal will be submitted to union members the following day for final ratification.
  • Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Philippines A significant magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit the Cotabato province in the Philippines at 19:37 local time (11:37 UTC), causing substantial damage and resulting in at least 5 fatalities and 53 injuries. The seismic event underscores the region's geological vulnerability.
  • Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Philippines A significant magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit the Cotabato province in the Philippines at 19:37 local time (11:37 UTC), causing substantial damage and resulting in at least 5 fatalities and 53 injuries. The seismic event underscores the region's geological vulnerability.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 2019?


October 16, 2019 was a Wednesday and it was the 289th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2019 can also be written as 10/16/2019 in the US and as 16/10/2019 in UK and Europe.

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October 16, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 2019:

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October 16, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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October 16, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 2019 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 10:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Nov 12, 2019.

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How old is someone born on October 16, 2019?


Someone born on October 16, 2019 is:

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