Saturday May 18, 2019: on this day

May 18, 2019 was a Saturday and it was the 137th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 2019 can also be written as 5/18/2019 in the US and as 18/5/2019 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 2019 in May 2019 calendar

Here's what happened on May 18, 2019:

• Eurovision Song Contest 2019, Duncan Laurence representing the Netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "Arcade". This is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
• The 2019 Eurovision Song Contest was won by Duncan Laurence representing the Netherlands with "Arcade", the song he wrote. This is the first win for the country since 1975.
• Browse US newspapers headlines from May 18, 2019
• 2019 Cook Islands Dengue Fever Epidemic: Josephine Herman (Cook Islands secretary of Health) says the country is containing and controlling the Dengue virus that has infected 28 people and killed 22 others.
• Josephine Herman (Cook Islands secretary of Health) says the country is containing and holding the Dengue outbreak that has infected 28 people and killed 22 others.
• Browse UK newspaper headlines from May 18, 2019
• After a dispute between two high school graduates, one person was shot dead and eight others were injured in the shooting. The suspect remains at large.
• 2019 Argentine General Election: Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, former President of Argentina, announces she will run as Vice President in 2019 Argentine General Election with Alberto Fernandez, her Chief of Staff. (Telam),
• Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, former President of Argentina, announces she will run as Vice President for the 2019 Argentine general elections. Former Chief of Staff Alberto Fernandez will be her running mate for President. (Telam),
• Australian voters go to the polls in order to elect new members of both the House of Representatives (and half of the Senate) of parliament.
• Prime Minister Scott Morrison declares victory. It is not clear if the Liberal-National Coalition has won a majority or if it will form a minority coalition.
• Opposition polls predict Labor victory. However, Labor Party seats are lost and support in Queensland, a key state, is lower than expected. Bill Shorten, Opposition Leader, concedes defeat and steps down from his position as party leader.
• Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister, loses his seat in the Senate to Zali Steggall, an independent candidate and ex-Olympian.
• Trump impeachment efforts: Justin Amash, a Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan's 3rd Congress District, becomes the first Republican to support President Donald Trump's impeachment.
• Ibiza scandal: Heinz-Christian Strache is resigned as vice-Chancellor of Austria and chairman of Freedom Party of Austria following an alleged corruption scandal. (DW)Sebastian Kurz announces the dissolution and call for a snap election as Chancellor of Austria.
• Due to an alleged corruption scandal, Heinz-Christian Strache is resigning as Vice-Chancellor of Austria and chairman of Freedom Party of Austria.
• Sebastian Kurz, Austria's Chancellor, announces the end of his government and calls on a snap election.
• 2019 FA Cup Final 2018-19 Manchester City F.C. season: Manchester City F.C. England's 2018-19 FA Cup victory over Watford F.C. The final was won by 6-0, the first time an English club has won all three domestic championships in one season.
• Manchester City F.C. Watford F.C. was defeated to win England's 2018-19 FA Cup. The final was won by 6-0, the first time an English club has won all three domestic championships in one season.

Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

• Pope John Paul II

  Pope John Paul II was the head of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

• Nicholas II of Russia

  Nicholas II of Russia was the last Emperor of Russia, who ruled from 1894 until his abdication in 1917.

• Chow Yun-Fat

  Chow Yun-Fat is a Hong Kong actor known for his roles in action films such as 'A Better Tomorrow' and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'.

• Taeyang (singer)

  Taeyang is a South Korean singer known for being a member of the popular K-pop group Big Bang and for his successful solo career.

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You are 4 years 6 months old,

or 54 months and 17 days old,

or 237 weeks and 3 days old,

or 1662 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 2019?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 18, 2019.

Famous people who died on May 18, 2019:

• Analía Gadé

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

• Elizabeth Montgomery

  American actress who made her mark on TV, particularly in "Bewitched," which aired from July 1964 to 1972.

• Jill Ireland

  British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

• William Saroyan

  American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

• Elvin Jones

  American drummer and bandleader (d.2004).

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18, 2019 is Taurus.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Lunar phase

The lunar phase on May 18, 2019 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:00 pm and setting at 06:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 2019.

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