What happened on Friday April 24, 2020?

About April 24th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: According to Johns Hopkins University data, the United States recorded over 50,000 deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant milestone in the country's battle against the virus.
  • Day of the week: April 24th, 2020 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about April 24th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on April 24th, 2020.

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April 24, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 2020:

  • United States Surpasses 50,000 COVID-19 Deaths According to Johns Hopkins University data, the United States recorded over 50,000 deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant milestone in the country's battle against the virus.
  • United States Surpasses 50,000 COVID-19 Deaths According to Johns Hopkins University data, the United States recorded over 50,000 deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant milestone in the country's battle against the virus.
  • Trump Signs $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill President Donald Trump signed an interim coronavirus relief bill providing $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, along with additional funding for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
  • Trump Signs $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill President Donald Trump signed an interim coronavirus relief bill providing $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, along with additional funding for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
  • Brazilian Justice Minister Sérgio Moro Resigns Sérgio Moro, Brazil's Minister of Justice, resigned, alleging criminal interference by President Jair Bolsonaro in the country's law enforcement operations.
  • Brazilian Justice Minister Sérgio Moro Resigns Sérgio Moro, Brazil's Minister of Justice, resigned, alleging criminal interference by President Jair Bolsonaro in the country's law enforcement operations.
  • Saudi-Led Coalition Extends Yemen Ceasefire Amid COVID-19 The Saudi Arabian-led coalition announced a one-month unilateral ceasefire in Yemen to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Houthi rebels did not accept the terms, demanding a lifting of air and sea blockades in regions under their control before agreeing to halt hostilities.
  • Saudi-Led Coalition Extends Yemen Ceasefire Amid COVID-19 The Saudi Arabian-led coalition announced a one-month unilateral ceasefire in Yemen to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Houthi rebels did not accept the terms, demanding a lifting of air and sea blockades in regions under their control before agreeing to halt hostilities.
  • Saudi Arabia Abolishes Flogging as Punishment In a significant legal reform, Saudi Arabia announced the end of flogging as a form of punishment, signaling a potential shift in the country's judicial practices.
  • Saudi Arabia Abolishes Flogging as Punishment In a significant legal reform, Saudi Arabia announced the end of flogging as a form of punishment, signaling a potential shift in the country's judicial practices.
  • Indonesia Restricts Travel to Prevent COVID-19 Spread During Ramadan The Indonesian government implemented a vehicle travel ban for the Jakarta metropolitan area to prevent Mudik, a traditional practice where migrants return home for Ramadan, in an effort to control COVID-19 transmission.
  • Indonesia Restricts Travel to Prevent COVID-19 Spread During Ramadan The Indonesian government implemented a vehicle travel ban for the Jakarta metropolitan area to prevent Mudik, a traditional practice where migrants return home for Ramadan, in an effort to control COVID-19 transmission.
  • Deadly Attack in Virunga National Park Members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda conducted a violent attack in Virunga National Park, resulting in 17 fatalities: 12 park rangers and 5 civilians.
  • Deadly Attack in Virunga National Park Members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda conducted a violent attack in Virunga National Park, resulting in 17 fatalities: 12 park rangers and 5 civilians.
  • Armed Attack on Militia Headquarters in Myanmar Unknown gunmen launched an attack on the headquarters of the government-backed Pan Say militia in Muse, Shan State. The assailants used small arms and artillery, then escaped in vehicles. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
  • Armed Attack on Militia Headquarters in Myanmar Unknown gunmen launched an attack on the headquarters of the government-backed Pan Say militia in Muse, Shan State. The assailants used small arms and artillery, then escaped in vehicles. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
  • Free Papua Movement Activists Sentenced Six activists from the Free Papua Movement were sentenced to 8-9 months in prison for treason. Human rights organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch condemned the ruling as a violation of freedom of speech and assembly.
  • Free Papua Movement Activists Sentenced Six activists from the Free Papua Movement were sentenced to 8-9 months in prison for treason. Human rights organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch condemned the ruling as a violation of freedom of speech and assembly.

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April 24, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 24, 2020?


April 24, 2020 was a Friday and it was the 115th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 2020 can also be written as 4/24/2020 in the US and as 24/4/2020 in UK and Europe.

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April 24, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 2020:

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  • Namio Harukawa
  • Mircea Mureșan

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April 24, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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April 24, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 2020 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 10:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 2020 while the next full moon would come on May 07, 2020.

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How old is someone born on April 24, 2020?


Someone born on April 24, 2020 is:

5 years and 9 days old,

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or 262 weeks and 1 day old,

or 1835 days old,

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