What happened on Monday May 20, 2019?

Here's what happened on May 20, 2019:

• Ukrainian Presidential Transition Volodymyr Zelensky, a former comedian and TV actor, was sworn in as Ukraine's 6th President. He immediately dissolved parliament and called for a snap election, with Prime Minister Volodymyr Grysman announcing his resignation in protest.
• Google-Huawei Tech Conflict Google ceased supporting Huawei's Android system, escalating the ongoing technological and trade tensions between the United States and China.
• International System of Units Redefined The International System of Units (SI) underwent a significant scientific milestone by redefining its base units, rendering the international prototype of the kilogram obsolete. This change represents a major advancement in measurement standards, utilizing fundamental physical constants for more precise scientific measurements.
• Native American Hunting Rights Supreme Court Case In Herrera v. Wyoming, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Native American elk hunting scout, affirming that the 1868 Crow Nation treaty remains valid even after Wyoming's statehood, granting tribe members hunting rights on unoccupied lands.
• Iran-US Diplomatic Tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded sharply to President Trump's threatening remarks, calling them 'genocidal taunts' and asserting that such statements would not deter Iran. He also criticized Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir's comments.
• Austrian Political Crisis The entire cabinet of Austria's far-right Freedom Party resigned following a compromising video involving Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, which forced his own resignation.
• Venezuelan Political Standoff Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro proposed early elections for the National Assembly, which was immediately rejected by Opposition Leader Juan Guaido, continuing the ongoing political crisis.
• Julian Assange Arrest Warrant A Swedish prosecutor filed an arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange related to a rape allegation. Assange was simultaneously serving a 50-week sentence in the United Kingdom for failing to post bail.
• Russian Military Aircraft Near Alaska Four Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bombers and two Su-35 jets were intercepted by U.S. F-22 stealth aircraft near Alaska. The North American Aerospace Defense Command confirmed that the Russian aircraft did not enter U.S. or Canadian airspace.
• Whole Foods Eliminates Plastic Straws Whole Foods Market announced a significant environmental initiative to remove disposable plastic straws from all its stores across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, effective July 2019.
• Prison Riot in Tajikistan A tragic incident occurred when Islamic State members initiated a prison riot in Vahdat, Tajikistan, resulting in thirty-two fatalities after setting a fire in the jail facility.
• Dressbarn Retail Closure Ascena Retail Group announced the complete shutdown of all 650 Dressbarn retail locations by the end of the year, marking a significant change in the retail landscape.
• Bangladesh Fishing Conservation Bangladesh implemented a 65-day ban on coastal fishing to help conserve and protect fish stocks, demonstrating a proactive approach to marine resource management.
• Fatal Floatplane Crash in Alaska A tragic aviation accident occurred in Metlakatla Harbor near Ketchikan, Alaska, where a floatplane crash resulted in the deaths of both the pilot and passenger.

Events in 2019

May 20, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 20, 2019

May 20, 2019 was a Monday and it was the 140th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2019 can also be written as 5/20/2019 in the US and as 20/5/2019 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 2019 in May 2019 calendar

Famous people died on May 20, 2019:

• Niki Lauda

  Legendary Austrian Formula One driver who survived a near-fatal crash and returned to racing, winning three world championships.

• Giuseppe Panella
• Staffan Stockenberg

Famous people who died in 2019

Famous people who died on May 20th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 2019 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 07:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 18, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 2019.

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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 2019

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Someone born on May 20, 2019 is:

5 years 11 months old,

or 71 months and 24 days old,

or 312 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2186 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 2019?

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 20, 2019.

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