What happened on Sunday December 29, 2019?

Here's what happened on December 29, 2019:

• J.K. Rowling Sparks Controversy with Maya Forstater Support In late December 2019, renowned Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling became embroiled in a significant public controversy after publicly supporting Maya Forstater, a researcher who was dismissed from her position due to her statements about transgender identity. Forstater had expressed views that were considered transphobic by many, arguing that biological sex is immutable. Rowling's support of Forstater triggered widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ activists, fans, and social justice advocates, who accused her of promoting harmful rhetoric against transgender individuals. This incident marked a pivotal moment in Rowling's public persona, transforming her from a beloved children's author to a polarizing figure in discussions about gender identity and transgender rights.
• J.K. Rowling Sparks Controversy with Maya Forstater Support In late December 2019, renowned Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling became embroiled in a significant public controversy after publicly supporting Maya Forstater, a researcher who was dismissed from her position due to her statements about transgender identity. Forstater had expressed views that were considered transphobic by many, arguing that biological sex is immutable. Rowling's support of Forstater triggered widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ activists, fans, and social justice advocates, who accused her of promoting harmful rhetoric against transgender individuals. This incident marked a pivotal moment in Rowling's public persona, transforming her from a beloved children's author to a polarizing figure in discussions about gender identity and transgender rights.

Events in 2019

December 29, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 29, 2019

December 29, 2019 was a Sunday and it was the 363rd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 2019 can also be written as 12/29/2019 in the US and as 29/12/2019 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 2019 in December 2019 calendar

Famous people died on December 29, 2019:

• Neil Innes

  English writer, comedian and musician (b. 1944).

• Alasdair Gray
• Sidney Littlefield Kasfir

Famous people who died in 2019

Famous people who died on December 29th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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

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December 29, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 29, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:56 am and setting at 09:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 2020.

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Your place in the Universe on December 29, 2019

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Someone born on December 29, 2019 is:

5 years 4 months old,

or 64 months and 10 days old,

or 279 weeks and 5 days old,

or 1958 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 2019?

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 29, 2019.

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