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19 November 2022
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
2013 - A double suicide bombing at the Iranian embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killed 23 people and injured at least 160 others.Sunni Islamist terror bombing in Lebanon
Anniversary
2010 - The first of four explosions occurred at the Pike River Mine in the West Coast in New Zealand's worst mining disaster in nearly a century.2010 coal mining accident in New Zealand
Anniversary
2005 - Iraq War: A group of United States Marines massacred 25 people in the town of Haditha.2003–2011 conflict in Iraq
Anniversary
2002 - The Greek oil tanker Prestige split in two and sank off the coast of Galicia after spilling 420 thousand barrels (17.8 million US gallons) of oil, in the worst environmental disaster in Spanish and Portuguese history.Bahamian oil tank
Anniversary
1991 - Mexican singer Luis Miguel released the album Romance, which led to a revival of interest in bolero music.Mexican singer (born 1970)
Historical events
History
2023 - The 2023 Cricket World Cup final takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, played between host nation India and Australia.Cricket World Cup final
History
2022 - A gunman kills five and injures 17 at Club Q, a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Mass shooting in Colorado, U.S.
History
2013 - A double suicide bombing at the Iranian embassy in Beirut kills 23 people and injures 160 others.Sunni Islamist terror bombing in Lebanon
History
2010 - The first of four explosions takes place at the Pike River Mine in New Zealand. Twenty-nine people are killed in the nation's worst mining disaster since 1914.2010 coal mining accident in New Zealand
History
2004 - The worst brawl in NBA history results in several players being suspended. Several players and fans are charged with assault and battery.2004 NBA game ended by a brawl
History
2002 - The Greek oil tanker Prestige splits in half and sinks off the coast of Galicia, releasing over 76,000 m3 (20 million US gal) of oil in the largest environmental disaster in Spanish and Portuguese history.Ship that carries petroleum
History
2001 - The Aviation and Transportation Security Act is enacted by the 107th United States Congress in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The Act created the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).2001 US act of Congress
History
1999 - Shenzhou 1: The People's Republic of China launches its first Shenzhou spacecraft.1999 Chinese uncrewed spaceflight
History
1999 - John Carpenter becomes the first person to win the top prize in the TV game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?American millionaire (born 1967)
History
1998 - Clinton–Lewinsky scandal: The United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee begins impeachment hearings into U.S. President Bill Clinton.1998 American political sex scandal
Notable births
Born
1999 - Evgenia Medvedeva, Russian figure skaterRussian retired figure skater (born 1999)
Born
1998 - Nahuel Ferraresi, Venezuelan footballerVenezuelan footballer (born 1998)
Born
1997 - Zach Collins, American basketball playerAmerican basketball player (born 1997)
Born
1996 - RiceGum, American YouTuberAmerican YouTube personality and rapper (born 1996)
Born
1996 - Fred Warner, American football playerAmerican football player (born 1996)
Notable deaths
No items available.
Sky
Moon phase
Waning Crescent
20.5% illuminated
Lunar age: 25.1 days
Sun zodiac
Scorpio
27.12 degrees
Constellation: Libra
Moon zodiac
Libra
0.56 degrees
Constellation: Virgo
Astronomy events
No major astronomy event in the current calendar for this date.