What happened on Tuesday January 21, 2020?

About January 21st, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially announced the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus (later known as COVID-19) in the United States, specifically in Snohomish County, Washington. This marked the beginning of the pandemic's spread in the United States, which would dramatically transform global health and society in the following months.
  • Day of the week: January 21st, 2020 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about January 21st, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on January 21st, 2020.

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January 21, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 2020:

  • First U.S. COVID-19 Case Confirmed The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially announced the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus (later known as COVID-19) in the United States, specifically in Snohomish County, Washington. This marked the beginning of the pandemic's spread in the United States, which would dramatically transform global health and society in the following months.
  • First U.S. COVID-19 Case Confirmed The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially announced the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus (later known as COVID-19) in the United States, specifically in Snohomish County, Washington. This marked the beginning of the pandemic's spread in the United States, which would dramatically transform global health and society in the following months.
  • Titanic Wreckage Protection Agreement The United Kingdom and United States governments signed a landmark agreement to protect and preserve the historic wreckage of the RMS Titanic, which sank in 1912. This international collaboration aims to safeguard the maritime archaeological site and respect the memorial nature of the location where over 1,500 people lost their lives.
  • Titanic Wreckage Protection Agreement The United Kingdom and United States governments signed a landmark agreement to protect and preserve the historic wreckage of the RMS Titanic, which sank in 1912. This international collaboration aims to safeguard the maritime archaeological site and respect the memorial nature of the location where over 1,500 people lost their lives.
  • Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis Legendary rock musician Ozzy Osbourne publicly disclosed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis, bringing significant attention to the neurological condition. The Black Sabbath frontman shared his health challenge, potentially raising awareness and reducing stigma around the progressive nervous system disorder.
  • Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis Legendary rock musician Ozzy Osbourne publicly disclosed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis, bringing significant attention to the neurological condition. The Black Sabbath frontman shared his health challenge, potentially raising awareness and reducing stigma around the progressive nervous system disorder.

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January 21, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 21, 2020?


January 21, 2020 was a Tuesday and it was the 21st day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 2020 can also be written as 1/21/2020 in the US and as 21/1/2020 in UK and Europe.

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January 21, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 2020:

  • Terry Jones
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    Renowned British comedian, writer, and medieval historian, best known as a key member of the legendary Monty Python comedy troupe.

  • Morgan Wootten

    Renowned American high school basketball coach who significantly influenced the sport and mentored numerous successful players throughout...

  • Pio Angeletti

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January 21, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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January 21, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 21, 2020 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 January 21, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:27 am and setting at 02:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 10, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Feb 09, 2020.

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How old is someone born on January 21, 2020?


Someone born on January 21, 2020 is:

5 years 3 months old,

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or 1935 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 2020?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 21, 2020.

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