What happened on Thursday July 16, 2020?

About July 16th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States reached a critical milestone of 3.5 million coronavirus infections, with over 137,000 deaths. California experienced a record-breaking surge, reporting 11,142 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, surpassing its previous record of 9,816 cases. Hospitalizations hit a new high of 6,700, and the state recorded its second-highest single-day death toll of 144. Minority communities and Los Angeles County were particularly impacted. The state responded by pausing reopening plans and reimposing previous restrictions. Concurrent COVID-19 case surges were also observed in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana.
  • Day of the week: July 16th, 2020 was a Thursday
  • 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 16, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 2020:

  • U.S. Coronavirus Infections Reach 3.5 Million, California Breaks Daily Case Record The United States reached a critical milestone of 3.5 million coronavirus infections, with over 137,000 deaths. California experienced a record-breaking surge, reporting 11,142 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, surpassing its previous record of 9,816 cases. Hospitalizations hit a new high of 6,700, and the state recorded its second-highest single-day death toll of 144. Minority communities and Los Angeles County were particularly impacted. The state responded by pausing reopening plans and reimposing previous restrictions. Concurrent COVID-19 case surges were also observed in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana.
  • U.S. Coronavirus Infections Reach 3.5 Million, California Breaks Daily Case Record The United States reached a critical milestone of 3.5 million coronavirus infections, with over 137,000 deaths. California experienced a record-breaking surge, reporting 11,142 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, surpassing its previous record of 9,816 cases. Hospitalizations hit a new high of 6,700, and the state recorded its second-highest single-day death toll of 144. Minority communities and Los Angeles County were particularly impacted. The state responded by pausing reopening plans and reimposing previous restrictions. Concurrent COVID-19 case surges were also observed in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana.
  • Asheville, North Carolina Approves Reparations Resolution The Asheville City Council unanimously passed a groundbreaking resolution apologizing for the city's historical role in slavery and systemic discrimination against Black residents. Instead of direct monetary payments, the city committed to investing in initiatives promoting minority home and business ownership, and developing strategies to help African-American families build generational wealth. Councilman Keith Young emphasized that removing statues is insufficient to address systemic racial inequities.
  • Asheville, North Carolina Approves Reparations Resolution The Asheville City Council unanimously passed a groundbreaking resolution apologizing for the city's historical role in slavery and systemic discrimination against Black residents. Instead of direct monetary payments, the city committed to investing in initiatives promoting minority home and business ownership, and developing strategies to help African-American families build generational wealth. Councilman Keith Young emphasized that removing statues is insufficient to address systemic racial inequities.
  • Oklahoma Governor First U.S. Governor to Test Positive for COVID-19 Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt became the first U.S. governor to test positive for coronavirus. Despite feeling 'a little bit achy', Stitt reported feeling fine and isolated himself from his family while continuing official business via teleconferencing. His wife and six children tested negative. Stitt, who has opposed statewide mask mandates and attended a controversial Trump rally without a mask, faced criticism for his pandemic response as cases and hospitalizations surged in Oklahoma.
  • Oklahoma Governor First U.S. Governor to Test Positive for COVID-19 Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt became the first U.S. governor to test positive for coronavirus. Despite feeling 'a little bit achy', Stitt reported feeling fine and isolated himself from his family while continuing official business via teleconferencing. His wife and six children tested negative. Stitt, who has opposed statewide mask mandates and attended a controversial Trump rally without a mask, faced criticism for his pandemic response as cases and hospitalizations surged in Oklahoma.
  • Trump Campaign Restructures as Biden Gains Polling Lead President Trump reshuffled his campaign leadership, demoting campaign manager Brad Parscale and replacing him with Bill Stepien. This change came amid declining poll numbers, particularly following an under-attended Oklahoma rally. A Quinnipiac University poll showed Joe Biden expanding his lead, with Biden at 52% compared to Trump's 37%, a significant shift from the previous month's 49-41 split. Biden's gains were attributed to growing concerns about coronavirus impacts on public health and economic recovery.
  • Trump Campaign Restructures as Biden Gains Polling Lead President Trump reshuffled his campaign leadership, demoting campaign manager Brad Parscale and replacing him with Bill Stepien. This change came amid declining poll numbers, particularly following an under-attended Oklahoma rally. A Quinnipiac University poll showed Joe Biden expanding his lead, with Biden at 52% compared to Trump's 37%, a significant shift from the previous month's 49-41 split. Biden's gains were attributed to growing concerns about coronavirus impacts on public health and economic recovery.

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July 16, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 16, 2020?


July 16, 2020 was a Thursday and it was the 198th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 2020 can also be written as 7/16/2020 in the US and as 16/7/2020 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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July 16, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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July 16, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 2020 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 16, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 05:55 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 16, 2020?


Someone born on July 16, 2020 is:

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