2019⚡ Event
New Horizons flies by Arrokoth
The NASA space probe New Horizons flew by the trans-Neptunian object Arrokoth. This made it the farthest object ever visited by a spacecraft.
spacescienceexploration
What Happened in 2019?
Explore 37 historical moments from 2019 — 7 events, 0 birthdays, and 30 notable deaths.
Events in 2019(7)
2019⚡ Event
Koszalin Escape Room Fire
A fire in an escape room in Koszalin, Poland, killed five teenagers.
disaster
2019⚡ Event
Tlahuelilpan pipeline explosion
An oil pipeline explosion in Tlahuelilpan, Mexico, resulted in the deaths of 137 people. The incident occurred on January 17, 2023.
disaster
2019⚡ Event
North Korean Embassy break-in in Madrid
A group broke into the North Korean embassy in Madrid, Spain, and stole electronic devices.
politics
2019⚡ Event
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed six minutes after take-off from Addis Ababa International Airport due to a software fault, killing all 157 people on board.
disastertechnology
2019⚡ Event
Syrian Civil War Airstrike
The U.S. Air Force conducted an airstrike in al-Baghuz Fawqani, reportedly killing up to 80 people, including civilians, during the Syrian civil war.
war
2019⚡ Event
Yancheng Chemical Plant Explosion
A major explosion at a chemical plant in Yancheng, China, killed 78 people and injured 640 others.
disaster
Born in 2019(0)
No births recorded for 2019.
Deaths in 2019(30)
2019🕊️ Death
Michael Atiyah
British-Lebanese mathematician Michael Atiyah died at the age of 89. He was born in 1929.
science
2019🕊️ Death
Rosemary Bryant Mariner
Rosemary Bryant Mariner was a United States Naval Aviator.
warexploration
2019🕊️ Death
Countess Maya von Schönburg-Glauchau
German socialite (born 1958) died on January 27, 2019.
2019🕊️ Death
Pepe Smith
Pepe Smith, a Filipino rock musician, has passed away. He was a prominent figure in the Filipino music scene.
musicarts
2019🕊️ Death
Julie Adams
Julie Adams, an American actress, died on February 3, 2019. She was born in 1926.
entertainment
2019🕊️ Death
Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John, an American actor, died on February 3, 2019. He was born in 1966.
entertainment
2019🕊️ Death
John Dingell
John Dingell was an American politician. He served in the House of Representatives for 59 years.
politics
2019🕊️ Death
Albert Finney
Albert Finney was an English actor known for his roles in "Tom Jones" and "Skyfall". He died in 2019.
entertainmentarts
2019🕊️ Death
France-Albert René
France-Albert René, the 2nd President of Seychelles, died. He led the country for over two decades.
politics
2019🕊️ Death
Mike Oliver
Mike Oliver, a British sociologist and disability rights activist, died.
philosophy
2019🕊️ Death
Peter Hurford
British organist and composer Peter Hurford OBE has died. He was born in 1930.
music
2019🕊️ Death
Dick Beyer
Dick Beyer, an American professional wrestler, died on March 7, 2019. He was born in 1930.
sportsentertainment
2019🕊️ Death
Cedrick Hardman
Cedrick Hardman was an American football player and actor.
sportsentertainment
2019🕊️ Death
Jake Phelps
Jake Phelps was an American skateboarder and editor-in-chief of Thrasher magazine.
sportsentertainment
2019🕊️ Death
Dick Dale
Dick Dale was an American surf-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
musicentertainment
2019🕊️ Death
William Whitfield
William Whitfield, a British architect, died on March 19, 2019. He was born in 1920.
2019🕊️ Death
Scott Walker
Scott Walker was a British-American singer-songwriter and record producer.
musicentertainment
Dates in 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2019?
- 2019 saw 37 notable historical moments, including 7 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 30 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2019?
- Key events of 2019 include: New Horizons flies by Arrokoth, Koszalin Escape Room Fire, Tlahuelilpan pipeline explosion.
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