What happened on Sunday May 31, 2020?

About May 31st, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The worldwide confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpassed six million, with the United States serving as the global epicenter, accounting for approximately 29% of all reported cases. This marked a significant moment in the global pandemic's progression, highlighting the severe impact of the virus on international public health.
  • Day of the week: May 31st, 2020 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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May 31, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 2020:

  • Global COVID-19 Pandemic Milestone The worldwide confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpassed six million, with the United States serving as the global epicenter, accounting for approximately 29% of all reported cases. This marked a significant moment in the global pandemic's progression, highlighting the severe impact of the virus on international public health.
  • Global COVID-19 Pandemic Milestone The worldwide confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpassed six million, with the United States serving as the global epicenter, accounting for approximately 29% of all reported cases. This marked a significant moment in the global pandemic's progression, highlighting the severe impact of the virus on international public health.
  • Trump's Antifa Terrorist Designation Controversy President Donald Trump announced plans to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization in response to alleged involvement in riots, looting, and arson. This proposal sparked significant constitutional debate, with various officials arguing that designating domestic groups as terrorists would violate First Amendment rights.
  • Trump's Antifa Terrorist Designation Controversy President Donald Trump announced plans to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization in response to alleged involvement in riots, looting, and arson. This proposal sparked significant constitutional debate, with various officials arguing that designating domestic groups as terrorists would violate First Amendment rights.
  • Brazilian Anti-Fascist Protests Against Police Brutality Large-scale anti-fascist protests erupted in major Brazilian cities including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte. Demonstrators condemned police brutality and challenged President Bolsonaro's support for unconstitutional measures, reflecting growing social and political tensions.
  • Brazilian Anti-Fascist Protests Against Police Brutality Large-scale anti-fascist protests erupted in major Brazilian cities including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte. Demonstrators condemned police brutality and challenged President Bolsonaro's support for unconstitutional measures, reflecting growing social and political tensions.
  • Rio Tinto Destroys Ancient Aboriginal Site Anglo-Australian mining corporation Rio Tinto acknowledged destroying the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge caves in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The company issued a public apology to Aboriginal Australians, acknowledging the cultural and historical significance of the site that was irreparably damaged.
  • Rio Tinto Destroys Ancient Aboriginal Site Anglo-Australian mining corporation Rio Tinto acknowledged destroying the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge caves in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The company issued a public apology to Aboriginal Australians, acknowledging the cultural and historical significance of the site that was irreparably damaged.
  • Protester Shooting in Omaha During Civil Unrest Police investigated the shooting death of protester James Scurlock by a bar owner in Omaha, Nebraska. Eyewitness video suggested the shooter was attacked by a group before firing fatal shots, highlighting the tensions and potential violence during widespread protests.
  • Protester Shooting in Omaha During Civil Unrest Police investigated the shooting death of protester James Scurlock by a bar owner in Omaha, Nebraska. Eyewitness video suggested the shooter was attacked by a group before firing fatal shots, highlighting the tensions and potential violence during widespread protests.
  • Xenophobic Murder in Ankara A tragic hate crime occurred in Ankara, Turkey, where a 20-year-old Kurdish man was fatally stabbed multiple times by three men while playing Kurdish music. This incident underscored ongoing ethnic tensions and xenophobic violence in the region.
  • Xenophobic Murder in Ankara A tragic hate crime occurred in Ankara, Turkey, where a 20-year-old Kurdish man was fatally stabbed multiple times by three men while playing Kurdish music. This incident underscored ongoing ethnic tensions and xenophobic violence in the region.
  • NYPD Van Molotov Cocktail Attack A woman was charged with multiple serious offenses, including four counts of attempted murder, after throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied NYPD van during riots in Brooklyn, reflecting the intense civil unrest of the period.
  • NYPD Van Molotov Cocktail Attack A woman was charged with multiple serious offenses, including four counts of attempted murder, after throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied NYPD van during riots in Brooklyn, reflecting the intense civil unrest of the period.
  • Fatal Plane Crash in Italy A plane crash in Nettuno, Lazio, Italy resulted in the deaths of two Italian competitive swimmers, Fabio Lombini and Gioele Rossetti, marking a tragic loss for the sports community.
  • Fatal Plane Crash in Italy A plane crash in Nettuno, Lazio, Italy resulted in the deaths of two Italian competitive swimmers, Fabio Lombini and Gioele Rossetti, marking a tragic loss for the sports community.

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

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What day of the week was May 31, 2020?


May 31, 2020 was a Sunday and it was the 152nd day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2020 can also be written as 5/31/2020 in the US and as 31/5/2020 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 2020:

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May 31, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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

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

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May 31, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 2020 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 02:20 pm and setting at 03:01 am.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 2020.

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How old is someone born on May 31, 2020?


Someone born on May 31, 2020 is:

5 years and 5 days old,

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