August new month 2019

August 2019! A warm and sunny month in the Northern Hemisphere, and a great time to enjoy the outdoors. Here are some notable events and holidays that took place in August 2019:

Notable Events:

  1. NASA's Parker Solar Probe: Launched on August 12, 2018, the Parker Solar Probe became the closest human-made object to the Sun, reaching a distance of about 15 million miles (24 million kilometers) from the Sun's surface.
  2. Amazon Rainforest Fires: In August 2019, massive wildfires broke out in the Amazon rainforest, sparking international concern and debate about climate change and deforestation.
  3. Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protests continued in Hong Kong, with thousands of people taking to the streets to demand greater autonomy and democratic reforms.
  4. NASA's Mars 2020: In August 2019, NASA announced the name of its next Mars rover, Perseverance, which was scheduled to launch in July 2020 and explore Mars' Jezero crater.

Holidays:

  1. August 1: World Wide Web Day
  2. August 12: International Youth Day
  3. August 15: Assumption of Mary (Catholic holiday)
  4. August 21: Senior Citizens' Day (USA)
  5. August 31: International Day of the Disappeared

Sports:

  1. MLB Playoffs: The Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs began in August 2019, with the Washington Nationals ultimately winning the World Series.
  2. NFL Preseason: The National Football League (NFL) preseason games took place in August 2019, with the regular season starting in September.

Music and Movies:

  1. New Music Releases: August 2019 saw the release of new albums from artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Jonas Brothers.
  2. Movie Releases: Some notable movie releases in August 2019 included "Spider-Man: Far From Home," "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," and "Good Boys."

These are just a few of the many events, holidays, and releases that took place in August 2019. It was a busy and exciting month, with plenty to keep us entertained and informed!