What happened on Friday August 28, 2020?

About August 28th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: 50,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 'Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks', commemorating the 1963 civil rights march and protesting police violence. Families of George Floyd, Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner spoke alongside civil rights leaders.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 2020 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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August 28, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 2020:

  • March Against Police Violence in Washington, D.C. 50,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 'Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks', commemorating the 1963 civil rights march and protesting police violence. Families of George Floyd, Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner spoke alongside civil rights leaders.
  • March Against Police Violence in Washington, D.C. 50,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 'Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks', commemorating the 1963 civil rights march and protesting police violence. Families of George Floyd, Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner spoke alongside civil rights leaders.
  • India's COVID-19 Record Daily Cases India reported over 77,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, reaching a nationwide total of 3.38 million. This marked the highest single-day spike for the country and the world's highest daily caseload outside the United States.
  • India's COVID-19 Record Daily Cases India reported over 77,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, reaching a nationwide total of 3.38 million. This marked the highest single-day spike for the country and the world's highest daily caseload outside the United States.
  • IMF Loan Agreement with Ecuador The International Monetary Fund agreed to lend $6.5 billion to Ecuador to support its economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing economic challenges from oil price decline and facilitating debt restructuring.
  • IMF Loan Agreement with Ecuador The International Monetary Fund agreed to lend $6.5 billion to Ecuador to support its economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing economic challenges from oil price decline and facilitating debt restructuring.
  • Indonesia's COVID-19 Case Surge Indonesia recorded 3,003 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 165,887 and setting a new record high for the second consecutive day.
  • Indonesia's COVID-19 Case Surge Indonesia recorded 3,003 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 165,887 and setting a new record high for the second consecutive day.
  • Diplomatic Tensions: Russia Expels Norwegian Diplomat Russia expelled a senior Norwegian diplomat from Moscow as a retaliatory measure after Norway had previously expelled a Russian trade representative for alleged espionage.
  • Dolphin Deaths in Mauritius The death toll of dolphins in Mauritius reached 38, with mysterious wounds but no hydrocarbon traces. Greenpeace called for an urgent investigation, potentially linking the deaths to the Wakashio oil spill.
  • Diplomatic Tensions: Russia Expels Norwegian Diplomat Russia expelled a senior Norwegian diplomat from Moscow as a retaliatory measure after Norway had previously expelled a Russian trade representative for alleged espionage.
  • Dolphin Deaths in Mauritius The death toll of dolphins in Mauritius reached 38, with mysterious wounds but no hydrocarbon traces. Greenpeace called for an urgent investigation, potentially linking the deaths to the Wakashio oil spill.
  • South Korea Extends COVID-19 Restrictions Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announced an extension of level 2 COVID-19 restrictions for another week until September 6, following over 370 new infections in 24 hours.
  • South Korea Extends COVID-19 Restrictions Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announced an extension of level 2 COVID-19 restrictions for another week until September 6, following over 370 new infections in 24 hours.
  • Bombing in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan Two bombs exploded in Spin Boldak, Kandahar, resulting in thirteen fatalities and two injuries.
  • Bombing in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan Two bombs exploded in Spin Boldak, Kandahar, resulting in thirteen fatalities and two injuries.
  • Malawi Reopens Airport and Schools The Malawian government announced the reopening of Lilongwe International Airport on September 1 and public schools on September 7, citing a significant decrease in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
  • Malawi Reopens Airport and Schools The Malawian government announced the reopening of Lilongwe International Airport on September 1 and public schools on September 7, citing a significant decrease in COVID-19 cases and deaths.

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August 28, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 28, 2020?


August 28, 2020 was a Friday and it was the 241st day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2020 can also be written as 8/28/2020 in the US and as 28/8/2020 in UK and Europe.

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August 28, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 2020:

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August 28, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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August 28, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 2020 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 02:22 am.

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 28, 2020?


Someone born on August 28, 2020 is:

4 years 8 months old,

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