Thursday
The people of 19 February
6 people in 6 stories, 19 deaths recorded, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Former British prince (born 1960)
In the United Kingdom, police arrest royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on charges of misconduct in public office related to his links to convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He is later released from police custody.
Crime & Justice · 19 Feb · with Jeffrey Epstein
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
United States president Donald Trump says he has ordered defense secretary Pete Hegseth and other relevant department heads to "begin the process" of releasing classified government files related to extraterrestrial life and UAPs.
Politics · 19 Feb · with Pete Hegseth
Delcy Rodríguez
Acting president of Venezuela since 2026
Acting Venezuelan president Delcy Rodríguez signs a general amnesty bill into law, enabling the release of hundreds of political prisoners, including former National Assembly vice president Juan Pablo Guanipa.
Crime & Justice · 19 Feb · with Juan Pablo Guanipa
Yoon Suk Yeol
President of South Korea from 2022 to 2025
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law on December 3, 2024.
Crime & Justice · 19 Feb
Andrey Gyurov
Bulgarian politician (born 1975)
Andrey Gyurov is sworn in as Prime Minister of Bulgaria.
Politics · 19 Feb
Oriol Cardona
Spanish ski mountaineer (born 1994)
Ski mountaineer Oriol Cardona wins the men's sprint event and captures Spain's first Winter Olympics gold medal in 54 years.
Sport · 19 Feb
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