What Happened on November 15, 2019

Historical Events

Joker $1 Billion

"Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix is the 1st R-rated film to earn $1 billion worldwide

  • Iran shuts down its internet for five days to suppress news of national protests against higher gas prices - beginning of the worst unrest for 40 years in the country
  • Pakistan becomes the 1st country to introduce a vaccine against typhoid, targeting 10 million children

Famous Deaths

  • Bobby Neame, British brewer (Shepherd Neame), dies at 85
  • Harrison Dillard, American athlete (Olympic gold 100m, 4×100m relay 1948; 110m hurdles, 4×100m relay 1952), dies at 96
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights

About November 15, 2019

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
  • UK #1 Song: Dance Monkey - Tones and I