What happened on Saturday May 19, 2018?

Here's what happened on May 19, 2018:

• Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle The historic wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, marking a significant moment in British royal history. The ceremony was a global media event, attracting an estimated 1.9 billion viewers worldwide. The couple was officially titled the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, symbolizing a modern and inclusive approach to the British monarchy.
• China-United States Trade Negotiations In a significant diplomatic development, China and the United States reached a preliminary trade agreement, agreeing to suspend additional tariffs and potentially de-escalate their ongoing trade dispute. This negotiation represented a critical moment in international economic relations.
• Saudi Arabia Arrests Women's Rights Activists Saudi Arabian state security arrested seven women's rights activists, accusing them of working with foreign entities. Pro-government media labeled them as "traitors of the fatherland". This controversial action occurred just months before the historic lifting of the women's driving ban, highlighting the complex state of human rights in the kingdom.
• China Intensifies Religious Regulation The Islamic Association of China, a government-affiliated body, mandated that all mosques raise the national flag. This directive was part of newly revised Regulations on Religious Affairs, which increased state supervision and imposed stricter punishments for unsanctioned religious activities, signaling a tightening of religious freedoms.
• Iraqi Parliamentary Elections Results The Iraqi electoral commission announced the results of the May 12 parliamentary elections. Muqtada al-Sadr's list emerged as the winner, with Hadi al-Amiri's and Haider al-Abadi's groups securing the second-highest number of seats, reflecting the complex political landscape of post-conflict Iraq.
• Eintracht Frankfurt Wins DFB-Pokal In a stunning upset, Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 at Olympiastadion, winning the 75th DFB-Pokal (German Cup). This victory was a significant moment in German football, challenging the traditional dominance of Bayern Munich.
• Chelsea Wins FA Cup Final Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Manchester United in the 137th FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, adding another prestigious trophy to their season.
• Justify Wins Preakness Stakes In the second leg of the Triple Crown, Justify won the Preakness Stakes with a time of 1:55.93, continuing the horse's remarkable racing journey.

Events in 2018

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

Newspapers from May. 19, 2018

May 19, 2018 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 2018 can also be written as 5/19/2018 in the US and as 19/5/2018 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 2018 in May 2018 calendar

Famous people died on May 19, 2018:

• Zhengzhang Shangfang

  Chinese linguist (b. 1933).

• Robert Indiana
• Reggie Lucas

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on May 19th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:38 am and setting at 12:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 2018 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 2018

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Someone born on May 19, 2018 is:

6 years 11 months old,

or 83 months and 25 days old,

or 364 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2552 days old,

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

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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

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

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