What happened on Saturday June 22, 2019?

Here's what happened on June 22, 2019:

• Iran-Saudi Arabia tensions over Strait of Hormuz On June 22, 2019, tensions escalated between Iran and Saudi Arabia over the Strait of Hormuz following the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone by Iran. Both nations engaged in a war of words, with Saudi Arabia condemning Iran's actions and Iran warning of potential consequences if its interests were threatened. The incident highlighted the fragile security situation in the region. source: cnbc.com
• 2019 Amhara Region coup attempt On June 22, 2019, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that a coup attempt had been thwarted in the Amhara region. The plot involved the assassination of the regional president and other officials. The incident highlighted ongoing political tensions and security challenges within Ethiopia. source: cnbc.com
• United States sanctions against Iran On June 22, 2019, the United States imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials. The sanctions were a response to Iran's downing of a U.S. surveillance drone and its nuclear program. The U.S. administration stated that the measures aimed to pressure Iran into negotiating a new nuclear agreement. source: cnbc.com
• Sihanoukville Building Collapse A catastrophic seven-story building collapse occurred in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, resulting in a significant loss of life. At least 28 people were killed and 25 more were injured, primarily construction workers who were sleeping inside the structure at the time of the collapse. The incident raised serious concerns about construction safety standards in the region.
• Mauritanian Presidential Elections Mauritania conducted a landmark presidential election marking the country's first democratic transfer of power. Voters went to the polls to select a new president, with incumbent President Mohammed Ould Abdel Aziz preparing to step down after completing two terms, signaling a potential democratic milestone for the nation.
• Raikoke Volcano Eruption The Russian volcano Raikoke erupted spectacularly from a 700m-wide crater, creating a visually stunning event visible from the International Space Station. The eruption was so significant that it caused purple sunsets across the Northern Hemisphere throughout the summer, offering a remarkable natural phenomenon.
• British Foreign Office Minister Suspended Mark Field, a British Foreign Office Minister, was suspended after physically assaulting a Greenpeace activist during a diplomatic event. The incident raised significant questions about professional conduct and appropriate behavior among government officials.

Events in 2019

June 22, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 22, 2019 was a Saturday and it was the 173rd day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 2019 can also be written as 6/22/2019 in the US and as 22/6/2019 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 2019 in June 2019 calendar

Famous people died on June 22, 2019:

• Miguel Ángel Falasca
• Judith Krantz
• Arild Berg
• Thalles
• Ambachew Mekonnen

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 2019 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 11:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 17, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jul 16, 2019.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 2019

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Someone born on June 22, 2019 is:

6 years 11 months old,

or 83 months and 3 days old,

or 361 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2529 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 2019?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 22, 2019.

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