What happened on Friday November 29, 2019?

Here's what happened on November 29, 2019:

• Hong Kong Protesters Thank U.S. for Human Rights Legislation Thousands of Hong Kong demonstrators rallied to express gratitude for two U.S. laws supporting human rights in the city. President Trump signed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which mandates annual reviews of the city's autonomous status. While protesters celebrated, Chinese officials strongly condemned the legislation as 'gangster violence' and foreign interference. The act requires an annual assessment to justify Hong Kong's special trade status.
• Hong Kong Protesters Thank U.S. for Human Rights Legislation Thousands of Hong Kong demonstrators rallied to express gratitude for two U.S. laws supporting human rights in the city. President Trump signed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which mandates annual reviews of the city's autonomous status. While protesters celebrated, Chinese officials strongly condemned the legislation as 'gangster violence' and foreign interference. The act requires an annual assessment to justify Hong Kong's special trade status.
• Trump's Surprise Thanksgiving Visit to Afghanistan and Peace Talk Announcement President Trump made an unexpected Thanksgiving visit to Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, marking his first visit to the country. During the trip, he announced the reopening of peace negotiations with the Taliban, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire. Trump had previously suspended talks in September but expressed optimism about reaching a truce in America's longest-running war. He also personally served turkey to approximately 12,000 U.S. troops stationed in the region, receiving enthusiastic cheers from the soldiers.
• Trump's Surprise Thanksgiving Visit to Afghanistan and Peace Talk Announcement President Trump made an unexpected Thanksgiving visit to Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, marking his first visit to the country. During the trip, he announced the reopening of peace negotiations with the Taliban, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire. Trump had previously suspended talks in September but expressed optimism about reaching a truce in America's longest-running war. He also personally served turkey to approximately 12,000 U.S. troops stationed in the region, receiving enthusiastic cheers from the soldiers.
• Hong Kong Police End Siege at Polytechnic University Hong Kong police concluded a two-week siege at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, restoring administrative control to school officials. During the operation, approximately 400 officers conducted a comprehensive campus sweep, discovering an extensive cache of protest materials including 4,000 firebombs, 921 gas canisters, and 588 containers of hazardous chemicals. Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters were arrested during this intense confrontation, which followed the tragic death of a student who fell from a parking structure during a previous police operation.
• Hong Kong Police End Siege at Polytechnic University Hong Kong police concluded a two-week siege at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, restoring administrative control to school officials. During the operation, approximately 400 officers conducted a comprehensive campus sweep, discovering an extensive cache of protest materials including 4,000 firebombs, 921 gas canisters, and 588 containers of hazardous chemicals. Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters were arrested during this intense confrontation, which followed the tragic death of a student who fell from a parking structure during a previous police operation.
• North Korea Conducts Missile Test Near Sea Border North Korea launched two short-range projectiles into waters off its eastern coast, escalating regional tensions. The missile test, the 13th public weapons test by North Korea in 2019, occurred three days after artillery drills near a disputed maritime boundary. South Korean military officials strongly condemned the launches, urging immediate de-escalation. The test was seen as part of North Korea's strategy to pressure the United States into resuming stalled nuclear negotiations and potentially offering sanctions relief.
• North Korea Conducts Missile Test Near Sea Border North Korea launched two short-range projectiles into waters off its eastern coast, escalating regional tensions. The missile test, the 13th public weapons test by North Korea in 2019, occurred three days after artillery drills near a disputed maritime boundary. South Korean military officials strongly condemned the launches, urging immediate de-escalation. The test was seen as part of North Korea's strategy to pressure the United States into resuming stalled nuclear negotiations and potentially offering sanctions relief.
• European Parliament Declares Climate Emergency The European Parliament formally declared a 'climate emergency', signaling an urgent call for comprehensive action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change impacts. This declaration represents a significant political statement highlighting the growing global concern about environmental challenges.
• European Parliament Declares Climate Emergency The European Parliament formally declared a 'climate emergency', signaling an urgent call for comprehensive action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change impacts. This declaration represents a significant political statement highlighting the growing global concern about environmental challenges.
• Boris Johnson Requests Trump's Neutrality in British Elections British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged President Trump to refrain from commenting on the upcoming UK election during the NATO summit in London. Johnson emphasized the importance of allies maintaining diplomatic distance during electoral periods. This request came after Trump's previous controversial comments about potential electoral alliances and criticisms of opposition leaders.
• Boris Johnson Requests Trump's Neutrality in British Elections British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged President Trump to refrain from commenting on the upcoming UK election during the NATO summit in London. Johnson emphasized the importance of allies maintaining diplomatic distance during electoral periods. This request came after Trump's previous controversial comments about potential electoral alliances and criticisms of opposition leaders.
• Black Friday Retail Evolution Black Friday continued its transformation, maintaining its traditional role as the kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Retailers offered extensive discounts and promotions across both online and in-store platforms, adapting to changing consumer shopping behaviors.
• Black Friday Retail Evolution Black Friday continued its transformation, maintaining its traditional role as the kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Retailers offered extensive discounts and promotions across both online and in-store platforms, adapting to changing consumer shopping behaviors.
• Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Thanksgiving Travel Powerful winter storms significantly impacted Thanksgiving travel across the United States. A 'bomb cyclone' brought extreme weather conditions, including up to four feet of snow in mountainous Pacific Northwest regions. In Southern California, Interstate 5 was temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall, causing travel complications and stranding numerous vehicles.
• Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Thanksgiving Travel Powerful winter storms significantly impacted Thanksgiving travel across the United States. A 'bomb cyclone' brought extreme weather conditions, including up to four feet of snow in mountainous Pacific Northwest regions. In Southern California, Interstate 5 was temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall, causing travel complications and stranding numerous vehicles.

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November 29, 2019 was a Friday and it was the 333rd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 29, 2019 can also be written as 11/29/2019 in the US and as 29/11/2019 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on November 29, 2019:

• Yasuhiro Nakasone

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 45th Prime Minister of Japan from 1982 to 1987, known for his strong conservative policies...

• Guido Zavanone

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 29th is Sagittarius.

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 29, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 29, 2019 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 29, 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 29, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:52 am and setting at 08:18 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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Someone born on November 29, 2019 is:

5 years 4 months old,

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There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 29th 2025.

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