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19 May 2021
Holidays, observances, history and sky information for this date.
Holidays
No listed India public holiday for this date.
Observances
No UN observance in the current list for this date.
Selected anniversaries
Anniversary
2024 - In Iran, a helicopter crash killed eight people, including President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.2024 helicopter accident in Iran
Anniversary
2018 - The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (both pictured) took place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, England.2018 British royal wedding
Anniversary
2015 - A corroded pipeline near Refugio State Beach, California, spilled 142,800 gallons (3,400 barrels) of crude oil onto the Gaviota Coast.State beach in Santa Barbara County, California
Anniversary
2010 - In Bangkok, the Thai military concluded a week-long crackdown on widespread protests by forcing the surrender of opposition leaders.Unified military forces of Thailand
Anniversary
1997 - The Sierra Gorda Biosphere, which encompasses the most ecologically diverse region in Mexico, was established as a result of grassroots efforts.Ecoregion in Mexico
Historical events
History
2024 - A helicopter crash in Iran leaves 8 people dead, including the country's president Ebrahim Raisi & foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.2024 helicopter accident in Iran
History
2018 - The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is held at St George's Chapel, Windsor, with an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion.2018 British royal wedding
History
2016 - EgyptAir Flight 804 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea while traveling from Paris to Cairo, killing all on board.2016 aviation accident in the Mediterranean Sea
History
2015 - The Refugio oil spill deposited 142,800 U.S. gallons (3,400 barrels) of crude oil onto an area in California considered one of the most biologically diverse coastlines of the west coast.2015 pipeline leak on the coast of California
History
2012 - Three gas cylinder bombs explode in front of a vocational school in the Italian city of Brindisi, killing one person and injuring five others.2012 bombing of Morvillo Falcone High School in Brindisi, Apulia, Italy
History
2012 - A car bomb explodes near a military complex in the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, killing nine people.2012 car bombing in Deir ez-Zor, Syria during the Syrian Civil War
History
2010 - The Royal Thai Armed Forces concludes its crackdown on protests by forcing the surrender of United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship leaders.Unified military forces of Thailand
History
2007 - President of Romania Traian Băsescu survives an impeachment referendum and returns to office from suspension.Head of state
History
2007 - A mass shooting starts in Moscow, Idaho, which would leave 3 non-shooters dead and 3 more injured, before the shooter committed suicide the next day.Mass shooting in Idaho, US
History
2000 - Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-101 to resupply the International Space Station.Space Shuttle orbiter (1985–2011)
Notable births
Born
2003 - Jojo Siwa, American dancer, singer, actress, and YouTube personalityAmerican singer and dancer (born 2003)
Born
1996 - Michael Carcone, Canadian ice hockey playerCanadian ice hockey player (born 1996)
Born
1995 - Taane Milne, New Zealand rugby league playerFiji international rugby league footballer
Notable deaths
Died
2024 - Christian Malanga, Congolese politician, businessman and military officer (born 1983)Congolese politician and military officer (1983–2024)
Died
2024 - Victims in the 2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash:Iranian politician (1964–2024)
Died
2024 - Victims in the 2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash:President of Iran from 2021 to 2024
Died
2021 - Paul Mooney, American comedian (born 1941)American writer and entertainer (1941–2021)
Died
2018 - Zhengzhang Shangfang, Chinese linguist (born 1933)Chinese linguist (1933–2018)
Died
2017 - Nawshirwan Mustafa, General coordinator of the Movement for Change (Gorran) (born 1944)Iraqi Kurdish politician
Died
2017 - Stanislav Petrov, Lt. Colonel in Soviet Air Defence Forces (born 1939)Soviet Air Defence Forces officer (1939–2017)
Sky
Moon phase
First Quarter
53.0% illuminated
Lunar age: 7.7 days
Sun zodiac
Taurus
28.73 degrees
Constellation: Taurus
Moon zodiac
Leo
25.08 degrees
Constellation: Leo
Astronomy events
No major astronomy event in the current calendar for this date.