What Happened on November 19, 2021

Historical Events

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Adele releases her fourth studio album "30"

  • Austria becomes the first country to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory (from 1 Feb) as it announces its fourth lockdown [1]
  • Longest partial lunar eclipse since 1440, lasting 3 hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds
  • MLB Cleveland Indians name change to Guardians becomes official
  • Rare original copy of the U.S. Constitution sold to Ken Griffin, head of hedge fund Citadel, for $43.2 million - world record price for a book, historical document or manuscript [1]

Raise The Roof

Rounder Records releases "Raise The Roof", the 2nd collaborative album by American bluegrass singer Alison Krauss and British rock vocalist Robert Plant

  • US jury clears Kyle Rittenhouse (18) of murder for fatally shooting two people and injuring a third during racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Famous Deaths

  • Don Kojis, American basketball forward (NBA All-Star 1968, 69; Detroit Pistons, SD Rockets, Seattle SuperSonics), dies at 82
  • Hank Von Helvete [Hans-Erik Husby], Norwegian punk rock singer (Turbonegro), dies at 46
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights

About November 19, 2021

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: Easy On Me - Adele