Historical Events
Historic Event
Aug 26 Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former US Vatican Ambassador, claims Pope Francis knew of and ignored sex abuse allegations against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick
- Aug 27 UN releases report saying Myanmar military leaders should face genocide and crimes against humanity charges for violence against Rohingya
- Aug 27 Reigning French Open tennis champion Simona Halep becomes first top-seeded woman to lose in 1st round of the U.S. Open; loses to Kaia Kanepi 6-2, 6-4; first match at newly renovated Louis Armstrong Stadium
- Aug 28 Chinese ride-sharing firm Didi Chuxing issues public apology after second Hitch passenger killed within three months
Music History
Aug 28 Aretha Franklin lies in state at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit in a 24 carat coffin
- Aug 28 Puerto Rico raises official death toll of 2017 Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975
Contract of Interest
Aug 29 Star quarterback Aaron Rodgers signs NFL record contract extension with the Green Bay Packers; 4 years worth $134m rising to a possible $180m with a record $103m in guarantees
Historic Event
Aug 29 John McCain is only the third person to lie in state at the Arizona state capital rotunda in Phoenix
- Aug 29 Germany hands back human remains of Namibian Herero and Nama people murdered during 1904-08 genocide at church service in Berlin
Historic Event
Aug 29 Russian President Vladimir Putin announces new retirement ages, 60 for women, 65 for men in TV address, amid protests
Film Premiere
Aug 30 Film "Roma" directed and written by Alfonso Cuarón, (Best Director 2019 Academy Awards) starring Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira premieres at the Venice Film Festival
Film Premiere
Aug 30 Film "The Favourite" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Olivia Coleman (Best Actress Academy Awards 2019), Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone premieres at the Venice Film Festival
- Aug 31 19-year old Indonesian boy rescued after 49 days afloat when his floating fish trap became adrift
Film Premiere
Aug 31 "A Star is Born" film remake directed by and starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga premieres at the Venice Film Festival
