What happened on Wednesday November 20, 2019?

Here's what happened on November 20, 2019:

• Sondland Testifies in Trump Impeachment Inquiry The House impeachment inquiry continued with a pivotal public hearing featuring testimony from Gordon Sondland, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union. Sondland was questioned about apparent inconsistencies in his previous closed-door testimony, focusing on the administration's interactions with Ukraine and potential political motivations behind diplomatic actions.
• Sondland Testifies in Trump Impeachment Inquiry The House impeachment inquiry continued with a pivotal public hearing featuring testimony from Gordon Sondland, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union. Sondland was questioned about apparent inconsistencies in his previous closed-door testimony, focusing on the administration's interactions with Ukraine and potential political motivations behind diplomatic actions.
• Amnesty Reports Massive Death Toll in Iranian Fuel Protests Amnesty International reported that at least 106 protesters were potentially killed during widespread demonstrations in Iran. The protests erupted in response to the government's sudden decision to increase fuel prices, with authorities responding to the unrest with what was described as excessive and lethal force. The incident highlighted significant tensions between the Iranian government and its citizens.
• Amnesty Reports Massive Death Toll in Iranian Fuel Protests Amnesty International reported that at least 106 protesters were potentially killed during widespread demonstrations in Iran. The protests erupted in response to the government's sudden decision to increase fuel prices, with authorities responding to the unrest with what was described as excessive and lethal force. The incident highlighted significant tensions between the Iranian government and its citizens.
• Jail Guards Charged in Epstein Negligence Case Two correctional officers were criminally charged for their failure to conduct required checks on Jeffrey Epstein during his detention. Epstein, who was awaiting trial on serious sex trafficking charges, died in his cell under suspicious circumstances. The charges underscore significant lapses in prison monitoring protocols and raise questions about institutional accountability.
• Jail Guards Charged in Epstein Negligence Case Two correctional officers were criminally charged for their failure to conduct required checks on Jeffrey Epstein during his detention. Epstein, who was awaiting trial on serious sex trafficking charges, died in his cell under suspicious circumstances. The charges underscore significant lapses in prison monitoring protocols and raise questions about institutional accountability.
• Swedish Prosecutors Drop Rape Investigation Against Julian Assange Swedish prosecutors officially terminated their long-standing rape investigation involving WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, citing insufficient evidence to proceed with the case. This development marks a significant turn in the complex legal saga surrounding Assange, who had been living in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and later faced extradition proceedings.
• Swedish Prosecutors Drop Rape Investigation Against Julian Assange Swedish prosecutors officially terminated their long-standing rape investigation involving WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, citing insufficient evidence to proceed with the case. This development marks a significant turn in the complex legal saga surrounding Assange, who had been living in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and later faced extradition proceedings.
• US House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term appropriations bill designed to prevent a potential government shutdown. The stopgap measure, which passed with a vote of 231-192, aims to extend federal funding through December 20, 2019. This temporary solution requires Senate approval and presidential signature to prevent the closure of government offices. The bill highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent government funding and the recurring need for last-minute legislative interventions.
• US House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term appropriations bill designed to prevent a potential government shutdown. The stopgap measure, which passed with a vote of 231-192, aims to extend federal funding through December 20, 2019. This temporary solution requires Senate approval and presidential signature to prevent the closure of government offices. The bill highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent government funding and the recurring need for last-minute legislative interventions.

Events in 2019

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

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November 20, 2019 was a Wednesday and it was the 324th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 2019 can also be written as 11/20/2019 in the US and as 20/11/2019 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on November 20, 2019:

• Wataru Misaka

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• Jake Burton Carpenter
• Fred Cox
• Almaas Elman

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 20, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 20, 2019 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:28 pm and setting at 02:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 12, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 2019.

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 2019

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Someone born on November 20, 2019 is:

5 years 5 months old,

or 65 months and 3 days old,

or 283 weeks

or 1981 days old,

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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

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

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