Monday, 19th December 2016 in Berlin
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Monday, 19 December 2016 was marked by significant historical events and notable circumstances in Berlin. The weather that day was cloudy, whilst those born under the Sagittarius zodiac sign observed the waxing crescent moon phase. Berlin, the capital of Germany, serves as a major political, cultural and economic hub in central Europe, known for its substantial contribution to European history and its contemporary standing as a focal point for international diplomacy.
The date coincided with a tragic assassination in Turkey when Andrei Karlov, Russia's ambassador to Ankara, was killed at an art gallery. This incident underscored the geopolitical tensions of the period and reflected broader international concerns. Three years prior, on the same date in 2013, the European Space Agency had launched its Gaia spacecraft with an ambitious mission to construct the largest and most precise star catalogue ever made, representing a significant advancement in astronomical research and our understanding of the cosmos.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 19th December 2016
Heat transforms flour into something flour can never become alone.
Fortune of the Day
19th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on December 19 blend Sagittarius optimism with Martian courage into a dynamic force. Naturally philosophical and truth-seeking, they chase freedom and expansive experiences relentlessly. Mars adds an ambitious edge to their adventurous spirit.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include courage, independent thinking, and inspiring vision. Impatience and recklessness can undermine them; they may overcommit or speak bluntly without filtering. Self-awareness helps harness their formidable energy.
Love These natives seek intellectually vibrant, adventurous partners who respect autonomy. Passion and shared ideals matter deeply; they thrive in honest, exploratory relationships. Freedom balanced with commitment defines their romantic ideal.
Caree & Finance They excel in purposeful fields—education, law, research, entrepreneurship—where freedom matters. Financial stability grounds them, yet money alone doesn't fulfill their deeper drive for meaning and impact.
Health Regular vigorous activity is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. Preventing burnout through adequate rest and contemplative practice supports their intensity. Balanced nutrition fuels their substantial energy reserves.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Fire).
Fun Facts About 19th December
Name Days in Your Language: Daria, Darian, Darien, Dario, Darion, Darius, Haysten
Someone born on this day in 2016 would be 9 years old today — just 3,400 days into life, which is roughly 81,609 hours, 4,896,594 minutes, or 293,795,689 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 354. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 12 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 51 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 19th December
- King Princess, American singer-songwriter and musician (1998)
- Gabriel Magalhães, Brazilian footballer (1997)
- Fikayo Tomori, English footballer (1997)
- Franck Kessié, Ivorian footballer (1996)
- Maudy Ayunda, Indonesian actress and singer-songwriter (1994)
- M'Baye Niang, French footballer (1994)
- Young K, South Korean singer-songwriter (1993)
- Isiah Koech, Kenyan runner (1993)
- Iker Muniain, Spanish footballer (1992)
- Raphael Spiegel, Swiss footballer (1992)
Lives Remembered on 19th December
- Andrei Karlov, Russian diplomat, Ambassador to Turkey (born 1954) (2016)
- Jimmy Hill, English footballer, manager, and sportscaster (born 1928) (2015)
- Greville Janner, Baron Janner of Braunstone, Welsh-English lawyer and politician (born 1928) (2015)
- Karin Söder, Swedish educator and politician, 33rd Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs (born 1928) (2015)
- S. Balasubramanian, Indian journalist and director (born 1936) (2014)
- Philip Bradbourn, English lawyer and politician (born 1951) (2014)
- Arthur Gardner, American actor and producer (born 1910) (2014)
- Igor Rodionov, Russian general and politician, 3rd Russian Minister of Defence (born 1936) (2014)
- Dick Thornton, American-Canadian football player and coach (born 1939) (2014)
- Roberta Leigh (Rita Shulman Lewin), British writer, artist and TV producer (born 1926). (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 19th December
- Christian feast day: Lillian Trasher (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: O Radix
- Christian feast day: Pope Anastasius I
- Christian feast day: Pope Urban V
- Christian feast day: December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Christian feast day: Saint Nicholas Day
- Goa Liberation Day (Goa, India)
- National Heroes and Heroines Day (Anguilla)
What Happened on 19th December?
- Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov is assassinated while at an art exhibition in Ankara. The assassin, Mevlüt Mert Altıntaş, is shot and killed by a Turkish guard. (2016)
- A vehicular attack in Berlin, Germany, kills 12 and injures 56 people at a Christmas market. (2016)
- Spacecraft Gaia is launched by the European Space Agency. (2013)
- Park Geun-hye is elected the first female president of South Korea. (2012)
- Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101 crashes into the Government Cut channel immediately after takeoff from Miami Seaplane Base, killing 20. (2005)
- A passenger train from Sucha Beskidzka to Żywiec in Poland loses its brakes while on a steep downhill part of the route. It is stopped in a controlled collision in Świnna by a train travelling in opposite direction. 2 drivers and 6 passengers are injured. (2005)
- Argentine economic crisis: December riots: Riots erupt in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (2001)
- Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-103, the third Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission. (1999)
- President Bill Clinton is impeached by the United States House of Representatives, becoming the second president of the United States to be impeached. (1998)
- SilkAir Flight 185 crashes into the Musi River, near Palembang in Indonesia, killing 104. (1997)