What happened on Monday December 28, 2020?

About December 28th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Novavax announced phase 3 vaccine trials in the U.S. and Mexico. Saudi Arabia extended international travel suspensions due to COVID-19 variant concerns. South Africa's President Ramaphosa implemented stricter pandemic control measures, including alcohol sales ban and extended curfew.
  • Day of the week: December 28th, 2020 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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December 28, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 2020:

  • Global COVID-19 Response and Vaccine Developments Novavax announced phase 3 vaccine trials in the U.S. and Mexico. Saudi Arabia extended international travel suspensions due to COVID-19 variant concerns. South Africa's President Ramaphosa implemented stricter pandemic control measures, including alcohol sales ban and extended curfew.
  • Global COVID-19 Response and Vaccine Developments Novavax announced phase 3 vaccine trials in the U.S. and Mexico. Saudi Arabia extended international travel suspensions due to COVID-19 variant concerns. South Africa's President Ramaphosa implemented stricter pandemic control measures, including alcohol sales ban and extended curfew.
  • U.S. Congressional Override of Presidential Veto The U.S. House of Representatives voted 322-87 to override President Donald Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, a significant moment in U.S. legislative-executive relations.
  • U.S. Congressional Override of Presidential Veto The U.S. House of Representatives voted 322-87 to override President Donald Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, a significant moment in U.S. legislative-executive relations.
  • U.S. COVID-19 Relief and Nashville Bombing Investigation President Trump signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, unexpectedly approving $600 stimulus checks after previously criticizing the legislation. Federal authorities confirmed that Anthony Quinn Warner, the suspect in the Nashville Christmas Day bombing, died in the blast. Investigators continue to probe the motive behind the bombing that damaged an AT&T facility and regional communication infrastructure.
  • U.S. COVID-19 Relief and Nashville Bombing Investigation President Trump signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, unexpectedly approving $600 stimulus checks after previously criticizing the legislation. Federal authorities confirmed that Anthony Quinn Warner, the suspect in the Nashville Christmas Day bombing, died in the blast. Investigators continue to probe the motive behind the bombing that damaged an AT&T facility and regional communication infrastructure.
  • International Legal and Human Rights Developments Multiple significant legal actions occurred: In the U.S., Officer Adam Coy was fired for fatally shooting Andre Hill and failing to follow police protocols. In China, a citizen journalist was sentenced to four years in prison for reporting on COVID-19. In Saudi Arabia, women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul received a five-year prison sentence under controversial anti-terrorism laws.
  • International Legal and Human Rights Developments Multiple significant legal actions occurred: In the U.S., Officer Adam Coy was fired for fatally shooting Andre Hill and failing to follow police protocols. In China, a citizen journalist was sentenced to four years in prison for reporting on COVID-19. In Saudi Arabia, women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul received a five-year prison sentence under controversial anti-terrorism laws.
  • U.S. Economic Relief and International Business Developments The U.S. House of Representatives passed the CASH Act, proposing to increase direct pandemic relief payments from $600 to $2,000. Senator Bernie Sanders threatened to filibuster if $2,000 payments were not considered. Internationally, Sri Lanka reopened for tourism after nine months, and Russia's Nord Stream AG completed the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea, despite U.S. sanctions threats.
  • U.S. Economic Relief and International Business Developments The U.S. House of Representatives passed the CASH Act, proposing to increase direct pandemic relief payments from $600 to $2,000. Senator Bernie Sanders threatened to filibuster if $2,000 payments were not considered. Internationally, Sri Lanka reopened for tourism after nine months, and Russia's Nord Stream AG completed the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea, despite U.S. sanctions threats.
  • European Union International Negotiations EU ambassadors unanimously approved the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Simultaneously, the European Union announced it was close to finalizing a significant investment deal with China, which could have substantial global economic implications, especially in the context of ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.
  • European Union International Negotiations EU ambassadors unanimously approved the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Simultaneously, the European Union announced it was close to finalizing a significant investment deal with China, which could have substantial global economic implications, especially in the context of ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.
  • Armed Conflicts in North Caucasus and Mali On December 28, 2020, two significant military incidents occurred: In Nagorno-Karabakh, an Azerbaijani soldier was killed and another injured in a shooting, with Azerbaijan blaming an Armenian armed group. All six attackers were subsequently killed. In Mali, three French Army troops were killed when their armored personnel carrier hit a roadside bomb in Hombori.
  • Armed Conflicts in North Caucasus and Mali On December 28, 2020, two significant military incidents occurred: In Nagorno-Karabakh, an Azerbaijani soldier was killed and another injured in a shooting, with Azerbaijan blaming an Armenian armed group. All six attackers were subsequently killed. In Mali, three French Army troops were killed when their armored personnel carrier hit a roadside bomb in Hombori.

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

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What day of the week was December 28, 2020?


December 28, 2020 was a Monday and it was the 363rd day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 2020 can also be written as 12/28/2020 in the US and as 28/12/2020 in UK and Europe.

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


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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:25 pm and setting at 06:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 2020.

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How old is someone born on December 28, 2020?


Someone born on December 28, 2020 is:

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