Historical Events In 2019

Jan 27   Australian Open Men's Tennis: Novak Đoković of Serbia wins his record 7th Australian singles title; beats Spaniard Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 on this day in history.   

Jan 27   Two bombs at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Philippines, kill at least 20 people and leave more than 100 others injured in the year 2019.   

Jan 28   The U.S. Justice Department charges Chinese tech firm Huawei with multiple counts of fraud, raising U.S.–China tensions on this day in history.   

Feb 01   In the year 2019 u.S. President Donald Trump confirms that the U.S. will leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty of 1987, citing Russian non-compliance. The next day, Russia follows suit with suspension of its obligations to the treaty.   

Feb 01   US President Donald Trump confirms US withdrawal from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty because of Russia's violation of the treaty on this day in history.   

Feb 02   American singer R. Kelly arrested after turning himself in on ten counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, including with three minors on this day in history.   

Feb 03   In the year 2019 pope Francis arrives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, becoming the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula.   

Feb 03   In the year 2019 pope Francis arrives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on the first ever papal visit to the Arabian peninsula   

Feb 05   On this day in history the Taliban kills at least 47 people in attacks while Afghan–Taliban peace talks are taking place in Moscow. 12 others are injured.   

Feb 06   In the year 2019 the Freedom House organization states that Hungary was no longer a free country, making it the first country in the European Union to be labelled as "partly free". It also stated that neighboring Serbia was no longer a free country as well.   

Feb 07   On this day in history 2019 Haitian protests: Anti-government protests demanding the resignation of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse begin in several cities across the country.   

Feb 08   In the year 2019 amazon founder Jeff Bezos accuses The National Enquirer and its owner, American Media Inc, of blackmail over private messages detailing an extramarital affair   

Feb 09   On this day in history elizabeth Warren officially announces her 2020 presidential campaign in Lawrence, Massachusetts   

Feb 11   61st Grammy Awards: Childish Gambino first rapper to win Best Song and Best Record for "This Is America", best album "Golden Hour" Kacey Musgraves Learn More >> on this day in history.   

Feb 11   In the year 2019 72nd British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS): "Roma" Best Film, Alfonso Cuaron Best Director, Olivia Coleman, Rami Malek best actors   

Feb 12   Mexican drug lord Joaquín " El Chapo " Guzmán found guilty of all 10 federal crimes against him in New York after 200 hours of testimony Learn More >> on this day in history.   

Feb 12   In the year 2019 the Republic of Macedonia renames itself the Republic of North Macedonia, officially ending a decades-old dispute with Greece and paving the way for the former's integration into NATO and the European Union.   

Feb 13   In the year 2019 a suicide bomb attack on a vehicle kills at least 27 Revolutionary Guards in southeastern Iran. It is one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Iran in years.   

Feb 14   A suicide bomb attack on a vehicle convoy in Indian-administered Kashmir kills at least 40 Indian security personnel, making it the deadliest attack on India's security personnel in Kashmir in three decades on this day in history.   

Feb 17   On this day in history 61st Daytona 500: Joe Gibbs Racing goes 1-2-3; Denny Hamlin holds off reigning Cup Series champion Joey Logano and teammate Kyle Busch to win his 2nd Great American Race   

Feb 19   Bernie Sanders announces he is running for President for a second time in the year 2019.   

Feb 20   A major fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh kills at least 78 people in the year 2019.   

Feb 21   In the year 2019 spaceIL launches the Beresheet probe, the world's first privately financed mission to the Moon.   

Feb 22   On this day in history robert Kraft , owner of NFL team the New England Patriots, charged with soliciting prostitution, as part of human-trafficking sting operation in Jupiter, Florida   

Feb 23   2019 Nigerian general election, for the President; all 360 seats in the House of Representatives and all 110 seats in the Senate on this day in history.   

Feb 23   In the year 2019 2019 Venezuelan presidential crisis: President Maduro severs diplomatic ties with Colombia as humanitarian aid attempts to enter the country across the border.   

Feb 23   Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi scores the 50th hat-trick of his career as Barcelona beats Sevilla, 4-2 in the Spanish La Liga on this day in history.   

Feb 23   In the year 2019 nigerian presidential election: President Muhammadu Buhari wins re-election defeating Atiku Abubakar, amid violence and a delay, on turnout of 35.6%   

Feb 23   On this day in history sudan's President Omar al-Bashir declares a national emergency, dismisses the federal government and sacks all state governors   

Feb 24   On this day in history 91st Academy Awards: Best Picture "Green Book", Best Director Alfonso Cuarón, Best Actor Rami Malek , Best Actress Olivia Colman   

Feb 26   The Indian Air Force launches airstrikes on purported militant camps in Balakot, Pakistan; according to Indian claims, "a very large number of ... terrorists, trainers, senior commanders and groups of jihadis" were killed, although Pakistan denied the claims and a number of neutral sources suggest that this was not the case. The following day, Pakistan retaliated, leading to the shooting down of an Indian MiG-21 fighter, whose pilot was repatriated on March 1. The incidents led to the 2019 India–Pakistan standoff on this day in history.   

Feb 27   "Captain Marvel" film directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, starring Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson premieres on this day in history.   

Feb 27   On this day in history actor Luke Perry (52) suffers a stroke in Los Angeles   

Feb 27   In the year 2019 ramses Station rail disaster: A train smashes into a barrier inside Ramses Station in Cairo, Egypt, causing an explosion and a fire, killing 25 people and injuring 40 others.   

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Jan 01   On this day in history death of ivan Dimitrov, Bulgarian footballer   

Jan 01   Ivo Gregurević, Croatian actor died in the year 2019.   

Jan 02   In the year 2019 death of paulien van Deutekom, Dutch world champion speed skater   

Jan 02   Daryl Dragon, American musician died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   In the year 2019 death of bob Einstein, American actor and comedian   

Jan 02   Gene Okerlund, American wrestling announcer died on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Herb Kelleher, American businessman died in the year 2019.   

Jan 05   Bernice Sandler, American women's rights activist died on this day in history.