Tuesday April 23, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/23/2019, UK date format: 23/4/2019

April 23rd, 2019 was the 113th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Tuesday.

State of the Union, directed by Frank Capra, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019

On TV people were watching The Code.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at April 23 across the years or at April 2019 calendar.

April 23, 2019 Events

What happened on April 23, 2019?

Historical Events

2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka: ISIL claims responsibility. The bombings took place in Sri Lanka on Sunday, Easter Sunday. (New York Times). Investigators from Sri Lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on New Zealand mosques in February.
The bombings that occurred in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday are being claimed by ISIL.
Investigators from Sri Lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on New Zealand mosques in February.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), certifies Alphabet Inc.'s delivery drone service Wing as an airline to be operated in the United States. Wing is the first delivery drone business to be certified as an FAA air carrier.
At 13:37 Philippine Standard Time, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits the Philippines' islands of Visayas.
According to PHIVOLCS the epicenter of the earthquake lies 9 km (5.6 mi) northwest San Julian, Eastern Samar. PHIVOLCS initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 6.2. Later, it was upgraded to 6.5.
The earthquake occurred less than 24 hours following the Luzon earthquake of 6.1 magnitude.
Three miners are killed and 51 others are missing in a mudslide that occurred at a jade mine located in Hpakant, Kachin State of northern Myanmar.
Relations between North Korea and Russia: The Korean Central News Agency has confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will soon visit Russia to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Korean Central News Agency confirms that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will soon visit Russia to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Relations Canada-Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte, Philippine President insists that Canada remove tons mislabeled and misdirected trash from Manila which arrived in 2013/2014. Duterte threatens to take vengeance, even declaring war, if trash isn't removed.
Rodrigo Duterte, Philippine President insists that Canada remove tons mislabeled and misdirected trash from Manila. This includes items that were brought in 2013 and 2014. Duterte threatens to take vengeance, even declaring war, if trash isn't removed.
Murder of Karinavetrano: A US judge sentences Chanel Lewis to life imprisonment without parole for 2016 murder of Karinavetrano, while she was running in Queens. Due to what they claimed to have been police misconduct and juror misconduct, the judge denied the defense's request for a retrial.
The United States sentenced Chanel Lewis to life imprisonment without parole for 2016 murder of Karina Vettero, while she was running in Queens. Due to what they claimed to have been police misconduct and juror misconduct, the judge denied the defense's request for a retrial.
In Sunnyvale (California), eight pedestrians are hurt when a car deliberately drives into them. After crashing into a tree, the driver was arrested. The FBI is also involved in the investigation.
NASA announces the first detection of a possible Marsquake by its InSight Mars lander.
NASA announces the detection of a possible Marsquake by InSight Mars Lander.
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April 23, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other April 23rd famous birthdays

Gigi Hadid
Model.
John Cena
WWE signed Cena, an American professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
Silvana Mangano
Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "Bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in Italy.
Michael Moore
Moore, an American filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "Roger and Me", his first documentary about...

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If April 23, 2019 is your birthday you are 4 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on April 23.

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April 23, 2019 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 23, 2019?

Juan de Luxemburgo

Other April 23rd famous deaths

Cesar Chavez
American labor activist (Born 1927).
Paulette Goddard
Actress (Hazard) dies in Switzerland at the age of 78.
Satyajit Ray
Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
Howard Cosell
American sports commentator and broadcaster.

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April 23, 2019 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

Who should a Taurus marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Pig

Element: Earth

Pig personality

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Can the numbers in April 23, 2019 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 23, 2019 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 23, 2019?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

April 23rd marks the 112th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2019.

There are 252 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2019 calendar

April	2019
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30

April 23, 2019 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 23, 2019?

Holidays

UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
Independence Day for the Conch Republic
National Beer Day in Germany
Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia