What happened on Wednesday April 29, 2020?

Here's what happened on April 29, 2020:

• U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Exceeds Vietnam War Casualties On April 29, 2020, the United States reached a grim milestone as the COVID-19 pandemic's death toll surpassed the total American fatalities from the Vietnam War. Johns Hopkins University reported over 57,000 coronavirus-related deaths, with confirmed cases exceeding 1 million nationwide, highlighting the unprecedented impact of the global pandemic.
• U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Exceeds Vietnam War Casualties On April 29, 2020, the United States reached a grim milestone as the COVID-19 pandemic's death toll surpassed the total American fatalities from the Vietnam War. Johns Hopkins University reported over 57,000 coronavirus-related deaths, with confirmed cases exceeding 1 million nationwide, highlighting the unprecedented impact of the global pandemic.
• Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden for 2020 Presidential Election Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton officially endorsed Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the 2020 election, signaling party unity after a competitive primary season.
• Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden for 2020 Presidential Election Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton officially endorsed Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the 2020 election, signaling party unity after a competitive primary season.
• Trump Orders Meat Processing Plants to Remain Open During Pandemic President Trump signed an executive order mandating meat processing plants to continue operations during the coronavirus crisis, aiming to protect the national food supply chain amid widespread industry disruptions.
• Trump Orders Meat Processing Plants to Remain Open During Pandemic President Trump signed an executive order mandating meat processing plants to continue operations during the coronavirus crisis, aiming to protect the national food supply chain amid widespread industry disruptions.
• China Criticizes U.S. Coronavirus Response Diplomatic tensions escalated as China accused the United States of spreading 'barefaced lies' regarding the coronavirus pandemic, further straining international relations during the global health crisis.
• China Criticizes U.S. Coronavirus Response Diplomatic tensions escalated as China accused the United States of spreading 'barefaced lies' regarding the coronavirus pandemic, further straining international relations during the global health crisis.
• Small Business Loan Audits Announced Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin declared that small-business loans exceeding $2 million would undergo comprehensive audits to ensure proper allocation and prevent potential misuse of pandemic relief funds.
• Small Business Loan Audits Announced Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin declared that small-business loans exceeding $2 million would undergo comprehensive audits to ensure proper allocation and prevent potential misuse of pandemic relief funds.
• Irrfan Khan, Acclaimed Actor, Dies Renowned Indian actor Irrfan Khan passed away at age 53, leaving behind a celebrated international career highlighted by his memorable role in 'Life of Pi' and numerous critically acclaimed performances.
• Irrfan Khan, Acclaimed Actor, Dies Renowned Indian actor Irrfan Khan passed away at age 53, leaving behind a celebrated international career highlighted by his memorable role in 'Life of Pi' and numerous critically acclaimed performances.
• Democrats Postpone House Return Democratic leadership scrapped plans for an immediate return to the House of Representatives, likely due to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns and social distancing recommendations.
• Democrats Postpone House Return Democratic leadership scrapped plans for an immediate return to the House of Representatives, likely due to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns and social distancing recommendations.
• Justin Amash Explores Independent Presidential Bid Congressman Justin Amash launched a presidential exploratory committee, signaling potential interest in a third-party or independent run for the 2020 presidential election.
• Justin Amash Explores Independent Presidential Bid Congressman Justin Amash launched a presidential exploratory committee, signaling potential interest in a third-party or independent run for the 2020 presidential election.
• Pence Declines Mask at Mayo Clinic Vice President Mike Pence drew criticism for not wearing a mask during a visit to the Mayo Clinic, despite the institution's mandatory mask policy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Pence Declines Mask at Mayo Clinic Vice President Mike Pence drew criticism for not wearing a mask during a visit to the Mayo Clinic, despite the institution's mandatory mask policy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Oscars Modify Theater Release Requirements The Academy Awards adjusted their eligibility rules, allowing films that were unable to have traditional theatrical releases during the pandemic to still qualify for Oscar consideration.
• Oscars Modify Theater Release Requirements The Academy Awards adjusted their eligibility rules, allowing films that were unable to have traditional theatrical releases during the pandemic to still qualify for Oscar consideration.

Events in 2020

April 29, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 29, 2020 was a Wednesday and it was the 120th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 2020 can also be written as 4/29/2020 in the US and as 29/4/2020 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 2020 in April 2020 calendar

Famous people died on April 29, 2020:

• Irrfan Khan

  Irrfan Khan was a critically acclaimed Indian actor who made significant contributions to both Bollywood and Hollywood cinema, known for his...

• Guido Münch

  Mexican astronomer and astrophysicist (b. 1921).

• Yahya Hassan
• Jānis Lūsis
• Germano Celant
• Denis Goldberg

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Famous people who died on April 29th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th 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 29, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 29, 2020 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 29, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:43 am and setting at 02:06 am.

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

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Someone born on April 29, 2020 is:

5 years and 4 days old,

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or 261 weeks and 3 days old,

or 1830 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 2020?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 29, 2020.

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