What happened on Wednesday August 28, 2019?

About August 28th, 2019, in brief:

  • Historical events: 1.7 million people, representing a quarter of Hong Kong's population, participated in a peaceful pro-democracy protest, demonstrating massive public opposition to increasing Chinese government control.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 2019 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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August 28, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 2019:

  • Massive Pro-Democracy Protest in Hong Kong 1.7 million people, representing a quarter of Hong Kong's population, participated in a peaceful pro-democracy protest, demonstrating massive public opposition to increasing Chinese government control.
  • Massive Pro-Democracy Protest in Hong Kong 1.7 million people, representing a quarter of Hong Kong's population, participated in a peaceful pro-democracy protest, demonstrating massive public opposition to increasing Chinese government control.
  • Boris Johnson Prorogues British Parliament British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspended parliament for 5 weeks to limit opposition to a no-deal Brexit, triggering a significant constitutional and political crisis that sparked widespread protests and legal challenges.
  • Boris Johnson Prorogues British Parliament British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspended parliament for 5 weeks to limit opposition to a no-deal Brexit, triggering a significant constitutional and political crisis that sparked widespread protests and legal challenges.
  • Greta Thunberg's Transatlantic Climate Voyage Climate change activist Greta Thunberg arrived in New York after sailing across the Atlantic in an emissions-free voyage, symbolizing her commitment to reducing carbon footprint and raising global climate awareness.
  • Greta Thunberg's Transatlantic Climate Voyage Climate change activist Greta Thunberg arrived in New York after sailing across the Atlantic in an emissions-free voyage, symbolizing her commitment to reducing carbon footprint and raising global climate awareness.
  • Iceland Holds Funeral for First Climate Change Glacier Loss A symbolic funeral was held for Okjökull glacier, marking the first Icelandic glacier officially declared 'dead' due to climate change, serving as a powerful environmental statement about global warming's impact.
  • Iceland Holds Funeral for First Climate Change Glacier Loss A symbolic funeral was held for Okjökull glacier, marking the first Icelandic glacier officially declared 'dead' due to climate change, serving as a powerful environmental statement about global warming's impact.
  • DiCaprio's Environmental Donation for Amazon Fires Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental organization Earth Alliance donated $5 million to combat devastating fires in the Amazon rainforest, drawing global attention to the ecological crisis.
  • DiCaprio's Environmental Donation for Amazon Fires Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental organization Earth Alliance donated $5 million to combat devastating fires in the Amazon rainforest, drawing global attention to the ecological crisis.
  • Landmark Acquittal in El Salvador Reproductive Rights Case Evelyn Hernández was cleared of killing her newborn baby in a retrial, representing a significant moment in El Salvador's strict anti-abortion legal landscape and women's reproductive rights.
  • Groundbreaking Human Ancestor Skull Discovery Archaeologist Yohannes Haile-Selassie discovered a 3.8-million-year-old Australopithecus anamensis skull in Ethiopia, challenging previous understanding of human evolutionary theory.
  • Landmark Acquittal in El Salvador Reproductive Rights Case Evelyn Hernández was cleared of killing her newborn baby in a retrial, representing a significant moment in El Salvador's strict anti-abortion legal landscape and women's reproductive rights.
  • Groundbreaking Human Ancestor Skull Discovery Archaeologist Yohannes Haile-Selassie discovered a 3.8-million-year-old Australopithecus anamensis skull in Ethiopia, challenging previous understanding of human evolutionary theory.
  • Sudan's Ex-President Admits to Receiving Saudi Funds Sudanese Ex-President Omar al-Bashir publicly admitted to receiving $90 million from Saudi Arabian royals during the start of his corruption trial in Khartoum, further exposing systemic political corruption.
  • Mass Shooting in Odessa, Texas A gunman killed seven people and injured 22 during a high-speed chase in Odessa, Texas, adding to the ongoing national conversation about gun violence and public safety.
  • Mass Shooting in Odessa, Texas A gunman killed seven people and injured 22 during a high-speed chase in Odessa, Texas, adding to the ongoing national conversation about gun violence and public safety.
  • Sudan's Ex-President Admits to Receiving Saudi Funds Sudanese Ex-President Omar al-Bashir publicly admitted to receiving $90 million from Saudi Arabian royals during the start of his corruption trial in Khartoum, further exposing systemic political corruption.
  • Cyberattack on Texas Towns Computer systems in 22 small Texas towns were simultaneously hacked and held for ransom, prompting a federal investigation and highlighting growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
  • Cyberattack on Texas Towns Computer systems in 22 small Texas towns were simultaneously hacked and held for ransom, prompting a federal investigation and highlighting growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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August 28, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 28, 2019?


August 28, 2019 was a Wednesday and it was the 240th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2019 can also be written as 8/28/2019 in the US and as 28/8/2019 in UK and Europe.

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August 28, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 2019:

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  • Alfiero Alfieri
  • Sogyal Rinpoche

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August 28, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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August 28, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 2019 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:46 am and setting at 07:28 pm.

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 28, 2019?


Someone born on August 28, 2019 is:

5 years 8 months old,

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or 297 weeks and 4 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2019?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2019?

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