What happened on Tuesday January 15, 2019?

Here's what happened on January 15, 2019:

• Nairobi hotel terror attack On January 15, 2019, gunmen stormed the DusitD2 hotel and office complex in Nairobi, Kenya, resulting in at least 21 deaths, including 14 civilians and one Kenyan soldier. The attack was claimed by the al-Qaeda-linked group al-Shabaab, which has previously targeted Kenya in retaliation for its military involvement in Somalia. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Kumbh Mela 2019 begins On January 15, 2019, the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, commenced in Prayagraj, India. The event, which occurs every 12 years, attracted millions of Hindu devotees who gathered to take a ritual bath in the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Sarasvati rivers. source: bbc.com
• Laurent Gbagbo acquitted On January 15, 2019, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo was acquitted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of charges related to post-election violence in 2010-2011. The ICC ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to Gbagbo's release after seven years of detention. source: aljazeera.com
• Kirsten Gillibrand announces presidential campaign On January 15, 2019, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand from New York announced her candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. She emphasized her commitment to progressive values and her experience in public service as key factors in her decision to run. source: npr.org
• North Korea-US Summit Discussions South Korean media reported that North Korean officials were preparing to visit the United States to discuss a potential second summit, indicating ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the two countries.
• North Magnetic Pole Model Update Delayed Due to the U.S. government shutdown, the correction of the North Magnetic Pole model was postponed until January, one year ahead of its regular five-year update. The delay was significant because the model is crucial for navigation and GPS systems, with the magnetic pole moving unexpectedly rapidly towards Siberia.
• Terrorist Suspects Arrested in Catalonia Catalan Regional Police conducted a significant counter-terrorism operation, arresting 17 suspected terrorists in Barcelona and Igualada who were allegedly preparing to launch an attack.

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January 15, 2019 was a Tuesday and it was the 15th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 2019 can also be written as 1/15/2019 in the US and as 15/1/2019 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on January 15, 2019:

• Carol Channing

  Carol Channing was an American actress, singer, and comedian best known for her starring role in Broadway's 'Hello, Dolly!' and her distinctive voice and comedic timing. Her career spanned over seven decades in theater, film, and television. [bio]

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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January 15, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 2019 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 2019 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 January 15, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:25 pm and setting at 02:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 2019.

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Someone born on January 15, 2019 is:

7 years 4 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 2019?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 15th 2027.

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You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 15, 2019.

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