March 15
March 15
Christchurch, New Zealand mosque attacks
On the afternoon of March 15, 2019, a gunman attacked two different mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand during Friday Prayer, killing 51, wounding 40, and deeply scarring a nation that…
A Year In History: 2019
This Year in History:
2019
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
April 30
April 30
Japan’s Emperor Akihito abdicates
On April 30, 2019, Japan’s 85‑year‑old Emperor Akihito steps down from the throne, becoming the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in over 200 years. Akihito was born on December 23,…
July 7
July 7
U.S. women’s soccer team wins record 4th World Cup title
On July 7, 2019, after a dominating tournament showing, the U.S. women’s national team brings home a record fourth FIFA World Cup title—its second in a row. Held in host…
August 4
August 4
Dayton, Ohio shooting becomes second mass shooting in 24‑hour period
A mass shooting takes place early in the morning in Dayton, Ohio on August 4, 2019. The killing of nine people and the injuries of 27 was significant in its…
December 11
December 11
16‑year‑old climate activist Greta Thunberg named Time’s Person of the Year
On December 11, 2019, 16‑year‑old Greta Thunberg is named Time magazine’s Person of the Year. The Swedish climate activist became the first Person of the Year to be born in the…
December 18
December 18
President Donald Trump impeached
After weeks of discussions among legislators, the House of Representatives voted to impeach the 45th President, Donald Trump, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress on December 18, 2019.…
December 31
December 31
Wuhan government confirms dozens of cases of virus later ID’d as COVID‑19
On New Year’s Eve 2019, China’s Wuhan government reports a cluster of cases of what it calls pneumonia. That virus causes an infectious disease later known as COVID‑19, which quickly…
