What happened on Thursday August 19, 2021?

Here's what happened on August 19, 2021:

• Taliban Declares Formation of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan The Taliban officially proclaimed the establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, marking a significant political transformation and the complete takeover of the country's governance structure after decades of conflict and international intervention.
• Taliban Declares Formation of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan The Taliban officially proclaimed the establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, marking a significant political transformation and the complete takeover of the country's governance structure after decades of conflict and international intervention.
• Ahmad Massoud Vows Resistance Against Taliban Ahmad Massoud, the 32-year-old son of legendary anti-Soviet mujahideen leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, publicly declared his intention to resist any potential Taliban assault on the Panjshir Valley. Aligned with self-proclaimed acting president Amrullah Saleh, Massoud warned that the Taliban would face fierce and determined resistance if they attempted to take control of the region, signaling the potential for continued conflict in Afghanistan.
• Ahmad Massoud Vows Resistance Against Taliban Ahmad Massoud, the 32-year-old son of legendary anti-Soviet mujahideen leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, publicly declared his intention to resist any potential Taliban assault on the Panjshir Valley. Aligned with self-proclaimed acting president Amrullah Saleh, Massoud warned that the Taliban would face fierce and determined resistance if they attempted to take control of the region, signaling the potential for continued conflict in Afghanistan.
• Biden's Statement on Taliban's International Recognition U.S. President Joe Biden challenged the Taliban, stating that the group must decide whether it wants international recognition, while noting that the Taliban's fundamental priorities remained unchanged over the past two decades.
• Biden's Statement on Taliban's International Recognition U.S. President Joe Biden challenged the Taliban, stating that the group must decide whether it wants international recognition, while noting that the Taliban's fundamental priorities remained unchanged over the past two decades.
• Deadly Incidents at Kabul Airport During Evacuation Chaotic scenes continued at Kabul's international airport as civilians desperately attempted to flee the country. Tragically, 12 people were confirmed dead due to stampedes and gun-related incidents, highlighting the extreme tension and humanitarian crisis during the Taliban's takeover.
• Deadly Incidents at Kabul Airport During Evacuation Chaotic scenes continued at Kabul's international airport as civilians desperately attempted to flee the country. Tragically, 12 people were confirmed dead due to stampedes and gun-related incidents, highlighting the extreme tension and humanitarian crisis during the Taliban's takeover.
• Taliban Violence During Independence Day Protests Violent confrontations erupted in Asadabad during Independence Day celebrations when a Taliban militant was stabbed by protesters. In retaliation, fellow Taliban militants fired into the crowd, resulting in two fatalities and eight injuries. Similar tensions were reported in Jalalabad, where two additional people were wounded during protests.
• Taliban Violence During Independence Day Protests Violent confrontations erupted in Asadabad during Independence Day celebrations when a Taliban militant was stabbed by protesters. In retaliation, fellow Taliban militants fired into the crowd, resulting in two fatalities and eight injuries. Similar tensions were reported in Jalalabad, where two additional people were wounded during protests.
• Operation Allies Refuge Evacuation Progress The Pentagon reported that 7,000 civilians had been successfully evacuated since August 14 as part of Operation Allies Refuge, underscoring the massive international effort to extract vulnerable populations from Afghanistan.
• Operation Allies Refuge Evacuation Progress The Pentagon reported that 7,000 civilians had been successfully evacuated since August 14 as part of Operation Allies Refuge, underscoring the massive international effort to extract vulnerable populations from Afghanistan.

Events in 2021

August 19, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 2021

August 19, 2021 was a Thursday and it was the 231st day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 2021 can also be written as 8/19/2021 in the US and as 19/8/2021 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 19, 2021:

• Sonny Chiba

  Legendary Japanese actor and martial artist famous for his iconic roles in martial arts films, particularly the 'Street Fighter' series.

• Chuck Close

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

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August 19, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 2021 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 2021 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, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:22 pm and setting at 03:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 2021.

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Someone born on August 19, 2021 is:

3 years 8 months old,

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or 194 weeks and 6 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 2021?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 19, 2021.

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