What happened on Monday August 31, 2020?

Here's what happened on August 31, 2020:

• India-China Border Tensions Escalating tensions between India and China emerged as the Indian defence ministry accused China's People's Liberation Army of militarizing the Line of Actual Control near Pangong Lake in Ladakh. China promptly denied these allegations, further complicating the already strained bilateral relations.
• India-China Border Tensions Escalating tensions between India and China emerged as the Indian defence ministry accused China's People's Liberation Army of militarizing the Line of Actual Control near Pangong Lake in Ladakh. China promptly denied these allegations, further complicating the already strained bilateral relations.
• Macron's Diplomatic Visit to Beirut French President Emmanuel Macron made his second visit to Beirut, Lebanon, following the recent devastating explosion. His primary objective was to urge local politicians to implement critical political and economic reforms, highlighting international diplomatic efforts to support Lebanon's recovery.
• Macron's Diplomatic Visit to Beirut French President Emmanuel Macron made his second visit to Beirut, Lebanon, following the recent devastating explosion. His primary objective was to urge local politicians to implement critical political and economic reforms, highlighting international diplomatic efforts to support Lebanon's recovery.
• French Call for European Response to Turkish Aggression French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian advocated for a coordinated European response to recent Turkish aggressive actions towards Greece and Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean, signaling growing diplomatic tensions in the region.
• French Call for European Response to Turkish Aggression French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian advocated for a coordinated European response to recent Turkish aggressive actions towards Greece and Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean, signaling growing diplomatic tensions in the region.
• Gaza-Israel Ceasefire Agreement A ceasefire agreement was reached between Palestinian militant group Hamas and the Israeli government to end a month-long series of cross-border tensions involving the launch of incendiary balloons in the Gaza Strip. The agreement was facilitated through mediation talks with Egyptian and Qatari officials, aiming to de-escalate regional tensions.
• Gaza-Israel Ceasefire Agreement A ceasefire agreement was reached between Palestinian militant group Hamas and the Israeli government to end a month-long series of cross-border tensions involving the launch of incendiary balloons in the Gaza Strip. The agreement was facilitated through mediation talks with Egyptian and Qatari officials, aiming to de-escalate regional tensions.
• Australian Journalist Detained in China Australian foreign minister Marise Payne confirmed the detention of Chinese-born Australian journalist Cheng Lei, an anchor for China Global Television Network. Lei has been under 'residential surveillance' in Beijing since August 14, raising international concerns about press freedom and diplomatic tensions.
• Australian Journalist Detained in China Australian foreign minister Marise Payne confirmed the detention of Chinese-born Australian journalist Cheng Lei, an anchor for China Global Television Network. Lei has been under 'residential surveillance' in Beijing since August 14, raising international concerns about press freedom and diplomatic tensions.
• Syrian Civil War Airstrikes The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported a deadly airstrike near Damascus, allegedly conducted by the Israel Defense Forces, resulting in 11 fatalities, including one civilian. This incident further highlights the ongoing complexity and volatility of the Syrian conflict.
• Syrian Civil War Airstrikes The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported a deadly airstrike near Damascus, allegedly conducted by the Israel Defense Forces, resulting in 11 fatalities, including one civilian. This incident further highlights the ongoing complexity and volatility of the Syrian conflict.
• Explosions in the United Arab Emirates Two separate explosions occurred in the United Arab Emirates, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries. The incidents took place in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, raising significant concerns about public safety and potential security threats.
• Explosions in the United Arab Emirates Two separate explosions occurred in the United Arab Emirates, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries. The incidents took place in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, raising significant concerns about public safety and potential security threats.
• Diplomatic Expulsions between Slovakia and Russia The Russian foreign ministry expelled three Slovak diplomats from Moscow in a reciprocal action following the Slovak foreign ministry's earlier expulsion of three Russian diplomats from Bratislava on August 11, allegedly for espionage activities.
• Diplomatic Expulsions between Slovakia and Russia The Russian foreign ministry expelled three Slovak diplomats from Moscow in a reciprocal action following the Slovak foreign ministry's earlier expulsion of three Russian diplomats from Bratislava on August 11, allegedly for espionage activities.
• Deadly Floods in Italy Italy experienced devastating floods that claimed seven lives, with heavy rainfall affecting multiple cities. The disaster resulted in numerous injuries and several missing persons, underscoring the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
• Deadly Floods in Italy Italy experienced devastating floods that claimed seven lives, with heavy rainfall affecting multiple cities. The disaster resulted in numerous injuries and several missing persons, underscoring the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
• New Zealand Wildfire near Lake Pukaki A severe scrub fire near Lake Pukaki in New Zealand escalated rapidly, burning over 8,000 acres of land and destroying one house. The incident necessitated the complete evacuation of Mount Cook Village, demonstrating the increasing risks of wildfires in the region.
• New Zealand Wildfire near Lake Pukaki A severe scrub fire near Lake Pukaki in New Zealand escalated rapidly, burning over 8,000 acres of land and destroying one house. The incident necessitated the complete evacuation of Mount Cook Village, demonstrating the increasing risks of wildfires in the region.

Events in 2020

August 31, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 2020

August 31, 2020 was a Monday and it was the 244th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2020 can also be written as 8/31/2020 in the US and as 31/8/2020 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2020 in August 2020 calendar

Famous people died on August 31, 2020:

• Tom Seaver

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher known as 'Tom Terrific', who played primarily for the New York Mets.

• Pranab Mukherjee

  Former president of india (b. 1935).

• John Thompson
• Dario Stolfa

Famous people who died in 2020

Famous people who died on August 31st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 2020 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:09 pm and setting at 05:30 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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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 2020

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Someone born on August 31, 2020 is:

4 years 8 months old,

or 56 months and 14 days old,

or 245 weeks and 2 days old,

or 1717 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 31, 2020.

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