What happened on Wednesday July 29, 2020?

About July 29th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Amid ongoing George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Oregon Governor Kate Brown negotiated with Vice President Mike Pence for the withdrawal of federal agents from Portland, including Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
  • Day of the week: July 29th, 2020 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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July 29, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 29, 2020:

  • Federal Agents to Withdraw from Portland Amid ongoing George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Oregon Governor Kate Brown negotiated with Vice President Mike Pence for the withdrawal of federal agents from Portland, including Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
  • Federal Agents to Withdraw from Portland Amid ongoing George Floyd protests in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Oregon Governor Kate Brown negotiated with Vice President Mike Pence for the withdrawal of federal agents from Portland, including Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
  • Cuba Reforms Economic Regulations In response to economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and Venezuela's economic decline, Cuba implemented significant economic reforms. These included loosening regulations on state-run companies and farmers, and notably, permitting the use of U.S. dollars in internal trade—a substantial shift in the country's economic policy.
  • Cuba Reforms Economic Regulations In response to economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and Venezuela's economic decline, Cuba implemented significant economic reforms. These included loosening regulations on state-run companies and farmers, and notably, permitting the use of U.S. dollars in internal trade—a substantial shift in the country's economic policy.
  • U.S. Sanctions on Syrian Government The United States imposed targeted sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his son Hafez, targeting government officials while explicitly stating that humanitarian aid and civilian welfare would not be impacted. U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Kelly Craft, emphasized the nuanced approach of these economic restrictions.
  • U.S. Sanctions on Syrian Government The United States imposed targeted sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his son Hafez, targeting government officials while explicitly stating that humanitarian aid and civilian welfare would not be impacted. U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Kelly Craft, emphasized the nuanced approach of these economic restrictions.
  • Zimbabwe Compensates Displaced White Farmers The Zimbabwean government signed a landmark $3.5 billion agreement with the Commercial Farmers' Union to compensate white farmers who were forcibly evicted from their land during a controversial land redistribution program under former President Robert Mugabe in the 2000s.
  • Zimbabwe Compensates Displaced White Farmers The Zimbabwean government signed a landmark $3.5 billion agreement with the Commercial Farmers' Union to compensate white farmers who were forcibly evicted from their land during a controversial land redistribution program under former President Robert Mugabe in the 2000s.
  • Stonehenge Stone Origin Discovered Archeologists made a significant breakthrough in understanding Stonehenge's construction by precisely identifying the origin of its large Sarsen stones to a location approximately 25 kilometers north of the monument near Marlborough, Wiltshire, England. This discovery provides crucial insights into the prehistoric monument's geological and cultural history.
  • Stonehenge Stone Origin Discovered Archeologists made a significant breakthrough in understanding Stonehenge's construction by precisely identifying the origin of its large Sarsen stones to a location approximately 25 kilometers north of the monument near Marlborough, Wiltshire, England. This discovery provides crucial insights into the prehistoric monument's geological and cultural history.
  • Train Derailment in Tempe, Arizona A train derailed after a bridge collapse at Tempe Town Lake in Arizona, resulting in a significant fire. The incident highlighted potential infrastructure and transportation safety concerns.
  • Train Derailment in Tempe, Arizona A train derailed after a bridge collapse at Tempe Town Lake in Arizona, resulting in a significant fire. The incident highlighted potential infrastructure and transportation safety concerns.
  • Brazil Introduces New Currency Denomination The Central Bank of Brazil announced plans to begin producing 200 reais bills starting in August, indicating potential monetary policy adjustments or economic management strategies.
  • Brazil Introduces New Currency Denomination The Central Bank of Brazil announced plans to begin producing 200 reais bills starting in August, indicating potential monetary policy adjustments or economic management strategies.

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

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What day of the week was July 29, 2020?


July 29, 2020 was a Wednesday and it was the 211th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 2020 can also be written as 7/29/2020 in the US and as 29/7/2020 in UK and Europe.

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July 29, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 29, 2020:

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  • Joe Kernan

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July 29, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 29, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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July 29, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 29, 2020 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 01:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 2020.

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How old is someone born on July 29, 2020?


Someone born on July 29, 2020 is:

4 years 9 months old,

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or 249 weeks and 2 days old,

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

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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