What happened on Monday August 19, 2019?

About August 19th, 2019, in brief:

  • Historical events: Massive pro-democracy demonstrations swept through Hong Kong, with an estimated 1.7 million protesters taking to the streets. The peaceful yet powerful protest challenged Chinese authority, despite intimidating military presence along the border and threats of severe legal consequences for participants.
  • Day of the week: August 19th, 2019 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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August 19, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 2019:

  • Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong Massive pro-democracy demonstrations swept through Hong Kong, with an estimated 1.7 million protesters taking to the streets. The peaceful yet powerful protest challenged Chinese authority, despite intimidating military presence along the border and threats of severe legal consequences for participants.
  • Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong Massive pro-democracy demonstrations swept through Hong Kong, with an estimated 1.7 million protesters taking to the streets. The peaceful yet powerful protest challenged Chinese authority, despite intimidating military presence along the border and threats of severe legal consequences for participants.
  • Kashmir Protests During Lockdown Tensions escalated in the disputed Kashmir region as protests erupted during a strict government lockdown. The demonstrations resulted in significant unrest, with at least 24 people injured and one fatality, highlighting the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in the area.
  • Kashmir Protests During Lockdown Tensions escalated in the disputed Kashmir region as protests erupted during a strict government lockdown. The demonstrations resulted in significant unrest, with at least 24 people injured and one fatality, highlighting the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in the area.
  • Iran-US Maritime Tensions Diplomatic tensions heightened as Iran warned the United States against intercepting an Iranian tanker departing Gibraltar. Iranian officials accused the vessel of 'fuel smuggling' for unnamed Arab countries, further straining already fragile international relations.
  • Iran-US Maritime Tensions Diplomatic tensions heightened as Iran warned the United States against intercepting an Iranian tanker departing Gibraltar. Iranian officials accused the vessel of 'fuel smuggling' for unnamed Arab countries, further straining already fragile international relations.
  • Israeli Military Action in Gaza Strip Israeli military forces killed three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, whom local sources claimed were independent militants. The incident underscored the ongoing volatility and complex dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • Israeli Military Action in Gaza Strip Israeli military forces killed three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, whom local sources claimed were independent militants. The incident underscored the ongoing volatility and complex dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • Portland Political Protests and Presidential Commentary A significant rally in Portland drew national attention, prompting President Trump to publicly consider designating Antifa as a terrorist organization. The event highlighted the growing political polarization and tensions surrounding protest movements in the United States.
  • Portland Political Protests and Presidential Commentary A significant rally in Portland drew national attention, prompting President Trump to publicly consider designating Antifa as a terrorist organization. The event highlighted the growing political polarization and tensions surrounding protest movements in the United States.
  • National Gun Control Advocacy Rally Gun control advocates organized nationwide rallies, demanding comprehensive background checks for all gun sales, 'red flag' legislation, and an automatic weapons ban. The demonstrations reflected ongoing public discourse about gun violence and legislative reform.
  • National Gun Control Advocacy Rally Gun control advocates organized nationwide rallies, demanding comprehensive background checks for all gun sales, 'red flag' legislation, and an automatic weapons ban. The demonstrations reflected ongoing public discourse about gun violence and legislative reform.
  • Correctional Officer Assault on Protesters A Rhode Island correctional officer resigned after deliberately driving his truck into a group of peaceful protesters advocating for asylum seeker release, injuring two activists. The incident raised serious concerns about professional conduct and protest safety.
  • Correctional Officer Assault on Protesters A Rhode Island correctional officer resigned after deliberately driving his truck into a group of peaceful protesters advocating for asylum seeker release, injuring two activists. The incident raised serious concerns about professional conduct and protest safety.

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August 19, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 19, 2019?


August 19, 2019 was a Monday and it was the 231st day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 2019 can also be written as 8/19/2019 in the US and as 19/8/2019 in UK and Europe.

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August 19, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 2019:

  • Lars Larsen

    Danish entrepreneur who founded JYSK, a successful international retail chain specializing in home furnishings and bedding.

  • Mohammed Zahur Khayyam
  • Frank Prats

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August 19, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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August 19, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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August 19, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 2019 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 10:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 2019.

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How old is someone born on August 19, 2019?


Someone born on August 19, 2019 is:

5 years 8 months old,

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