What happened on Monday, January 21, 2019?

Here's what happened on January 21, 2019:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in the United States The United States observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader's birthday. Various events and ceremonies took place nationwide to commemorate his legacy. source: weather.gov
• 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Developments Democratic Senator Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for the 2020 presidential election. Simultaneously, Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO, was considering an independent presidential run.
• Taliban Attack on Security Compound in Afghanistan A devastating terrorist attack by the Taliban on a National Directorate of Security building in Maidan Wardak Province resulted in the deaths of 126 security personnel, highlighting ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
• Emiliano Sala Aircraft Disappearance A Piper Malibu light plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala went missing off the coast of Alderney in the Channel Islands while traveling from Nantes to Cardiff. Extensive search and rescue operations were immediately launched.
• Venezuela National Guard Mutiny Suppressed The Venezuelan government successfully quelled a potential mutiny within the National Guard. The military characterized the attempted uprising as a treasonous act motivated by 'obscure interests tied to the far right'.
• Super Blood Wolf Moon Lunar Eclipse A total lunar eclipse occurred, popularly known as a Super Blood Wolf Moon due to its timing and orbital perigee. A notable meteor impact was also observed during this astronomical event.
• Dissident Irish Republican Incidents in Derry Two separate vehicle hijacking incidents occurred in Derry, with a truck and a Royal Mail van being taken over and abandoned. Local authorities attributed these actions to the New IRA, indicating ongoing tensions in Northern Ireland.

Events in 2019

January 21, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 2019

January 21, 2019 was a Monday and it was the 21st day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 2019 can also be written as 1/21/2019 in the US and as 21/1/2019 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 2019 in January 2019 calendar

Famous people died on January 21, 2019:

• Kaye Ballard

  Kaye Ballard was an American actress, comedian, and singer, best known for her work on stage, film, and television. Renowned for her comedic timing and dynamic stage presence, Ballard made significant contributions to the entertainment industry over her decades-long career. [bio]

• Emiliano Sala

  Emiliano Sala was a promising Argentine professional footballer who tragically died in a plane crash while transferring to Cardiff City,...

• Russell Baker

  Russell Baker was a renowned American journalist and humorist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1979.

• Harris Wofford

  Harris Wofford was an American politician, civil rights activist, and author who played a significant role in advancing social justice and...

• Leo Paquette
• Marcel Azzola

Famous people who died in 2019

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 2019 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 2019 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 January 21, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 08:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Feb 19, 2019.

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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 2019

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Someone born on January 21, 2019 is:

7 years 6 months old,

or 90 months and 19 days old,

or 393 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2757 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 2019?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 21st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 21, 2019.

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