What Happened on January 25, 2019

Historical Events

  • At least 20 people have died this week in Venezuelan anti-government protests according to the UN

Leaving Neverland

Documentary "Leaving Neverland" detailing singer Michael Jackson's relationship with two boys premieres at the Sundance Film Festival

Longest Government Shutdown

Longest-ever US government shutdown ends after 35 days when President Donald Trump agrees to three week of negotiations on border security by a House-Senate conference committee

  • Roger Stone, political lobbyist for Donald Trump, is arrested as part of Mueller investigation for obstruction of justice, witness tampering and making false statements
  • Tailing dam for an iron ore mine in Brumadinho, south-eastern Brazil, collapses killing at least 110 with 238 missing

Famous Deaths

  • Donald N. Langenberg, American physicist, dies at 86
  • Florence Knoll Bassett, American furniture designer (Knoll), dies at 101
  • Meshulam Riklis, Turkish-born Israeli businessman and husband of Pia Zadora, dies at 95
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights

About January 25, 2019

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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

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