Pope arrives in Cuba, Dachshund Running of the Wieners, Oktoberfest celebrations in Germany | Sept. 19
The Pope begins his visit in North America by flying into Cuba, the Dachsunds are wild in Australia for Running of the Wieners, Oktoberfest gets underway in German, and more, in the day in photos around the world.
- Jonathan Sexton of Ireland scores his teams third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Ireland and Canada at the Millennium Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
- A long exposure taken at dawn shows illuminated tents and caroussels on the opening day of the 2015 Oktoberfest on September 19, 2015 in Munich, Germany. The 182nd Oktoberfest will be open to the public from September 19 through October 4 and will draw millions of visitors from across the globe in the world’s largest beer fest. (Philipp Guelland/Getty Images)
- Members of a bavarian music group participate in the landlord’s parade on the opening day of the 2015 Oktoberfest on September 19, 2015 in Munich, Germany. The 182nd Oktoberfest will be open to the public from September 19 through October 4 and will draw millions of visitors from across the globe in the world’s largest beer fest. (Philipp Guelland/Getty Images)
- People cheer during the opening of the 182. Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, southern Germany, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The world’s largest beer festival will be held from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, 2015. (Matthias Schrader/Associated Press)
- Revelers take photos as they drink beer at Hofbraeuhaus beer tent on the opening day of the 2015 Oktoberfest on September 19, 2015 in Munich, Germany. The 182nd Oktoberfest will be open to the public from September 19 through October 4and will draw millions of visitors from across the globe in the world’s largest beer fest. (Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
- Visitors to the Oktoberfest beer festival get the first beers after the festival’s opening in Munich, southern Germany, on September 19, 2015. The world biggest Beer festival Oktoberfest will start on September 19, 2015 and take place until October 4, 2015. (Christof Stache/AFP-Getty Images)
- A reveler spills beer as he tries to empty his stein in one sitting at the Hofbraeu tent on the opening day of the 2015 Oktoberfest on September 19, 2015 in Munich, Germany. The 182nd Oktoberfest will be open to the public from September 19 through October 4 and will draw millions of visitors from across the globe in the world’s largest beer fest. (Philipp Guelland/Getty Images)
- A young woman drinks beer at Hofbraeuhaus beer tent on the opening day of the 2015 Oktoberfest on September 19, 2015 in Munich, Germany. The 182nd Oktoberfest will be open to the public from September 19 through October 4and will draw millions of visitors from across the globe in the world’s largest beer fest.. (Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
- Bangers the mini dachshund barks at a compeitor as they compete in the Hophaus Southgate Inaugural Dachshund Running of the Wieners Race on September 19, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. 30 mini dachshunds, 6 standard dachshunds and 18 dachshund puppies all competed for first place and for Best Dressed Dachshund during the annual Oktoberfest celebration. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
- Mini dachshunds compete in the Hophaus Southgate Inaugural Best Dressed Dachshund competition on September 19, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. 30 mini dachshunds, 6 standard dachshunds and 18 dachshund puppies all competed for first place and for Best Dressed Dachshund during the annual Oktoberfest celebration. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
- Xena the mini dachshund, dressed as a nuclear missile competes in the Hophaus Southgate Inaugural Best Dressed Dachshund competition on September 19, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. 30 mini dachshunds, 6 standard dachshunds and 18 dachshund puppies all competed for first place and for Best Dressed Dachshund during the annual Oktoberfest celebration. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
- A general view as dachshunds compete in the Hophaus Southgate Inaugural Dachshund Running of the Wieners Race on September 19, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. 30 mini dachshunds, 6 standard dachshunds and 18 dachshund puppies all competed for first place and for Best Dressed Dachshund during the annual Oktoberfest celebration. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
- A mini dachshund chases a competitor as he competes in the Hophaus Southgate Inaugural Dachshund Running of the Wieners Race on September 19, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. 30 mini dachshunds, 6 standard dachshunds and 18 dachshund puppies all competed for first place and for Best Dressed Dachshund during the annual Oktoberfest celebration. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
- A worker cleans a section of red carpet on the eve of the 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, in downtown Los Angeles, California, September 19, 2015. Actor Andy Samberg will host the Emmy Awards, the biggest honors in television, in Los Angeles on September 20, 2015. (Mark Ralston/AFP-Getty Images)
- People carry a coffin of a man, who was killed in a Saudi-led airstrike during his funeral, in the Old City of Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The overnight airstrikes against Yemen’s Shiite rebels and their allies have killed almost 30 people, including civilians, in the capital Sanaa, security and medical officials there said Saturday. The coalition’ airstrikes hit an apartment building in the center of the capital, a UNESCO world heritage site, killing a family of nine, the officials who remain neutral in the conflict that has divided Yemen’s security forces said. (Hani Mohammed/Associated Press)
- Honor Guard members are reflected in the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial as they take part in the 29th annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Mark Reis/The Gazette via AP)
- A race fan looks to the track before the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Joliet, Ill. (Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press)
- One World Trade Center tower rises above low hanging fog blanketing Lower Manhattan seen from The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City, N.J., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. (Julio Cortez/Associated Press)
- People take photos of the Beijing skyline from the top of the China World Trade Center Tower 3 at sunset after competing in the China Vertical Run, a race up the building’s steps, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The 330-meter (1,083 foot) tower is the tallest building in Beijing, and though the city is notorious for its air pollution, an extended run of mostly clear days afforded a good view of the city on Saturday. (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press)
- A group of runners near the finish line during the 25th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeastern Pennsylvania Race / Walk For The Cure held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in downtown Scranton, Pa. Over 4,000 participants took part in the event. (Butch Comgys/The Scranton Times-Tribune via AP)
- A model displays a 2016 Spring/Summer design by Andres Sarda at the Madrid’s Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. (Daniel Ochoa de Olza/Associated Press)
- Pope Francis waves from his popemobile as he rides from the airport in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Pope Francis began his 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States, embarking on his first trip to the onetime Cold War foes after helping to nudge forward their historic rapprochement. (Enric Marti/Associated Press)
- Cuba’s President Raul Castro escorts Pope Francis during the pope’s arrival ceremony at the airport in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Pope Francis begins a 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States on Saturday, embarking on his first trip to the onetime Cold War foes after helping to nudge forward their historic rapprochement. (Ramon Espinosa/Associated Press)
- A gust of wind blows off Pope Francis’ mantle as he descends from the plane upon his arrival at Jose Marti international airport in Havana on September 19, 2015. Pope Francis on Saturday urged the United States and Cuba to pursue their nascent reconciliation as he arrived in Havana on the first leg of a high-profile trip that will also take him to the US. (Pool/Tony Gentile/AFP-Getty Images)
- A man with Vatican and Cuban flags tucked into his hat waits for the arrival of Pope Francis in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Pope Francis begins a 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States on Saturday, embarking on his first trip to the onetime Cold War foes after helping to nudge forward their historic rapprochement. (Enric Marti/Associated Press)
- A woman holds a photo of Pope Francis during his visit in Havana on September 19, 2015, on the first leg of a high-profile trip that will also take him to the United States. (Luis Acosta/AFP-Getty Images)