What happened on Sunday April 26, 2020?

About April 26th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 26, 2020, the global death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic exceeded 200,000, with total infections surpassing 2.9 million. The United States reported over 900,000 cases and 50,000 deaths, highlighting the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Day of the week: April 26th, 2020 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about April 26th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on April 26th, 2020.

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April 26, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 2020:

  • Global COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 200,000 On April 26, 2020, the global death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic exceeded 200,000, with total infections surpassing 2.9 million. The United States reported over 900,000 cases and 50,000 deaths, highlighting the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Global COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 200,000 On April 26, 2020, the global death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic exceeded 200,000, with total infections surpassing 2.9 million. The United States reported over 900,000 cases and 50,000 deaths, highlighting the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Boris Johnson Returns to Work After COVID-19 Recovery U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was set to return to work on Monday after recovering from COVID-19, following a serious hospitalization that raised significant public concern about his health.
  • Boris Johnson Returns to Work After COVID-19 Recovery U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was set to return to work on Monday after recovering from COVID-19, following a serious hospitalization that raised significant public concern about his health.
  • White House Considers Replacing HHS Secretary During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House was reportedly contemplating replacing Alex Azar, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, potentially due to the administration's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
  • White House Considers Replacing HHS Secretary During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House was reportedly contemplating replacing Alex Azar, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, potentially due to the administration's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
  • Trump Dismisses Coronavirus Press Briefings President Trump expressed frustration with daily coronavirus press briefings, stating they were 'not worth the time and effort', signaling a potential shift in the administration's communication strategy during the pandemic.
  • Trump Dismisses Coronavirus Press Briefings President Trump expressed frustration with daily coronavirus press briefings, stating they were 'not worth the time and effort', signaling a potential shift in the administration's communication strategy during the pandemic.
  • CDC Expands COVID-19 Symptom List The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance by adding six new symptoms to the official list of potential COVID-19 indicators, helping improve public awareness and diagnostic capabilities.
  • CDC Expands COVID-19 Symptom List The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance by adding six new symptoms to the official list of potential COVID-19 indicators, helping improve public awareness and diagnostic capabilities.
  • Kim Jong Un Spotted at Coastal Resort Satellite imagery suggested North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's train was parked at his compound in Wonson, quelling earlier speculation about his health and potential absence from public view.
  • Kim Jong Un Spotted at Coastal Resort Satellite imagery suggested North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's train was parked at his compound in Wonson, quelling earlier speculation about his health and potential absence from public view.
  • Yemeni Separatist Group Declares Self-Rule The Southern Transitional Council, a UAE-backed Yemeni separatist group, declared self-rule in southern Yemen, including control over key institutions in Aden, potentially escalating regional tensions.
  • Yemeni Separatist Group Declares Self-Rule The Southern Transitional Council, a UAE-backed Yemeni separatist group, declared self-rule in southern Yemen, including control over key institutions in Aden, potentially escalating regional tensions.
  • Saudi Arabia Partially Lifts COVID-19 Curfew King Salman issued an order to partially lift the nationwide curfew, with the exception of Mecca, which remained under a 24-hour curfew as part of ongoing COVID-19 containment measures.
  • Saudi Arabia Partially Lifts COVID-19 Curfew King Salman issued an order to partially lift the nationwide curfew, with the exception of Mecca, which remained under a 24-hour curfew as part of ongoing COVID-19 containment measures.

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April 26, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 26, 2020?


April 26, 2020 was a Sunday and it was the 117th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2020 can also be written as 4/26/2020 in the US and as 26/4/2020 in UK and Europe.

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April 26, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 2020:

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  • Henri Weber
  • Peter H. Hunt
  • Giulietto Chiesa
  • Ron Marlenee
  • Marcel Ospel

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April 26, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th 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 26, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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April 26, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 2020 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 26, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:12 am and setting at 11:25 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 26, 2020?


Someone born on April 26, 2020 is:

5 years and 7 days old,

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or 261 weeks and 6 days old,

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