What happened on Thursday January 02, 2020?

Here's what happened on January 02, 2020:

• US Drone Strike Kills Iranian General Qasem Soleimani Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was killed in a targeted US drone strike in Baghdad on January 3, 2020, under the direct orders of President Donald Trump. The airstrike was justified by the US administration as a preemptive measure against a perceived imminent threat, with President Trump claiming that Soleimani was responsible for killing or severely wounding thousands of Americans and was planning further attacks. The assassination marked a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, sparking international controversy and potential geopolitical repercussions.
• US Drone Strike Kills Iranian General Qasem Soleimani Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was killed in a targeted US drone strike in Baghdad on January 3, 2020, under the direct orders of President Donald Trump. The airstrike was justified by the US administration as a preemptive measure against a perceived imminent threat, with President Trump claiming that Soleimani was responsible for killing or severely wounding thousands of Americans and was planning further attacks. The assassination marked a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, sparking international controversy and potential geopolitical repercussions.
• Carlos Ghosn Arrest Warrant Issued by Lebanon The Lebanese justice minister announced the receipt of an Interpol arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn, the former Chairman of Nissan who dramatically escaped house arrest in Japan and fled to Lebanon. This development highlighted the complex international legal challenges surrounding Ghosn's high-profile financial misconduct case and his subsequent dramatic escape from judicial proceedings in Japan.
• Carlos Ghosn Arrest Warrant Issued by Lebanon The Lebanese justice minister announced the receipt of an Interpol arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn, the former Chairman of Nissan who dramatically escaped house arrest in Japan and fled to Lebanon. This development highlighted the complex international legal challenges surrounding Ghosn's high-profile financial misconduct case and his subsequent dramatic escape from judicial proceedings in Japan.

Events in 2020

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

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 2020

January 02, 2020 was a Thursday and it was the 2nd day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 2020 can also be written as 1/2/2020 in the US and as 2/1/2020 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 2020 in January 2020 calendar

Famous people died on January 02, 2020:

• John Baldessari
• Luis Fernando Orozco

Famous people who died in 2020

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 2020 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:48 am and setting at 12:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 2020.

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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 2020

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Someone born on January 02, 2020 is:

5 years 4 months old,

or 64 months and 9 days old,

or 279 weeks and 3 days old,

or 1956 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 2020?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 02, 2020.

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