What happened on Sunday August 23, 2020?

About August 23rd, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 800,000 on Saturday, with Johns Hopkins University data revealing over 23 million confirmed cases worldwide, highlighting the pandemic's devastating global impact.
  • Day of the week: August 23rd, 2020 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about August 23rd, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on August 23rd, 2020.

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August 23, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 2020:

  • Global Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 800,000 The global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 800,000 on Saturday, with Johns Hopkins University data revealing over 23 million confirmed cases worldwide, highlighting the pandemic's devastating global impact.
  • Global Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 800,000 The global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 800,000 on Saturday, with Johns Hopkins University data revealing over 23 million confirmed cases worldwide, highlighting the pandemic's devastating global impact.
  • Jacob Blake Shot by Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin African American man Jacob Blake was critically injured by police in front of his children in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sparking nationwide protests and discussions about police violence and racial injustice.
  • Jacob Blake Shot by Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin African American man Jacob Blake was critically injured by police in front of his children in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sparking nationwide protests and discussions about police violence and racial injustice.
  • House Passes $25 Billion USPS Support Bill The House of Representatives passed critical legislation providing $25 billion to the United States Postal Service, prohibiting operational changes like mail-sorting machine removals and collection box eliminations, and reversing previously enacted measures.
  • House Passes $25 Billion USPS Support Bill The House of Representatives passed critical legislation providing $25 billion to the United States Postal Service, prohibiting operational changes like mail-sorting machine removals and collection box eliminations, and reversing previously enacted measures.
  • California Wildfires Threaten to Expand California's ongoing wildfire crisis is expected to intensify as a new storm system approaches, potentially exacerbating the already dangerous fire conditions in the state.
  • California Wildfires Threaten to Expand California's ongoing wildfire crisis is expected to intensify as a new storm system approaches, potentially exacerbating the already dangerous fire conditions in the state.
  • Republican National Convention Renominates Trump The Republican Party formally began its national convention, renominating incumbent President Donald Trump as their candidate for the 2020 presidential election.
  • Republican National Convention Renominates Trump The Republican Party formally began its national convention, renominating incumbent President Donald Trump as their candidate for the 2020 presidential election.
  • Bayern Munich Wins UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich secured their sixth UEFA Champions League title with a decisive 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in a thrilling final match.
  • Bayern Munich Wins UEFA Champions League Bayern Munich secured their sixth UEFA Champions League title with a decisive 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in a thrilling final match.
  • Collin Morikawa Wins PGA Championship Young golfer Collin Morikawa claimed his first major title at the PGA Championship, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.
  • Collin Morikawa Wins PGA Championship Young golfer Collin Morikawa claimed his first major title at the PGA Championship, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.

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August 23, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 23, 2020?


August 23, 2020 was a Sunday and it was the 236th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2020 can also be written as 8/23/2020 in the US and as 23/8/2020 in UK and Europe.

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August 23, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 2020:

  • Luigi Serafini
  • Augusto Caminito
  • Peter Borwein
  • Maria Janion
  • Benny Chan

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August 23, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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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 23, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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August 23, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 2020 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 10:38 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 23, 2020?


Someone born on August 23, 2020 is:

4 years 8 months old,

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or 243 weeks and 3 days old,

or 1704 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2020?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 23, 2020.

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