What happened on Saturday April 04, 2020?

Here's what happened on April 04, 2020:

• New York Calls for Healthcare Workers As coronavirus deaths spiked, New York issued an urgent call for additional healthcare workers to support the overwhelmed medical system during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Updates France reported 1,053 additional COVID-19 deaths, raising the national death toll to 7,560 with 89,953 confirmed cases. Simultaneously, Turkey deployed the Gendarmerie General Command to the city of Batman following a prison riot.
• CDC Recommends Mask Usage in Public The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation for Americans to wear masks in public spaces to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, marking a significant shift in pandemic response strategies.
• U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Iraq The United States-led Combined Joint Task Force–Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF–OIR) handed over Al-Taqaddum Air Base to Iraqi security forces, marking the fourth military base returned to Iraq in recent weeks, signaling a gradual military drawdown.
• U.S. Unemployment Rises The United States experienced a significant economic downturn as unemployment climbed to 4.4 percent, with the economy losing 700,000 jobs, reflecting the early economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• China's National Day of Mourning for COVID-19 Martyrs China held a national day of mourning to commemorate healthcare workers and citizens who died fighting the novel coronavirus disease outbreak, symbolizing the country's collective grief and respect for those who sacrificed during the pandemic.
• Turkish Military Intervention in Libyan Civil War Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces claimed to have shot down three Sukhoi Su-22 jets belonging to forces loyal to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, escalating the military conflict in Libya.
• Afghan Intelligence Arrests ISIL-KP Fighters The National Directorate of Security in Afghanistan successfully apprehended 20 ISIL–KP fighters, including their leader Aslam Farooqi, in a significant counterterrorism operation targeting the terrorist group's leadership.
• Sir Keir Starmer Wins Labour Party Leadership Sir Keir Starmer was elected as the new Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition in the United Kingdom, succeeding Jeremy Corbyn and marking a significant moment in British political leadership.
• Deadly Cartel Shootout in Chihuahua, Mexico A violent confrontation between rival cartel gangs in Chihuahua, Mexico, escalated into a deadly shootout that claimed at least 19 lives, highlighting the ongoing drug-related violence in the region.
• Mass Stabbing in Romans-sur-Isère, France A violent mass stabbing incident in Romans-sur-Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, resulted in two fatalities and five injuries. A Sudanese man was immediately arrested at the crime scene, prompting local law enforcement investigations.
• Chilean President's Controversial Photo President Sebastián Piñera sparked public outrage by taking photographs in an empty Plaza Baquedano, a symbol of mass protests, during the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine, drawing criticism for his insensitivity.

Events in 2020

April 04, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 04, 2020 was a Saturday and it was the 95th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 2020 can also be written as 4/4/2020 in the US and as 4/4/2020 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 2020 in April 2020 calendar

Famous people died on April 04, 2020:

• Tom Dempsey
• Rafael Leonardo Callejas
• Luis Eduardo Aute
• Founéké Sy
• Jay Benedict

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Famous people who died on April 4th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th 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 04, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 2020 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 04, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 05:27 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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Your place in the Universe on April 04, 2020

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Someone born on April 04, 2020 is:

5 years 1 month old,

or 61 months and 7 days old,

or 266 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1863 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 2020?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 04, 2020.

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