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see horoscope and birth chart for August 24, 2020What happened on Monday August 24, 2020?
About August 24th, 2020, in brief:
- Historical events: Significant civil unrest erupted in two countries: In Belarus, tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Minsk, demanding the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko following disputed elections. Simultaneously, Colombia experienced extreme violence with 17 people killed in three separate massacres within a 24-hour period, highlighting ongoing social and political tensions.
- Day of the week: August 24th, 2020 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan
More about August 24th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on August 24th, 2020.
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August 24, 2020: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 2020:
- Mass Protests in Belarus and Colombia Significant civil unrest erupted in two countries: In Belarus, tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Minsk, demanding the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko following disputed elections. Simultaneously, Colombia experienced extreme violence with 17 people killed in three separate massacres within a 24-hour period, highlighting ongoing social and political tensions.
- California Wildfires Escalate Record-breaking wildfires swept across California, causing significant environmental and economic damage. Officials issued red flag warnings due to high temperatures and strong, unpredictable winds that threatened to rapidly spread the fires, creating dangerous conditions for residents and firefighters.
- U.S. Military Base Transferred to Iraqi Control In a significant milestone, U.S. forces withdrew from Camp Taji, a military base north of Baghdad, and handed control to the Iraqi Army. This marked the first transfer of this strategic location since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, symbolizing a gradual reduction of American military presence in Iraq.
- Erin O'Toole Elected Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole was elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, succeeding Andrew Scheer and positioning himself as the official opposition leader to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government.
- Hurricane Marco Weakens, Gulf Coast Braces Hurricane Marco weakened to a tropical storm as it approached Louisiana, forming part of an unusual weather system with two major storms expected to impact the Gulf Coast within 48 hours. This event highlighted the increasing intensity and frequency of tropical storms in the region.
August 24, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 24, 2020?
August 24, 2020 was a Monday and it was the 237th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 2020 can also be written as 8/24/2020 in the US and as 24/8/2020 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 2020: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 2020:
- Gail Sheehy
Renowned American author, journalist, and lecturer known for her influential books on human development and life stages.
- Arrigo Levi
August 24, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 24, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 24, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 2020 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 24, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:39 pm and setting at 11:12 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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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 2020
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How old is someone born on August 24, 2020?
Someone born on August 24, 2020 is:
4 years 8 months old,
or 56 months and 20 days old,
or 246 weeks and 2 days old,
or 1724 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2020?
There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2020?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 24, 2020.
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