What happened on Friday August 09, 2019?

Here's what happened on August 09, 2019:

• U.S.-China Trade War Heightens Recession Fears Escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have intensified concerns about a potential economic recession. The ongoing trade dispute has created significant market uncertainty, with numerous economists warning about potential negative economic consequences and global market instability.
• U.S.-China Trade War Heightens Recession Fears Escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have intensified concerns about a potential economic recession. The ongoing trade dispute has created significant market uncertainty, with numerous economists warning about potential negative economic consequences and global market instability.
• McConnell Considers Expanded Gun Background Checks Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell signaled potential openness to expanding background checks for firearm purchases in response to recent mass shootings in Ohio and Texas. While not fully endorsing the measure, McConnell stated the issue would be 'front and center' when the Senate reconvenes. President Trump expressed support, though reportedly influenced by NRA leadership, and Democrats remained skeptical about the likelihood of actual legislative action.
• McConnell Considers Expanded Gun Background Checks Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell signaled potential openness to expanding background checks for firearm purchases in response to recent mass shootings in Ohio and Texas. While not fully endorsing the measure, McConnell stated the issue would be 'front and center' when the Senate reconvenes. President Trump expressed support, though reportedly influenced by NRA leadership, and Democrats remained skeptical about the likelihood of actual legislative action.
• Trump Appoints Joseph Maguire as Acting National Intelligence Director President Trump announced the appointment of Joseph Maguire as acting director of national intelligence, effective August 15. Maguire, a retired Navy vice admiral and director of the National Counterterrorism Center, was chosen after Trump's initial nominee, Rep. John Ratcliffe, faced bipartisan opposition due to lack of relevant experience. The appointment followed the departure of Sue Gordon, the deputy director of national intelligence.
• Trump Appoints Joseph Maguire as Acting National Intelligence Director President Trump announced the appointment of Joseph Maguire as acting director of national intelligence, effective August 15. Maguire, a retired Navy vice admiral and director of the National Counterterrorism Center, was chosen after Trump's initial nominee, Rep. John Ratcliffe, faced bipartisan opposition due to lack of relevant experience. The appointment followed the departure of Sue Gordon, the deputy director of national intelligence.
• Trump Considers Commuting Rod Blagojevich's Sentence President Trump indicated he was 'strongly considering' commuting the prison sentence of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on 18 corruption charges. Trump characterized Blagojevich's conviction as unfair, specifically referencing a recorded phone call about a Senate seat. The potential commutation is currently under review.
• Trump Considers Commuting Rod Blagojevich's Sentence President Trump indicated he was 'strongly considering' commuting the prison sentence of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on 18 corruption charges. Trump characterized Blagojevich's conviction as unfair, specifically referencing a recorded phone call about a Senate seat. The potential commutation is currently under review.
• Trump Departs for New Jersey Vacation and Fundraising President Trump left the White House for a 10-day August vacation at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf resort. During his trip, he was scheduled to attend two high-profile fundraisers in the Hamptons, expected to generate approximately $10 million. The fundraiser hosted by real estate developer Stephen Ross sparked boycott calls for his luxury fitness brands SoulCycle and Equinox. Trump's aides suggested he would primarily spend time golfing, watching cable news, and using Twitter.
• Trump Departs for New Jersey Vacation and Fundraising President Trump left the White House for a 10-day August vacation at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf resort. During his trip, he was scheduled to attend two high-profile fundraisers in the Hamptons, expected to generate approximately $10 million. The fundraiser hosted by real estate developer Stephen Ross sparked boycott calls for his luxury fitness brands SoulCycle and Equinox. Trump's aides suggested he would primarily spend time golfing, watching cable news, and using Twitter.

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August 09, 2019 was a Friday and it was the 221st day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2019 can also be written as 8/9/2019 in the US and as 9/8/2019 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 09, 2019:

• Fahrudin Jusufi

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 09, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 2019 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:40 pm and setting at 01:35 am.

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

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Someone born on August 09, 2019 is:

5 years 6 months old,

or 66 months and 9 days old,

or 288 weeks and 4 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2019?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 09, 2019.

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