Your place in the Universe on 2019
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2019 (MMXIX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2019th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 2019 a year special to you? Discover what 2019 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 2019, 2019 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 2019, how old is someone born in 2019 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 2019.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 2019 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 2019 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 2019
- Who was the U.S. President in 2019?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2019?
- Who was the Pope in 2019?
- 2019: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the most popular movie in 2019?
- What was the best selling book in 2019?
- How old is someone born in 2019?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 2019?
What was 2019 known for ?
- 2019 was a year characterized by several events. The year was the end of a decade of exceptional global heat. It was the year when the concentrations of carbon dioxide hit the highest mark, thus locking in climate change.
- Some of the deadliest meteorological disasters that year were abnormal flood levels, hurricanes, earthquakes and heatwave. China experienced typhoon Lekima that killed 72 people, and Japan had Typhoon Hagibis that killed 86 people. More than 900 lives were lost in Africa when tropical cyclone Idai hit Mozambique, killing 602 people, and 299 in Zimbabwe. In India, the heatwave killed 90 individuals when the temperatures went above120 degrees Fahrenheit. Further, more than 160 died in Japan when temperatures topped 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In the entertainment world, filmmaking heavyweights Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, and Greta Gerwig released several movies. They include The Irishman, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Little Women. The year had new music releases like Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend, Quest Signs by Jessica Pratt, and Goes West by William Tyle.
- In the aviation world, the number of fatalities dropped to 257 from 534 in 2018. There were six fatal incidents. The worst was the Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 that crashed near Bishofu, Ethiopia, killing the 157 passengers on board in March 10, 2019. The Sukhoi Superjet 100-95B caught fire upon landing in May 5, 2019, thus killing 78 people on board. Scores of notable persons across the world passed away in 2019. They include Bob Einstein, Carol Channing, Kristoff St. John, Frank Robinson, Luke Perry, Don Imus, and Eddie money among others.
- Record-breaking events characterized the political scene. President Donald Trump made history by stepping in North Korea to attend nuclear negotiations, but the talks stalled. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed a boy in the middle of the year. The House of Common voted out the Brexit deal three times, forcing Theresa May to resign, and voting in Boris Johnson as the prime Minister. Parliament voted overwhelmingly for Brexit on December 20; thus, Britain will be leaving the EU by January 31, 2020. The year ended with the impeachment of President Donald Trump by the U.S. House.
- The world population in 2019 was 7,713,468,100 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 56.0% of the total population, which is roughly 4.3 billion individuals.The annual population change in 2019 was an increase of +82.4 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.08% over the previous year.The average population density in 2019 was 32 persons per square mile (or 52 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 2019
Who was the U.S. President in 2019?
In 2019, Donald John Trump (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 21, 2017 to January 20, 2021. His presidency focused on tax cuts and renegotiating trade deals, while he became the first president to be impeached twice.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2019?
In 2019, Theresa May (Conservative) was the UK Prime Minister until July 24, 2019; on July 24, 2019 Boris Johnson (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 2019?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 2019 was Pope Francis who had held the papacy since 2013. During his pontificate, he has focused on issues of social justice, care for the environment, and reforming the Vatican bureaucracy while promoting a more pastoral Church.
2019: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Greta Thunberg
In 2019, Greta Thunberg was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Environmental activist and founder of the school strike for the climate campaign.
What was the most popular movie in 2019?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Aladdin by Guy Ritchie
What was the best selling book in 2019?
How old is someone born in 2019?
Someone born in 2019 is 6 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 2019?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 2019 was the Year of the Pig.
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