What happened on Monday June 08, 2020?

About June 8th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Widespread anti-racism protests continued across the United States and internationally, reflecting a global movement for racial justice sparked by George Floyd's killing.
  • Day of the week: June 8th, 2020 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about June 8th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on June 8th, 2020.

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June 08, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 2020:

  • Global Anti-Racism Demonstrations Persist Widespread anti-racism protests continued across the United States and internationally, reflecting a global movement for racial justice sparked by George Floyd's killing.
  • Global Anti-Racism Demonstrations Persist Widespread anti-racism protests continued across the United States and internationally, reflecting a global movement for racial justice sparked by George Floyd's killing.
  • Minneapolis City Council Pledges Police Department Transformation In response to the killing of George Floyd, Minneapolis City Council members committed to fundamentally restructuring the city's police department, signaling a landmark moment in police reform efforts.
  • Minneapolis City Council Pledges Police Department Transformation In response to the killing of George Floyd, Minneapolis City Council members committed to fundamentally restructuring the city's police department, signaling a landmark moment in police reform efforts.
  • U.S. Officially Enters Recession, Ending Record Economic Expansion The National Bureau of Economic Research officially declared that the United States entered a recession in February, concluding the longest economic expansion since 1854.
  • New York City Begins Phased Reopening After COVID-19 Lockdown New York City initiated its reopening process 100 days after the first coronavirus case, with hospitalizations significantly reduced to just 702 patients, marking a critical milestone in the city's pandemic response.
  • New York City Begins Phased Reopening After COVID-19 Lockdown New York City initiated its reopening process 100 days after the first coronavirus case, with hospitalizations significantly reduced to just 702 patients, marking a critical milestone in the city's pandemic response.
  • U.S. Officially Enters Recession, Ending Record Economic Expansion The National Bureau of Economic Research officially declared that the United States entered a recession in February, concluding the longest economic expansion since 1854.
  • Colin Powell Endorses Biden, Criticizes Trump Former Secretary of State Colin Powell publicly endorsed Joe Biden for president, strongly criticizing President Trump for allegedly straying from constitutional principles and being dishonest.
  • Colin Powell Endorses Biden, Criticizes Trump Former Secretary of State Colin Powell publicly endorsed Joe Biden for president, strongly criticizing President Trump for allegedly straying from constitutional principles and being dishonest.
  • World Bank Predicts Significant Global Economic Contraction The World Bank forecasted a 5.2% global economic shrinkage in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, signaling unprecedented economic challenges worldwide.
  • World Bank Predicts Significant Global Economic Contraction The World Bank forecasted a 5.2% global economic shrinkage in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, signaling unprecedented economic challenges worldwide.
  • Biden Gains Significant Polling Momentum Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's polling numbers reached the 50 percent mark, indicating a strong and potentially decisive position in the 2020 presidential election.
  • European Lockdowns Credited with Saving Millions of Lives A study by Imperial College London revealed that COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe saved approximately 3 million lives, underscoring the effectiveness of strict pandemic containment measures.
  • Biden Gains Significant Polling Momentum Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's polling numbers reached the 50 percent mark, indicating a strong and potentially decisive position in the 2020 presidential election.
  • European Lockdowns Credited with Saving Millions of Lives A study by Imperial College London revealed that COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe saved approximately 3 million lives, underscoring the effectiveness of strict pandemic containment measures.
  • Romney Joins Anti-Racism Protests, Breaking Republican Ranks Senator Mitt Romney made history as the first Republican senator to participate in anti-racism demonstrations, signaling a potential shift in the party's stance on racial justice issues.
  • Romney Joins Anti-Racism Protests, Breaking Republican Ranks Senator Mitt Romney made history as the first Republican senator to participate in anti-racism demonstrations, signaling a potential shift in the party's stance on racial justice issues.
  • Philippines Delays School Reopening Until COVID-19 Vaccine Discovered The Philippines announced that children would not return to school until a COVID-19 vaccine is developed, highlighting the pandemic's profound impact on global education systems.
  • New Zealand Achieves Zero Known COVID-19 Cases New Zealand reported no known coronavirus cases, highlighting the country's successful pandemic containment strategy and becoming a global model for virus management.
  • Philippines Delays School Reopening Until COVID-19 Vaccine Discovered The Philippines announced that children would not return to school until a COVID-19 vaccine is developed, highlighting the pandemic's profound impact on global education systems.
  • New Zealand Achieves Zero Known COVID-19 Cases New Zealand reported no known coronavirus cases, highlighting the country's successful pandemic containment strategy and becoming a global model for virus management.
  • Economic Reopening Boosts Wall Street Confidence Optimism surrounding economic recovery and reopening strategies led to positive market trends and increased investor confidence on Wall Street.
  • Economic Reopening Boosts Wall Street Confidence Optimism surrounding economic recovery and reopening strategies led to positive market trends and increased investor confidence on Wall Street.
  • Tropical Storm Cristobal Makes U.S. Landfall Tropical Storm Cristobal landed in the United States, potentially causing significant weather-related disruptions and challenging local emergency response systems.
  • Tropical Storm Cristobal Makes U.S. Landfall Tropical Storm Cristobal landed in the United States, potentially causing significant weather-related disruptions and challenging local emergency response systems.
  • New York Times Editorial Page Editor Resigns After Controversial Op-Ed James Bennet, the New York Times' editorial page editor, resigned following significant backlash over an op-ed by Senator Tom Cotton advocating for military intervention during protests.
  • New York Times Editorial Page Editor Resigns After Controversial Op-Ed James Bennet, the New York Times' editorial page editor, resigned following significant backlash over an op-ed by Senator Tom Cotton advocating for military intervention during protests.

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What day of the week was June 08, 2020?


June 08, 2020 was a Monday and it was the 160th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 2020 can also be written as 6/8/2020 in the US and as 8/6/2020 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 08, 2020 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 09:00 am.

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

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How old is someone born on June 08, 2020?


Someone born on June 08, 2020 is:

4 years 10 months old,

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