What happened on Thursday April 19, 2018?

Here's what happened on April 19, 2018:

• Nuclear Risk in Donbass Ukrainian ecology minister Ostap Semerak warned of a potential nuclear catastrophe if pro-Russian separatists proceed with plans to flood a mine where small nuclear weapons were tested in the 1970s. Semerak appealed for international intervention to prevent a possible environmental and security disaster.
• Cuba's Leadership Transition Miguel Diaz-Canel was elected President of Cuba, marking the first time in 60 years that a Castro family member is not leading the country. This significant political transition represents a potential shift in Cuban governance and international relations.
• 2020 US Presidential Election Dynamics Republican Senators Ron Johnson and Bob Corker announced they would not endorse Donald Trump for the 2020 election, while Senator Lindsey Graham confirmed his support. This internal party division highlights the complex political landscape leading up to the presidential race.
• Israel's 70th Anniversary Israel celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut, marking 70 years since its founding as a Jewish state. This milestone commemorates the nation's establishment and reflects on its historical and geopolitical journey.
• Southwest Airlines Safety Investigation The US National Transportation Safety Board determined that metal fatigue caused a fatal fan blade malfunction on Southwest Airlines Flight 1380. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration mandated ultrasonic inspections for approximately 8,000 CFM56-7B engine fan blades worldwide.
• Swaziland Rebrands as eSwatini King Mswati III officially renamed Swaziland to the Kingdom of eSwatini, commemorating the country's 50th anniversary of independence. This symbolic change reflects the nation's desire to assert its cultural identity and historical sovereignty.

Events in 2018

April 19, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 19, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 19, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.32
• Apple AAPL: opens at $174.95
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $96.44
• General Electric GE: opens at $13.67
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $149.19

Exchange Rates on April 19, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8099 EUR
• 1 USD = 107.423 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7101 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.294 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2664 CAD

April 19, 2018 was a Thursday and it was the 109th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 2018 can also be written as 4/19/2018 in the US and as 19/4/2018 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 2018 in April 2018 calendar

Famous people died on April 19, 2018:

• Vladimir Afanas'evič Ljachov
• Marco Garofalo

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on April 19th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 19, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 2018 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 2018 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 April 19, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:55 am and setting at 11:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 31, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 2018

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Someone born on April 19, 2018 is:

7 years and 16 days old,

or 84 months and 16 days old,

or 367 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2573 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 2018?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 19, 2018.

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