What happened on Wednesday August 14, 2019?

About August 14th, 2019, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Trump administration strategically postponed new tariffs on select Chinese imports, indicating potential flexibility in ongoing trade negotiations. This delay suggested a nuanced approach to managing economic tensions between the United States and China.
  • Day of the week: August 14th, 2019 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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August 14, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 2019:

  • US-China Trade Tensions: Tariff Delay The Trump administration strategically postponed new tariffs on select Chinese imports, indicating potential flexibility in ongoing trade negotiations. This delay suggested a nuanced approach to managing economic tensions between the United States and China.
  • US-China Trade Tensions: Tariff Delay The Trump administration strategically postponed new tariffs on select Chinese imports, indicating potential flexibility in ongoing trade negotiations. This delay suggested a nuanced approach to managing economic tensions between the United States and China.
  • Jeffrey Epstein Prison Death Leads to Administrative Changes Following the controversial death of Jeffrey Epstein in federal custody, the Department of Justice took immediate administrative actions. The prison warden was reassigned, and the guards directly responsible for monitoring Epstein were suspended, signaling an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
  • Jeffrey Epstein Prison Death Leads to Administrative Changes Following the controversial death of Jeffrey Epstein in federal custody, the Department of Justice took immediate administrative actions. The prison warden was reassigned, and the guards directly responsible for monitoring Epstein were suspended, signaling an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
  • Hong Kong Airport Protests Disrupt Operations Flights at Hong Kong's international airport resumed after two days of significant disruptions caused by pro-democracy protests. Police engaged in confrontations with demonstrators, with approximately three dozen protesters remaining in the airport's arrivals area. Despite the tensions, airport operations gradually returned to normal, highlighting the ongoing political unrest in the region.
  • Hong Kong Airport Protests Disrupt Operations Flights at Hong Kong's international airport resumed after two days of significant disruptions caused by pro-democracy protests. Police engaged in confrontations with demonstrators, with approximately three dozen protesters remaining in the airport's arrivals area. Despite the tensions, airport operations gradually returned to normal, highlighting the ongoing political unrest in the region.
  • Russian Authorities Evacuate Village Near Nuclear Accident Site Following a deadly nuclear accident that claimed seven lives, Russian authorities ordered the evacuation of the nearest village. This precautionary measure underscored the potential environmental and health risks associated with the incident.
  • Russian Authorities Evacuate Village Near Nuclear Accident Site Following a deadly nuclear accident that claimed seven lives, Russian authorities ordered the evacuation of the nearest village. This precautionary measure underscored the potential environmental and health risks associated with the incident.
  • Potential Mass Shooting Prevented in Ohio An 18-year-old Ohio man was arrested after authorities discovered a potential mass shooting threat. Law enforcement seized twelve rifles and 10,000 rounds of ammunition from his residence, preventing a potentially catastrophic incident.
  • Potential Mass Shooting Prevented in Ohio An 18-year-old Ohio man was arrested after authorities discovered a potential mass shooting threat. Law enforcement seized twelve rifles and 10,000 rounds of ammunition from his residence, preventing a potentially catastrophic incident.
  • CBS and Viacom Reunite in Major Media Merger CBS and Viacom announced a significant $12 billion merger, reuniting two media powerhouses that had previously split. This strategic consolidation aimed to strengthen their competitive position in the rapidly evolving media and entertainment landscape.
  • CBS and Viacom Reunite in Major Media Merger CBS and Viacom announced a significant $12 billion merger, reuniting two media powerhouses that had previously split. This strategic consolidation aimed to strengthen their competitive position in the rapidly evolving media and entertainment landscape.
  • States Challenge Trump Administration's Clean Energy Policy A coalition of twenty-two states and seven municipalities filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era carbon dioxide emission regulations. This legal action highlighted ongoing environmental policy disputes in the United States.
  • States Challenge Trump Administration's Clean Energy Policy A coalition of twenty-two states and seven municipalities filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era carbon dioxide emission regulations. This legal action highlighted ongoing environmental policy disputes in the United States.
  • Sexual Harassment Investigation Launched Against Plácido Domingo The Los Angeles Opera initiated a formal investigation into sexual harassment allegations against renowned opera singer Plácido Domingo, reflecting broader societal movements addressing misconduct in the entertainment industry.
  • Sexual Harassment Investigation Launched Against Plácido Domingo The Los Angeles Opera initiated a formal investigation into sexual harassment allegations against renowned opera singer Plácido Domingo, reflecting broader societal movements addressing misconduct in the entertainment industry.
  • FAA Grounds Specific MacBook Pro Models The Federal Aviation Administration implemented a ban on certain MacBook Pro laptop models due to identified fire risks, prioritizing passenger safety during air travel.
  • FAA Grounds Specific MacBook Pro Models The Federal Aviation Administration implemented a ban on certain MacBook Pro laptop models due to identified fire risks, prioritizing passenger safety during air travel.
  • Islamabad Implements Plastic Bag Ban Pakistan took a significant environmental step by implementing a plastic bag ban in Islamabad, demonstrating a commitment to reducing plastic waste and promoting ecological sustainability.
  • Islamabad Implements Plastic Bag Ban Pakistan took a significant environmental step by implementing a plastic bag ban in Islamabad, demonstrating a commitment to reducing plastic waste and promoting ecological sustainability.

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August 14, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 14, 2019?


August 14, 2019 was a Wednesday and it was the 226th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 2019 can also be written as 8/14/2019 in the US and as 14/8/2019 in UK and Europe.

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August 14, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 2019:

  • Polly Farmer

    Legendary Australian rules football player and coach who significantly influenced the sport's development in Western Australia.

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August 14, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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August 14, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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August 14, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 2019 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:47 pm and setting at 05:57 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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How old is someone born on August 14, 2019?


Someone born on August 14, 2019 is:

5 years 8 months old,

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