Wednesday January 01, 2020: on this day
About January 1st, 2020, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 1st, 2020 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan
More about January 1st, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on January 1st, 2020.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 01, 2020?
- January 01, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 01, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 01, 2020?
- How old is someone born on January 01, 2020?
- January 01, 2020: What famous people died on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 01, 2020?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2020?
- Who was the Pope on January 01, 2020?
- Back in 2020
What day of the week was January 01, 2020?
January 01, 2020 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 01, 2020 can also be written as 1/1/2020 in the US and as 1/1/2020 in UK and Europe.
January 01, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 01, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 2020 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 01, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 01, 2020 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 11:02 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 2020.
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Who was born on January 01, 2020?
Famous people born on January 01, 2020:
- Lun Yu
Ancient Chinese philosopher known for his ethical teachings.
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How old is someone born on January 01, 2020?
Someone born on January 01, 2020 is:
4 years 8 months old,
or 56 months and 14 days old,
or 245 weeks and 4 days old,
or 1719 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2020?
There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2020?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 01, 2020.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
January 01, 2020: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 01, 2020:
- Morgon
Renowned philosopher known for his groundbreaking theories on ethics.
- Beatrice Mintz
Beatrice Mintz was a pioneering developmental biologist who made significant contributions to the field.
- Lexii Alijai
Lexii Alijai was an American rapper who gained recognition for her freestyle videos on YouTube.
- Ante Babaja
Ante Babaja was a renowned Croatian film director known for his poetic and visually striking films.
- Antonieta Rivas Lara
A Mexican politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and was known for her advocacy of women's rights and social justice.
- Herndon Wilkins
Herndon Wilkins was an American journalist and author who worked for various publications, including the Wall Street Journal and the New...
- Auda Khalil
Auda Khalil was a Sudanese poet known for his lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of identity and social justice.
- Auda Ismail
Auda Ismail was a Sudanese diplomat who served as the Permanent Representative of Sudan to the United Nations from 1990 to 2000.
- Khalil Taha
Khalil Taha was a Palestinian poet and academic who was known for his lyrical and politically-charged poetry.
- Thekla Reuter
Thekla Reuter was a German biologist who specialized in the study of plant genetics and made important discoveries in the field of plant...
- Cleofas Adaza
Cleofas Adaza was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
- Alija Hafizović
Alija Hafizović was a Bosnian poet and writer.
- Calel Kahana
Calel Kahana was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset.
- Noelie Roux
Noelie Roux was a French writer known for her novels and short stories.
- Armias Harutyunyan
Armias Harutyunyan was an Armenian historian who specialized in the history of the Armenian Genocide.
- Valmore Savard
Valmore Savard was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Quebec from 1976 to 1994.
- Margrete Solberg
Margrete Solberg was a Norwegian chemist who made contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
- Ercilia Lara
Ercilia Lara was a Peruvian novelist known for her novels exploring themes of family, identity, and social change.
- Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen
German entrepreneur known for his contributions to the aviation industry.
- Alexander Frater
British travel writer and journalist (b. 1937).
Who was the US President on January 01, 2020?
On January 01, 2020 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2020?
On January 01, 2020 the UK Prime Minister was Boris Johnson (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 01, 2020?
On January 01, 2020 the Pope was Francis.
Back in 2020
What is special about January 1st?
January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
- 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),
What happened in 2020?
2020 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Iranian General Qasem Soleimani is killed by an American airstrike near Baghdad International Airport, igniting global concerns of a potential armed conflict.
- Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashes immediately after takeoff at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport; all 176 on board are killed. The plane was shot down by an Iranian anti-aircraft missile.
- Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts, and kills 39 people.
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What was the calendar for January 2020?
January 2020 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.