What happened on Sunday August 02, 2020?

About August 2nd, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken successfully completed the SpaceX Dragon capsule mission, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico. This historic event marked the first commercial crewed mission to the International Space Station, signaling a new era of private space exploration.
  • Day of the week: August 2nd, 2020 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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August 02, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 2020:

  • SpaceX Completes First Commercial Crewed Mission NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken successfully completed the SpaceX Dragon capsule mission, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico. This historic event marked the first commercial crewed mission to the International Space Station, signaling a new era of private space exploration.
  • SpaceX Completes First Commercial Crewed Mission NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken successfully completed the SpaceX Dragon capsule mission, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico. This historic event marked the first commercial crewed mission to the International Space Station, signaling a new era of private space exploration.
  • Islamic State Prison Break in Jalalabad A sophisticated terrorist operation by Islamic State militants resulted in a violent jail break in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. The attack involved planting bombs at the prison entrance, leading to an intense 20-hour gunfight that resulted in 29 deaths and the escape of over 300 prisoners, posing significant security challenges.
  • Islamic State Prison Break in Jalalabad A sophisticated terrorist operation by Islamic State militants resulted in a violent jail break in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. The attack involved planting bombs at the prison entrance, leading to an intense 20-hour gunfight that resulted in 29 deaths and the escape of over 300 prisoners, posing significant security challenges.
  • South Africa Reaches Grim COVID-19 Milestone South Africa reported over 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 10,107 deaths, representing the highest total on the African continent. This milestone underscored the severe impact of the pandemic in the region and the challenges faced by healthcare systems.
  • South Africa Reaches Grim COVID-19 Milestone South Africa reported over 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 10,107 deaths, representing the highest total on the African continent. This milestone underscored the severe impact of the pandemic in the region and the challenges faced by healthcare systems.
  • UAE Launches First Arab Nuclear Power Station The United Arab Emirates activated the Barakah nuclear power plant, marking the first operational nuclear power station in the Arab world. This significant technological achievement represents a major step in the region's energy diversification and sustainable development strategy.
  • UAE Launches First Arab Nuclear Power Station The United Arab Emirates activated the Barakah nuclear power plant, marking the first operational nuclear power station in the Arab world. This significant technological achievement represents a major step in the region's energy diversification and sustainable development strategy.
  • Victoria, Australia Imposes State of Disaster Due to COVID-19 The Australian state of Victoria declared a state of disaster and implemented stringent lockdown measures in response to a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, highlighting the ongoing challenges of pandemic management.
  • Victoria, Australia Imposes State of Disaster Due to COVID-19 The Australian state of Victoria declared a state of disaster and implemented stringent lockdown measures in response to a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, highlighting the ongoing challenges of pandemic management.
  • Mary Prince Day Established in Bermuda Bermuda officially recognized Mary Prince Day, commemorating the first known Black woman to publicly share her life story of slavery. Her powerful narrative played a crucial role in accelerating the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire, marking a significant milestone in the fight for human rights.
  • Mary Prince Day Established in Bermuda Bermuda officially recognized Mary Prince Day, commemorating the first known Black woman to publicly share her life story of slavery. Her powerful narrative played a crucial role in accelerating the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire, marking a significant milestone in the fight for human rights.

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August 02, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 02, 2020?


August 02, 2020 was a Sunday and it was the 215th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2020 can also be written as 8/2/2020 in the US and as 2/8/2020 in UK and Europe.

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August 02, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 2020:

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August 02, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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August 02, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 2020 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:55 pm and setting at 05:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 2020.

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How old is someone born on August 02, 2020?


Someone born on August 02, 2020 is:

4 years 8 months old,

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