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| Date |
Headline |
Description |
| January 1, 2019 |
Brazil's new president takes office |
Jair Bolsonaro is sworn in as Brazil's new president, promising to tackle corruption and crime. |
| March 15, 2019 |
New Zealand mosque shootings |
At least 50 people are killed in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The attacker is a white supremacist who livestreamed the attack on social media. |
| April 15, 2019 |
Notre Dame Cathedral fire |
A fire breaks out at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, causing significant damage to the historic landmark. |
| May 19, 2019 |
Game of Thrones series finale |
The popular HBO series Game of Thrones airs its final episode, sparking controversy among fans. |
| June 12, 2019 |
Women's World Cup begins |
The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in France, with the United States ultimately winning the tournament. |
| July 4, 2019 |
Earthquake in California |
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Southern California, causing damage and injuries. |
| August 3, 2019 |
Mass shooting in El Paso, Texas |
A gunman opens fire at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, killing 22 people and injuring dozens more. The attack is motivated by white supremacist beliefs. |
| September 20, 2019 |
Global climate strikes |
Millions of people around the world participate in a series of climate strikes, calling for action on climate change. |
| October 27, 2019 |
Deadly synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh |
A gunman opens fire at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing 11 people and injuring several others. |
| November 13, 2019 |
Impeachment hearings begin |
The House of Representatives begins public impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump, alleging abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. |
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Movies of the year
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| Movie Title |
Director |
Genre |
Release Date |
| Avengers: Endgame |
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo |
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
April 26, 2019 |
| Joker |
Todd Phillips |
Crime, Drama, Thriller |
October 4, 2019 |
| Once Upon a Time in Hollywood |
Quentin Tarantino |
Comedy, Drama |
July 26, 2019 |
| Parasite |
Bong Joon-ho |
Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
May 30, 2019 |
| The Irishman |
Martin Scorsese |
Biography, Crime, Drama |
November 1, 2019 |
| Marriage Story |
Noah Baumbach |
Drama, Romance |
November 6, 2019 |
| 1917 |
Sam Mendes |
Drama, War |
December 25, 2019 |
| Little Women |
Greta Gerwig |
Drama, Romance |
December 25, 2019 |
| Knives Out |
Rian Johnson |
Comedy, Crime, Drama |
November 27, 2019 |
| Ford v Ferrari |
James Mangold |
Action, Biography, Drama |
November 15, 2019 |
2019 was a great year for movies, with many critically acclaimed films released. Some of the best movies of the year include:
- Avengers: Endgame - the epic conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Infinity Saga.
- Joker - a dark and gritty origin story for the iconic Batman villain.
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - Quentin Tarantino's love letter to 1960s Hollywood.
- Parasite - a South Korean film about a poor family who infiltrates a wealthy household.
- The Irishman - Martin Scorsese's epic crime drama about a hitman who reflects on his life.
- Marriage Story - a heart-wrenching drama about a couple going through a divorce.
- 1917 - a World War I film shot to look like one continuous take.
- Little Women - a modern retelling of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.
- Knives Out - a murder mystery with an all-star cast.
- Ford v Ferrari - a thrilling biopic about the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari in the 1960s.
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Oscar award winner of year
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| Award |
Winner |
Description |
| Best Picture |
Green Book |
Story of a working-class Italian-American bouncer who becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. |
| Best Director |
Alfonso Cuar�n |
For the film "Roma", a semi-autobiographical take on his upbringing in Mexico City. |
| Best Actor |
Rami Malek |
For his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody". |
| Best Actress |
Olivia Colman |
For her role as Queen Anne in the historical comedy-drama "The Favourite". |
| Best Supporting Actor |
Mahershala Ali |
For his role as Don Shirley in "Green Book". |
| Best Supporting Actress |
Regina King |
For her role as Sharon Rivers in the drama "If Beale Street Could Talk". |
| Best Original Screenplay |
Green Book |
Written by Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, and Peter Farrelly. |
| Best Adapted Screenplay |
BlacKkKlansman |
Written by Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, and Spike Lee. |
| Best Animated Feature Film |
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse |
American computer-animated superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Miles Morales / Spider-Man. |
| Best Documentary Feature |
Free Solo |
A documentary film about rock climber Alex Honnold and his quest to perform a free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. |
| Best International Feature Film |
Roma |
A Mexican drama film written and directed by Alfonso Cuar�n. |
| Best Original Score |
Black Panther |
Composed by Ludwig G�ransson. |
| Best Original Song |
"Shallow" from A Star is Born |
Written by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt. |
| Best Visual Effects |
First Man |
For its realistic portrayal of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. |
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