Saturday August 15, 2020: on this day
About August 15th, 2020, in brief:
- Historical events: Russia begins production on the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
- Day of the week: August 15th, 2020 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan
More about August 15th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on August 15th, 2020.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 2020?
- August 15, 2020: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 15, 2020?
- August 15, 2020: What famous people died on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 2020?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2020?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 2020?
- Back in 2020
What day of the week was August 15, 2020?
August 15, 2020 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 2020 can also be written as 8/15/2020 in the US and as 15/8/2020 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 2020: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 2020:
- Russia begins production on the sputnik v covid-19 vaccine.
August 15, 2020: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 15, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 15, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2020 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 15, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 2020 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:05 am and setting at 06:33 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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How old is someone born on August 15, 2020?
Someone born on August 15, 2020 is:
4 years and 27 days old,
or 48 months and 27 days old,
or 212 weeks and 4 days old,
or 1488 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2020?
There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2020?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 15, 2020.
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August 15, 2020: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 2020:
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Jonnette Fitzgerald
Jonnette Fitzgerald was an acclaimed American author known for her award-winning novels.
- Javani Tanaka
Javani Tanaka was a renowned Japanese poet whose works often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.
- Serria Flores
Serria Flores was a celebrated Chicana novelist whose works explored the complexities of identity, culture, and social justice in the...
- Maurion Rossi
Maurion Rossi was a renowned photojournalist whose work captured the human stories behind major global events.
- Izen Petrov
Izen Petrov was a renowned Russian poet whose work was celebrated for its lyrical beauty and philosophical depth.
- Malynn Griffiths
Malynn Griffiths was a renowned geologist who specialized in the study of plate tectonics and the formation of mountain ranges.
- Analiza Dubois
Analiza Dubois was a French biographer who wrote acclaimed works on influential historical figures.
- Carleta Gutierrez
Carleta Gutierrez was a renowned author who wrote several award-winning novels and short stories.
- Mabrey Sinclair
Mabrey Sinclair was a Canadian journalist who worked for the CBC and The Globe and Mail.
- Carinne Bauer
Carinne Bauer was a German novelist known for her historical fiction novels that explored the complexities of the human experience.
- Kinze Kinzman
Kinze Kinzman was a renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.
- Symia Emerson
Symia Emerson was a renowned biographer who brought the lives of influential figures to the forefront.
- Jozalyn Dupont
Jozalyn Dupont was a French-Canadian novelist known for her historical fiction novels that explored the complexities of identity and...
- Pama Subramaniam
Pama Subramaniam was an Indian politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
- Sabien Dupont
Sabien Dupont was a French novelist known for her historical fiction set in the 19th century.
- Abundio Gutiérrez
Abundio Gutiérrez was a Mexican politician who held various local government positions.
- Jeanean Wilkins
Jeanean Wilkins was a former state senator in a Midwestern U.S.
Who was the US President on August 15, 2020?
On August 15, 2020 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2020?
On August 15, 2020 the UK Prime Minister was Boris Johnson (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 2020?
On August 15, 2020 the Pope was Francis.
Back in 2020
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
What happened in 2020?
2020 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Iranian General Qasem Soleimani is killed by an American airstrike near Baghdad International Airport, igniting global concerns of a potential armed conflict.
- Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashes immediately after takeoff at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport; all 176 on board are killed. The plane was shot down by an Iranian anti-aircraft missile.
- Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts, and kills 39 people.
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What was the calendar for August 2020?
August 2020 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.