What happened on Wednesday April 01, 2020?

About April 1st, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States coronavirus pandemic reached a critical milestone as the national death toll exceeded 4,000, surpassing China's initial numbers. In a single day, over 700 Americans died from COVID-19, with total infections nearing 190,000 and global cases approaching 800,000. President Trump emphasized the importance of social distancing and warned of worsening conditions.
  • Day of the week: April 1st, 2020 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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April 01, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 01, 2020:

  • U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses China The United States coronavirus pandemic reached a critical milestone as the national death toll exceeded 4,000, surpassing China's initial numbers. In a single day, over 700 Americans died from COVID-19, with total infections nearing 190,000 and global cases approaching 800,000. President Trump emphasized the importance of social distancing and warned of worsening conditions.
  • U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses China The United States coronavirus pandemic reached a critical milestone as the national death toll exceeded 4,000, surpassing China's initial numbers. In a single day, over 700 Americans died from COVID-19, with total infections nearing 190,000 and global cases approaching 800,000. President Trump emphasized the importance of social distancing and warned of worsening conditions.
  • Global Stock Markets Experience Worst Quarter Since 2008 Stock markets recorded their most challenging first quarter since the 2008 financial crisis, reflecting the severe economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Global Stock Markets Experience Worst Quarter Since 2008 Stock markets recorded their most challenging first quarter since the 2008 financial crisis, reflecting the severe economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • UN Calls for Massive Global Economic Response The United Nations urged a comprehensive coronavirus response amounting to 10 percent of global GDP, emphasizing the need for substantial economic intervention to mitigate pandemic impacts.
  • UN Calls for Massive Global Economic Response The United Nations urged a comprehensive coronavirus response amounting to 10 percent of global GDP, emphasizing the need for substantial economic intervention to mitigate pandemic impacts.
  • USS Theodore Roosevelt Coronavirus Outbreak The captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt urgently requested assistance as a coronavirus outbreak affected sailors aboard the naval vessel, raising concerns about military readiness during the pandemic.
  • USS Theodore Roosevelt Coronavirus Outbreak The captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt urgently requested assistance as a coronavirus outbreak affected sailors aboard the naval vessel, raising concerns about military readiness during the pandemic.
  • CNN Host Chris Cuomo Tests Positive for COVID-19 Chris Cuomo, CNN news anchor and brother of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, tested positive for the coronavirus, highlighting the pandemic's widespread impact on public figures.
  • CNN Host Chris Cuomo Tests Positive for COVID-19 Chris Cuomo, CNN news anchor and brother of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, tested positive for the coronavirus, highlighting the pandemic's widespread impact on public figures.
  • U.S. Offers Sanctions Relief to Venezuelan Leaders U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo proposed sanctions relief for Venezuelan leaders contingent upon power-sharing agreements, signaling potential diplomatic negotiations.
  • U.S. Offers Sanctions Relief to Venezuelan Leaders U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo proposed sanctions relief for Venezuelan leaders contingent upon power-sharing agreements, signaling potential diplomatic negotiations.
  • Appeals Court Blocks Florida Felon Voting Restrictions An appeals court prevented Florida's governor from implementing limitations on voting rights for former felons, preserving expanded electoral participation.
  • Appeals Court Blocks Florida Felon Voting Restrictions An appeals court prevented Florida's governor from implementing limitations on voting rights for former felons, preserving expanded electoral participation.
  • NYC to Investigate Amazon's Employee Termination New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an investigation into Amazon's dismissal of an employee who organized a workplace walkout demanding enhanced coronavirus protections for warehouse workers.
  • NYC to Investigate Amazon's Employee Termination New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an investigation into Amazon's dismissal of an employee who organized a workplace walkout demanding enhanced coronavirus protections for warehouse workers.
  • First Heat Wave Recorded in East Antarctica Researchers documented the first-ever heat wave in East Antarctica, providing significant evidence of ongoing climate change and its potential environmental consequences.
  • First Heat Wave Recorded in East Antarctica Researchers documented the first-ever heat wave in East Antarctica, providing significant evidence of ongoing climate change and its potential environmental consequences.
  • Turkish Military Intervention in Libyan Civil War Turkish Naval Forces launched missile strikes against Libyan National Army positions near Ajaylat, with the Government of National Accord reporting downing an enemy drone, escalating the ongoing Libyan conflict.
  • Turkish Military Intervention in Libyan Civil War Turkish Naval Forces launched missile strikes against Libyan National Army positions near Ajaylat, with the Government of National Accord reporting downing an enemy drone, escalating the ongoing Libyan conflict.
  • Whiting Petroleum Corporation Bankruptcy Whiting Petroleum Corporation filed for bankruptcy, reflecting the severe economic pressures facing the energy sector during the pandemic and global oil market disruption.
  • Whiting Petroleum Corporation Bankruptcy Whiting Petroleum Corporation filed for bankruptcy, reflecting the severe economic pressures facing the energy sector during the pandemic and global oil market disruption.
  • Israeli Health Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19 Israeli Health Minister Yaakov Litzman tested positive for coronavirus and entered quarantine, underscoring the pandemic's reach into government leadership.
  • Israeli Health Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19 Israeli Health Minister Yaakov Litzman tested positive for coronavirus and entered quarantine, underscoring the pandemic's reach into government leadership.

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April 01, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 01, 2020?


April 01, 2020 was a Wednesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 2020 can also be written as 4/1/2020 in the US and as 1/4/2020 in UK and Europe.

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April 01, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 01, 2020:

  • Ellis Marsalis
  • Bucky Pizzarelli
  • James Learmonth Gowans
  • Americo Severini

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April 01, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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April 01, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 01, 2020 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 2020 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 April 01, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:52 am and setting at 03:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 09, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 2020.

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How old is someone born on April 01, 2020?


Someone born on April 01, 2020 is:

5 years 1 month old,

or 61 months and 2 days old,

or 265 weeks and 3 days old,

or 1858 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 2020?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 01, 2020.

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