What happened on Saturday June 22, 2019?

Here's what happened on June 22, 2019:

• Iran-Saudi Arabia Tensions over Strait of Hormuz Escalating tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia reached a critical point when Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adel Al-Jubeir, warned of a 'very strong reaction' if Iran attempted to close the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. This statement underscored the volatile geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and potential risks to global oil transportation.
• 2019 Amhara Region Coup Attempt A significant political crisis unfolded in Ethiopia's Amhara region when a coordinated coup attempt resulted in multiple high-profile assassinations. The attack targeted key regional and national leadership, including the regional president Ambachew Mekonnen and General Se'are Mekonnen, the Chief of Staff for the Ethiopian National Defense Forces. The incident highlighted deep political tensions and instability within Ethiopia's governmental structures.
• United States Sanctions Against Iran The United States announced 'major' sanctions targeting Iran's nuclear program, aiming to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons. These sanctions represented a significant escalation in diplomatic and economic pressure, reflecting ongoing international concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities and potential global security risks.
• Sihanoukville Building Collapse A catastrophic seven-story building collapse occurred in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, resulting in a significant loss of life. At least 28 people were killed and 25 more were injured, primarily construction workers who were sleeping inside the structure at the time of the collapse. The incident raised serious concerns about construction safety standards in the region.
• Mauritanian Presidential Elections Mauritania conducted a landmark presidential election marking the country's first democratic transfer of power. Voters went to the polls to select a new president, with incumbent President Mohammed Ould Abdel Aziz preparing to step down after completing two terms, signaling a potential democratic milestone for the nation.
• Raikoke Volcano Eruption The Russian volcano Raikoke erupted spectacularly from a 700m-wide crater, creating a visually stunning event visible from the International Space Station. The eruption was so significant that it caused purple sunsets across the Northern Hemisphere throughout the summer, offering a remarkable natural phenomenon.
• British Foreign Office Minister Suspended Mark Field, a British Foreign Office Minister, was suspended after physically assaulting a Greenpeace activist during a diplomatic event. The incident raised significant questions about professional conduct and appropriate behavior among government officials.

Events in 2019

June 22, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 2019

June 22, 2019 was a Saturday and it was the 173rd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 2019 can also be written as 6/22/2019 in the US and as 22/6/2019 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 2019 in June 2019 calendar

Famous people died on June 22, 2019:

• Judith Krantz
• Miguel Ángel Falasca
• Ambachew Mekonnen
• Arild Berg
• Thalles

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 2019 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 11:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 17, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jul 16, 2019.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 2019

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Someone born on June 22, 2019 is:

5 years 6 months old,

or 66 months and 24 days old,

or 290 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2034 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 2019?

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 22, 2019.

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