22 04 19 bank holiday mail

A blast from the past!

The 22nd of April, 2019 was a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, which means that many businesses and services were closed or operated on a reduced schedule.

Here's a quick rundown of what was happening in the news and popular culture on that day:

News:

• The UK was still reeling from the aftermath of the Brexit deadline, which had been extended to October 31, 2019.
• The country was also dealing with the aftermath of a series of devastating floods in the north of England.
• The UK was also preparing for the 2019 European Parliament election, which took place on May 23, 2019.

Popular Culture:

• The top song on the UK Singles Chart was "I Don't Care" by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.
• The top movie at the UK box office was "Avengers: Endgame".
• The popular TV shows "Game of Thrones" and "Line of Duty" were still airing new episodes.

Sports:

• The Premier League was in full swing, with Manchester City and Liverpool battling it out for the title.
• The 2019 Cricket World Cup was also taking place, with England and New Zealand making it to the final.

Weather:

• The weather on April 22, 2019 was mostly cloudy and cool, with temperatures ranging from 9-12°C (48-54°F) across the UK.

I hope that brings back some memories!