What happened on Wednesday August 12, 2020?

Here's what happened on August 12, 2020:

• Biden Selects Kamala Harris as VP Candidate Joe Biden selected Senator Kamala Harris of California as his vice-presidential running mate, making history as the first Black woman and Asian American to be chosen for this role. Her selection signifies a milestone in American political representation and diversity.
• Biden Selects Kamala Harris as VP Candidate Joe Biden selected Senator Kamala Harris of California as his vice-presidential running mate, making history as the first Black woman and Asian American to be chosen for this role. Her selection signifies a milestone in American political representation and diversity.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Devastate US The United States reported over 1,500 new COVID-19 deaths, marking the deadliest day since late May. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu implemented a mask mandate for gatherings exceeding 100 people, reflecting ongoing efforts to control virus transmission.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Devastate US The United States reported over 1,500 new COVID-19 deaths, marking the deadliest day since late May. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu implemented a mask mandate for gatherings exceeding 100 people, reflecting ongoing efforts to control virus transmission.
• Lebanon Mourns Beirut Port Explosion Victims One week after the catastrophic Beirut Port explosion that killed over 220 people, injured 7,000, and left 250,000 residents homeless, Lebanese citizens mourned while government officials resigned amid mounting public anger over economic crisis, COVID-19 infections, and systemic failures.
• Lebanon Mourns Beirut Port Explosion Victims One week after the catastrophic Beirut Port explosion that killed over 220 people, injured 7,000, and left 250,000 residents homeless, Lebanese citizens mourned while government officials resigned amid mounting public anger over economic crisis, COVID-19 infections, and systemic failures.
• Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Released on Bail Prominent pro-democracy activists Jimmy Lai and Agnes Chow were released on bail. Chow characterized her arrest as 'political persecution and political suppression', highlighting the ongoing tensions between Hong Kong's democratic movement and Chinese authorities.
• Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Released on Bail Prominent pro-democracy activists Jimmy Lai and Agnes Chow were released on bail. Chow characterized her arrest as 'political persecution and political suppression', highlighting the ongoing tensions between Hong Kong's democratic movement and Chinese authorities.
• California Judge Mandates Uber and Lyft Driver Reclassification A landmark judicial ruling ordered Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees, granting them legal protections including health insurance and paid sick leave. This decision represents a significant shift in gig economy labor practices.
• California Judge Mandates Uber and Lyft Driver Reclassification A landmark judicial ruling ordered Uber and Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees, granting them legal protections including health insurance and paid sick leave. This decision represents a significant shift in gig economy labor practices.
• Protests Erupt in Mali Demanding President's Resignation Thousands of protesters in Bamako demanded President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta's resignation, citing financial crisis, widespread corruption, and escalating violence from separatist groups.
• Chicago Police Shooting Controversy A 20-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing at police, with no bodycam or video evidence supporting the claim. He is being held on a $1 million bond, raising questions about police accountability.
• Protests Erupt in Mali Demanding President's Resignation Thousands of protesters in Bamako demanded President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta's resignation, citing financial crisis, widespread corruption, and escalating violence from separatist groups.
• Chicago Police Shooting Controversy A 20-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing at police, with no bodycam or video evidence supporting the claim. He is being held on a $1 million bond, raising questions about police accountability.
• Michigan Judge Closes Case Against Student A Michigan judge closed the case against a 15-year-old African American student who was previously jailed for failing to complete online schoolwork. The student was released from custody in July and removed from probation.
• Bougainville General Election Held Elections for the House of Representatives and president of Bougainville commenced, following a previous independence referendum where 98% of voters supported separation from Papua New Guinea. The election could potentially reshape the region's political future.
• Bougainville General Election Held Elections for the House of Representatives and president of Bougainville commenced, following a previous independence referendum where 98% of voters supported separation from Papua New Guinea. The election could potentially reshape the region's political future.
• Michigan Judge Closes Case Against Student A Michigan judge closed the case against a 15-year-old African American student who was previously jailed for failing to complete online schoolwork. The student was released from custody in July and removed from probation.
• Ocala, Florida Implements Mask Mandate The Ocala City Council overrode Mayor Kent Guinn's veto, establishing an emergency ordinance requiring masks inside businesses, reflecting local efforts to mitigate COVID-19 transmission.
• Ocala, Florida Implements Mask Mandate The Ocala City Council overrode Mayor Kent Guinn's veto, establishing an emergency ordinance requiring masks inside businesses, reflecting local efforts to mitigate COVID-19 transmission.
• New Theropod Dinosaur Species Discovered Palaeontologists from the University of Southampton reported the discovery of a new theropod dinosaur species, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric life and evolutionary biology.
• New Theropod Dinosaur Species Discovered Palaeontologists from the University of Southampton reported the discovery of a new theropod dinosaur species, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric life and evolutionary biology.

Events in 2020

August 12, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 12, 2020 was a Wednesday and it was the 225th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2020 can also be written as 8/12/2020 in the US and as 12/8/2020 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2020 in August 2020 calendar

Famous people died on August 12, 2020:

• Bill Yeoman

  American college football player and coach (b. 1927).

• Howard Mudd

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 12, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 2020 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:07 am and setting at 03:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 2020.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 2020

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Someone born on August 12, 2020 is:

4 years 8 months old,

or 56 months and 11 days old,

or 245 weeks

or 1715 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 2020?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 12, 2020.

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