What happened on Wednesday July 15, 2020?

About July 15th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Moderna Therapeutics announced encouraging early results from its COVID-19 vaccine trial, demonstrating a robust immune response among participants. This development represented a critical milestone in the global effort to develop an effective vaccine against the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Day of the week: July 15th, 2020 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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July 15, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 15, 2020:

  • Moderna Reports Promising Vaccine Trial Results Moderna Therapeutics announced encouraging early results from its COVID-19 vaccine trial, demonstrating a robust immune response among participants. This development represented a critical milestone in the global effort to develop an effective vaccine against the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Moderna Reports Promising Vaccine Trial Results Moderna Therapeutics announced encouraging early results from its COVID-19 vaccine trial, demonstrating a robust immune response among participants. This development represented a critical milestone in the global effort to develop an effective vaccine against the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Miami Emerges as COVID-19 Epicenter Miami, Florida, was identified as a critical coronavirus hotspot, with the state reporting an unprecedented number of pandemic-related deaths. The surge in cases underscored the severe impact of COVID-19 on Florida's population and healthcare system during the summer of 2020.
  • Miami Emerges as COVID-19 Epicenter Miami, Florida, was identified as a critical coronavirus hotspot, with the state reporting an unprecedented number of pandemic-related deaths. The surge in cases underscored the severe impact of COVID-19 on Florida's population and healthcare system during the summer of 2020.
  • Biden Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden proposed a comprehensive $2 trillion climate strategy designed to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the United States' transition to renewable energy sources. The plan represented a significant commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable economic development.
  • Biden Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden proposed a comprehensive $2 trillion climate strategy designed to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the United States' transition to renewable energy sources. The plan represented a significant commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable economic development.
  • Justice Ginsburg Hospitalized Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized with a potential infection, raising widespread concerns about her health and the potential implications for the Supreme Court's composition. Her medical status was closely monitored given her critical role in the judicial system.
  • Justice Ginsburg Hospitalized Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized with a potential infection, raising widespread concerns about her health and the potential implications for the Supreme Court's composition. Her medical status was closely monitored given her critical role in the judicial system.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell Denied Bail Ghislaine Maxwell, a key associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein, was denied bail in connection with serious charges related to her alleged involvement in Epstein's sex trafficking operation. The court's decision highlighted the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding one of the most high-profile criminal cases involving sexual exploitation.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell Denied Bail Ghislaine Maxwell, a key associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein, was denied bail in connection with serious charges related to her alleged involvement in Epstein's sex trafficking operation. The court's decision highlighted the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding one of the most high-profile criminal cases involving sexual exploitation.
  • ICE Rescinds International Student Visa Ban In a significant policy reversal, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) withdrew its controversial directive that would have revoked visas for international students enrolled in U.S. universities conducting only online courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision provided relief to thousands of international students who faced potential deportation.
  • ICE Rescinds International Student Visa Ban In a significant policy reversal, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) withdrew its controversial directive that would have revoked visas for international students enrolled in U.S. universities conducting only online courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision provided relief to thousands of international students who faced potential deportation.
  • Trump Criticizes Biden During China Event President Donald Trump used a White House event focused on China-related issues as an opportunity to launch political attacks against his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden. The event highlighted the increasingly contentious nature of the 2020 presidential campaign, with both candidates trading criticisms on trade and national security matters.
  • Trump Criticizes Biden During China Event President Donald Trump used a White House event focused on China-related issues as an opportunity to launch political attacks against his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden. The event highlighted the increasingly contentious nature of the 2020 presidential campaign, with both candidates trading criticisms on trade and national security matters.
  • First Federal Execution in 17 Years The United States executed a federal prisoner for the first time in nearly two decades, marking a significant and controversial moment in the country's capital punishment landscape. This event reignited national debates about the ethics and application of the death penalty.
  • First Federal Execution in 17 Years The United States executed a federal prisoner for the first time in nearly two decades, marking a significant and controversial moment in the country's capital punishment landscape. This event reignited national debates about the ethics and application of the death penalty.
  • Jeff Sessions Loses Senate Runoff In a surprising primary election outcome, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was defeated by Tommy Tuberville, a former football coach, in the Alabama Republican Senate runoff. This result marked a significant political setback for Sessions, who had previously served as a prominent Trump administration official.
  • Jeff Sessions Loses Senate Runoff In a surprising primary election outcome, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was defeated by Tommy Tuberville, a former football coach, in the Alabama Republican Senate runoff. This result marked a significant political setback for Sessions, who had previously served as a prominent Trump administration official.
  • Bari Weiss Resigns from The New York Times Opinion writer Bari Weiss resigned from The New York Times, publicly citing a toxic work environment and what she characterized as systematic 'bullying' by her colleagues. Her departure sparked broader discussions about workplace culture and editorial diversity in media organizations.
  • Bari Weiss Resigns from The New York Times Opinion writer Bari Weiss resigned from The New York Times, publicly citing a toxic work environment and what she characterized as systematic 'bullying' by her colleagues. Her departure sparked broader discussions about workplace culture and editorial diversity in media organizations.

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July 15, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 15, 2020?


July 15, 2020 was a Wednesday and it was the 197th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 2020 can also be written as 7/15/2020 in the US and as 15/7/2020 in UK and Europe.

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July 15, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


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July 15, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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July 15, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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July 15, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 15, 2020 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:38 am and setting at 04:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 2020.

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How old is someone born on July 15, 2020?


Someone born on July 15, 2020 is:

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