What happened on Tuesday August 06, 2019?

About August 6th, 2019, in brief:

  • Historical events: A lawyer representing 800 Boy Scouts has identified 350 alleged sex abusers within the organization, describing it as potentially 'the largest paedophile ring on earth'. This revelation exposes a systemic pattern of sexual abuse and raises serious questions about the organization's historical oversight and protection of children.
  • Day of the week: August 6th, 2019 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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August 06, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 2019:

  • Boy Scouts of America Confronted with Massive Sexual Abuse Scandal A lawyer representing 800 Boy Scouts has identified 350 alleged sex abusers within the organization, describing it as potentially 'the largest paedophile ring on earth'. This revelation exposes a systemic pattern of sexual abuse and raises serious questions about the organization's historical oversight and protection of children.
  • Boy Scouts of America Confronted with Massive Sexual Abuse Scandal A lawyer representing 800 Boy Scouts has identified 350 alleged sex abusers within the organization, describing it as potentially 'the largest paedophile ring on earth'. This revelation exposes a systemic pattern of sexual abuse and raises serious questions about the organization's historical oversight and protection of children.
  • Global Water Crisis: Quarter of Humanity Facing Water Scarcity A comprehensive report by the World Resources Institute reveals a critical global water shortage, highlighting that approximately 25% of the world's population is experiencing extreme water stress. The study identifies 17 countries at severe risk, including major urban centers like Cape Town, Los Angeles, and Bangalore, signaling an urgent need for water conservation and management strategies.
  • Global Water Crisis: Quarter of Humanity Facing Water Scarcity A comprehensive report by the World Resources Institute reveals a critical global water shortage, highlighting that approximately 25% of the world's population is experiencing extreme water stress. The study identifies 17 countries at severe risk, including major urban centers like Cape Town, Los Angeles, and Bangalore, signaling an urgent need for water conservation and management strategies.
  • Philippines Battles Severe Dengue Epidemic The Philippines has declared a national dengue epidemic, reporting a staggering 622 deaths and 146,000 confirmed cases in 2019. This public health crisis underscores the significant challenges in managing vector-borne diseases and the urgent need for comprehensive mosquito control and healthcare interventions.
  • Philippines Battles Severe Dengue Epidemic The Philippines has declared a national dengue epidemic, reporting a staggering 622 deaths and 146,000 confirmed cases in 2019. This public health crisis underscores the significant challenges in managing vector-borne diseases and the urgent need for comprehensive mosquito control and healthcare interventions.
  • US Imposes Comprehensive Sanctions on Venezuela The United States government has implemented wide-ranging sanctions against the Venezuelan government, escalating diplomatic and economic pressure on the nation. These sanctions represent a significant geopolitical intervention aimed at influencing Venezuela's political landscape and economic policies.
  • US Imposes Comprehensive Sanctions on Venezuela The United States government has implemented wide-ranging sanctions against the Venezuelan government, escalating diplomatic and economic pressure on the nation. These sanctions represent a significant geopolitical intervention aimed at influencing Venezuela's political landscape and economic policies.
  • Barneys New York Bankruptcy Signals Retail Industry Transformation Iconic luxury retailer Barneys New York files for bankruptcy, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the US retail sector. The filing comes amid a significant trend of store closures, with 7,567 retail stores shutting down in 2019, compared to 5,864 in the previous year, highlighting the profound disruption in traditional brick-and-mortar retail.
  • Barneys New York Bankruptcy Signals Retail Industry Transformation Iconic luxury retailer Barneys New York files for bankruptcy, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the US retail sector. The filing comes amid a significant trend of store closures, with 7,567 retail stores shutting down in 2019, compared to 5,864 in the previous year, highlighting the profound disruption in traditional brick-and-mortar retail.

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August 06, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 06, 2019?


August 06, 2019 was a Tuesday and it was the 218th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 2019 can also be written as 8/6/2019 in the US and as 6/8/2019 in UK and Europe.

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August 06, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 2019:

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August 06, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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August 06, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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August 06, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 2019 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 2019 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 06, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 11:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 2019.

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How old is someone born on August 06, 2019?


Someone born on August 06, 2019 is:

5 years 8 months old,

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You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 06, 2019.

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