What happened on Friday, January 18, 2019?

Here's what happened on January 18, 2019:

• Flint water crisis legal proceedings On January 18, 2019, legal proceedings related to the Flint water crisis were ongoing. The crisis began in 2014 when the city's water source was switched to the Flint River, leading to lead contamination and a public health emergency. Legal actions were being taken against officials for their roles in the crisis. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Tlahuelilpan pipeline explosion On January 18, 2019, an explosion occurred at an illegal pipeline tap in Tlahuelilpan, Mexico, during a fuel theft operation. The blast resulted in at least 137 fatalities and numerous injuries, making it one of the deadliest fuel-related incidents in Mexican history. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Colombian Peace Talks Suspended Colombian President Ivan Duque Marquez unilaterally blamed the National Liberation Army for the 2019 Bogota Car Bombing. In response, he suspended peace talks and requested that the Cuban government detain ten guerrilla group negotiators in Havana, marking a significant setback in peace negotiations.
• Democratic Republic of the Congo Election Controversy The Congolese government rejected an African Union request to delay the publication of the December 30, 2018 general election results. The appeal is being made in the Constitutional Court amid widespread allegations of election fraud.
• Syrian Civil War Explosion in Idlib A devastating car bomb attack targeted a Tahrir al-Sham facility in Idlib, Syria, resulting in 15 fatalities and 20 injuries. The explosion underscores the ongoing volatility and violence in the Syrian conflict.
• Myanmar Military Conflict in Rakhine State The Myanmar military announced the killing of 13 Arakan Army fighters during an eight-day series of armed clashes in Rakhine State from January 5th to 13. In the same press conference, the Arakan Army was newly classified as a terrorist organization, escalating tensions in the region.
• Al Shabaab Ambush in Somalia Al Shabaab claimed to have killed more than 57 Ethiopian soldiers in an ambush in Somalia, a claim which was immediately rejected by Ethiopian troops. This incident highlights the ongoing instability in the region and the complex dynamics of the Somali Civil War.
• Buddhist Monks Attacked in Southern Thailand In a targeted attack in Thailand's predominantly Muslim south, two Buddhist monks were killed and two others injured by unknown gunmen. This incident reflects the ongoing religious and ethnic tensions in the region.

Events in 2019

January 18, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 18, 2019 was a Friday and it was the 18th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 2019 can also be written as 1/18/2019 in the US and as 18/1/2019 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 2019 in January 2019 calendar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 2019 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 2019 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 January 18, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:27 pm and setting at 05:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 2019.

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Someone born on January 18, 2019 is:

7 years 6 months old,

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