What happened on Saturday February 08, 2020?

About February 8th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The COVID-19 pandemic continued its international spread, with growing concerns about global health and international relations. This period marked the early stages of what would become a transformative global health crisis.
  • Day of the week: February 8th, 2020 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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February 08, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 2020:

  • COVID-19 Global Spread The COVID-19 pandemic continued its international spread, with growing concerns about global health and international relations. This period marked the early stages of what would become a transformative global health crisis.
  • COVID-19 Global Spread The COVID-19 pandemic continued its international spread, with growing concerns about global health and international relations. This period marked the early stages of what would become a transformative global health crisis.
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Mass Shooting A tragic mass shooting occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, where a soldier went on a rampage through a military camp and a shopping center, killing 29 people and injuring 58 others. The perpetrator was ultimately shot dead by police the following day. This incident is considered the deadliest mass shooting in Thailand's history, highlighting significant issues of military personnel mental health and gun control.
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Mass Shooting A tragic mass shooting occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, where a soldier went on a rampage through a military camp and a shopping center, killing 29 people and injuring 58 others. The perpetrator was ultimately shot dead by police the following day. This incident is considered the deadliest mass shooting in Thailand's history, highlighting significant issues of military personnel mental health and gun control.
  • Deadly Shootout in Nangarhar Province A fatal shootout during joint military exercises between U.S. and Afghan soldiers in Nangarhar Province resulted in multiple casualties, with four to six Americans and six Afghans killed. The incident's circumstances remain unclear, with uncertainty about whether the Taliban or rogue Afghan forces were responsible.
  • Deadly Shootout in Nangarhar Province A fatal shootout during joint military exercises between U.S. and Afghan soldiers in Nangarhar Province resulted in multiple casualties, with four to six Americans and six Afghans killed. The incident's circumstances remain unclear, with uncertainty about whether the Taliban or rogue Afghan forces were responsible.
  • Kazakhstan Ethnic Clashes Severe ethnic tensions erupted between Kazakhs and Dungans in Kazakhstan, resulting in at least ten fatalities and dozens of injuries. The violence was extensive, with approximately 30 houses and 15 commercial properties destroyed during the conflict, revealing deep-seated communal tensions in the region.
  • Kazakhstan Ethnic Clashes Severe ethnic tensions erupted between Kazakhs and Dungans in Kazakhstan, resulting in at least ten fatalities and dozens of injuries. The violence was extensive, with approximately 30 houses and 15 commercial properties destroyed during the conflict, revealing deep-seated communal tensions in the region.
  • Argentina's IMF Debt Declaration Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced that the government would not repay its US$57 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund until the country emerges from its economic recession. This declaration signifies the ongoing economic challenges facing Argentina.
  • Argentina's IMF Debt Declaration Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced that the government would not repay its US$57 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund until the country emerges from its economic recession. This declaration signifies the ongoing economic challenges facing Argentina.
  • Iran's Mediation Offer in Syria-Turkey Conflict Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif proposed mediation between Syria and Turkey amid escalating tensions following the recent offensive in the Idlib Governorate. This diplomatic intervention highlighted the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.
  • Iran's Mediation Offer in Syria-Turkey Conflict Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif proposed mediation between Syria and Turkey amid escalating tensions following the recent offensive in the Idlib Governorate. This diplomatic intervention highlighted the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.
  • 2020 Irish General Election Ireland held its general election, with exit polls revealing a three-way tie between the republican Sinn Féin, the ruling Fine Gael, and the main opposition party Fianna Fáil. This election signaled potential significant shifts in Irish political representation.
  • 2020 Irish General Election Ireland held its general election, with exit polls revealing a three-way tie between the republican Sinn Féin, the ruling Fine Gael, and the main opposition party Fianna Fáil. This election signaled potential significant shifts in Irish political representation.

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February 08, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 08, 2020?


February 08, 2020 was a Saturday and it was the 39th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2020 can also be written as 2/8/2020 in the US and as 8/2/2020 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 08, 2020:

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February 08, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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February 08, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 2020 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 07:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 10, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Feb 09, 2020.

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How old is someone born on February 08, 2020?


Someone born on February 08, 2020 is:

5 years 2 months old,

or 62 months and 19 days old,

or 272 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1905 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 2020?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on February 08, 2020.

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