What Happened on February 15, 2019

Historical Events

  • A fired employee opens fire at Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Illinois, killing five and injuring six

Trump's Border Wall

US President Donald Trump declares a national emergency to divert funds to build a border wall, after signing bipartisan spending agreement to avoid another government shutdown

Famous Deaths

  • Gene Littler, American golfer (1961 US Open, 29 PGA Tour titles), dies at 88
  • Kofi Burbridge, American blues-rock keyboardist and flute player (Derek Trucks Band, 1999-2019; Tedeschi Trucks Band, 2010-2019), dies of heart issues at 57
  • Lee Radziwiłł Ross (née Bouvier), American socialite, interior decorator, and hereditary princess-by-marriage, dies at 85
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights

About February 15, 2019

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts