November 19: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: A tragic mass shooting occurred at Club Q, a prominent LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where a gunman killed five people and wounded 17 others. The incident was a devastating act of violence targeting the LGBTQ+ community, sparking national discussions about hate crimes and gun violence.
• 2020: The United States reached a devastating milestone on November 19, 2020, as the COVID-19 death toll surpassed 250,000. Hospitalizations were setting new records daily, approaching 77,000, while newly confirmed infections increased by over 80% in two weeks, averaging around 160,000 per day. The pandemic was spreading rapidly across all states, prompting governors and mayors to implement mask mandates and restrict public gatherings just before the Thanksgiving holiday.
• 2019: The Taliban released two foreign academics, American professor Kevin King and Australian professor Timothy Weeks, who had been held captive since their kidnapping outside the American University of Afghanistan in 2016. The exchange involved the release of three high-ranking Taliban militants in return for the hostages, marking a significant diplomatic negotiation.
• 2010: NATO members convened in Lisbon, Portugal, to discuss critical international issues including the ongoing War in Afghanistan and diplomatic relations with Russia. A key outcome was the agreement to expand Europe's missile defense system, signaling a strategic shift in regional security approaches.
• 2007: Dick Wilson, an American actor who was born in 1916, passed away on this date.
• 2003: Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott grants full planning permission to the London Bridge Tower, which is set to become the tallest building in Western Europe, marking a significant moment in London's architectural development.
• 2001: On November 19, 2001, President George W. Bush signed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), a landmark legislation that fundamentally transformed airport and transportation security in the United States. The act established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety of air travel in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This legislation created comprehensive security protocols, mandated enhanced screening procedures, and centralized airport security under federal oversight, marking a significant shift in national transportation safety strategies.
• 1996: "God Said, Ha!" opens at the Lyceum Theater in New York City, a comedic one-woman show by Saturday Night Live alumna Julia Sweeney, running for 22 performances.
• 1993: A violent uprising by Muslim fundamentalist groups in Algeria resulted in 27 fatalities, highlighting the ongoing political and religious tensions in the country during the early 1990s. This event was part of the broader Algerian Civil War, characterized by conflict between the government and Islamic militant groups seeking to establish an Islamic state.
• 1979: Legendary rock and roll musician Chuck Berry is released from prison after serving time for income tax evasion, concluding a legal challenge that temporarily interrupted his influential music career.

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November 19th marks the 323rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 324th in case of leap years).

There are 42 days remaining until the end of the year.

November 19th is the 19th day of the month of November.

What day of the week is November 19?

On November 19th, 2025 the day of the week is Wednesday.

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The zodiac sign associated with November 19th is Scorpio according to the Western Zodiac.

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