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The year 2019 was marked by a number of significant events. The year marked the end of a decade marked by extreme worldwide heat. It was the year when carbon dioxide levels reached their greatest point, effectively locking in climate change. Abnormal flood levels, hurricanes, earthquakes, and a heatwave were among the deadliest meteorological disasters that year. Typhoon Lekima struck China, killing 72 people, and Typhoon Hagibis struck Japan, killing 86 people. Tropical hurricane Idai killed 602 people in Mozambique and 299 in Zimbabwe, claiming almost 900 lives across Africa. When temperatures in India exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit, 90 people died as a result of the heatwave. Furthermore, when temperatures in Japan reached 105 degrees Fahrenheit, more than 160 people died.
Several films by filmmaking superstars Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, and Greta Gerwig were released in the entertainment sector. The Irishman, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Little Women are among them. Vampire Weekend’s Father of the Bride, Jessica Pratt’s Quest Signs, and William Tyle’s Goes West were among the year’s new music releases.
In the realm of aviation, there were 257 fatalities in 2018, down from 534 in 2018. Six people died as a result of the occurrences. The deadliest was Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302, which crashed near Bishofu, Ethiopia, on March 10, 2019, killing all 157 persons on board. On May 5, 2019, the Sukhoi Superjet 100-95B caught fire while landing, killing all 78 people on board. In 2019, a number of important people from around the world died. Bob Einstein, Carol Channing, Kristoff St. John, Frank Robinson, Luke Perry, Don Imus, and Eddie Money are just a few of the names on the list.
The political scene was characterised by unprecedented developments. President Donald Trump made history when he travelled to North Korea for nuclear talks, but the talks fell through. In the middle of the year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed a baby boy. The House of Commons voted three times against the Brexit plan, compelling Theresa May to quit and replacing her with Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. On December 20, Parliament overwhelmingly approved Brexit, and the United Kingdom would leave the European Union by January 31, 2020. The United States House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump at the end of the year.
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Over two million people took part in climate change protests in 2,400 places around the world during a week of international youth-led climate change protests, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
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Eugene Arthur Okerlund, as "Mean" Gene Okerlund, was an American professional wrestler and television host. He was most known for his work in the WWF (now WWE) and WCW (World Championship Wrestling). Hulk Hogan voted Okerlund into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. A lifelong WWE contract, he later worked for promotional initiatives.
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John Coughlin, American figure skater (b. 1985).
Rosemary Bryant Mariner, American United States Naval Aviator (b. 1953).
James Ingram, American musician (b. 1952).
Frank Robinson, American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1935).
The Republic of Macedonia formally changed its name to the Republic of North Macedonia under the conditions of the Prespa Agreement (2018).
Bruno Ganz, Swiss actor (b. 1941).
Alessandro Mendini, Italian designer and architect (b. 1931).
Karl Lagerfeld, the German fashion designer and photographer who spearheaded the modern resurrection of Chanel, the iconic French fashion house founded by Coco Chanel in the early twentieth century, passed away in Paris.
France-Albert René, Seychellois politician, 2nd President of Seychelles (b. 1935).
Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (b. 1942).
Mike Oliver, British sociologist, disability rights activist (b. 1945).
Haig Young, Canadian politician (b. 1928).
Fridays for Future, a movement initiated by Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, drew more than 1.5 million students from all around the world to protest climate change.
Dick Dale, American surf-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter (b. 1937).
Agnès Varda, a pioneering French director who influenced the New Wave movement with her revolutionary films, died at the age of 90.
Agnès Varda, French film director (b. 1928).
Vonda N. McIntyre, American science fiction author (b. 1948).
The first image of a black hole, which is at the heart of the huge galaxy M87, was revealed by astronomers.
Bibi Andersson, Swedish actress (b.1935).
During a renovation project, the mediaeval Notre-Dame de Paris caught fire, destroying the cathedral's roof, 19th-century spire, and some rib vaulting.
Alan GarcÃa, Peruvian lawyer and politician, 61st and 64th President of Peru (b. 1949).
Lyra McKee, Irish journalist (b. 1990).
Polly Higgins, Scottish barrister, author and environmental lobbyist (b. 1968).
John Havlicek, an NBA "sixth man" (bench player) who died at the age of 79, was the best "sixth man" (bench player) in NBA history.
John Havlicek, American basketball player (b. 1940).
Doris Day, an American singer and actress best known for her roles in movie musicals in the 1950s and sex comedies in the early 1960s, died at the age of 93.
Unita Blackwell, American civil rights activist and politician (b. 1933).
Tim Conway, American actor, writer, and comedian (b. 1933).
I.M. Pei, a Chinese-American architect noted for his massive, elegantly planned metropolitan buildings and complexes, died at the age of 102.
Niki Lauda, Austrian race car driver (b. 1949).
Jason Marcano, Trinidadian footballer (b. 1983).
Ani Yudhoyono, Indonesian politician, 6th First Lady of Indonesia. (b. 1952).
Andre Matos, Brazilian heavy metal musician (b. 1971).
Bushwick Bill, Jamaican-American rapper (b. 1966).
Sylvia Miles, American actress (b. 1924).
Franco Zeffirelli, Italian film director (b. 1923).
President Donald Trump marched into North Korea to greet Kim Jong-Un while at the DMZ, making him the first sitting US president to visit the country. 
The United States women's football (soccer) team defeated the Netherlands to win their fourth World Cup, led by Megan Rapinoe.
Freddie Jones, English actor (b. 1927).
Volkswagen, a German carmaker, has stopped producing the Beetle, whose initial model was unveiled in 1938.
Rutger Hauer, Dutch actor, director, and producer (b. 1944).
Chandrayaan 2, the second lunar exploration project created by the Indian Space Research Organisation following Chandrayaan 1, is launched by a GSLV Mark III M1 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. It is comprised of a lunar orbiter, the Vikram lander, and the Pragyan lunar rover. 
Robert Mugabe, a Zimbabwean politician who served as Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and President from 1987 to 2017, died at the age of 95. 
Jacques Chirac, a French politician who served as president of France from 1995 to 2007, passed away at the age of 86. 
Dilip Parikh, Indian politician (b. 1937).
John Witherspoon, American actor and comedian (b. 1942).
Havana, Cuba, celebrated its 500th anniversary. The commemoration included a large restoration and infrastructure programme that included the restoration of prominent landmarks as well as many of the city's stores and businesses.
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Caroll Spinney, an American actor and puppeteer, died at the age of 85. Spinney created the characteristics and mannerisms of Big Bird, which he played for nearly 50 years.
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Caroll Spinney, American puppeteer and actor (b. 1933).
Since 1947, the United States Space Force has been the first new branch of the US Armed Forces.
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Wuhan, China, was where the World Health Organization first became aware of "viral pneumonia" cases. COVID-19, the virus that caused the disease, went on to cause a worldwide pandemic the following year.
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