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Major Events of November 2020: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from November 2020 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of November 2020: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Nov 2020 Afghanistan Violence: On November 1st, 2020, Afghanistan experienced multiple violent incidents. In Herat Province, a bomb explosion on a motorbike near a police checkpoint killed three policemen and injured two others. In a separate incident in Kunduz, a mortar shell attack on the governor's compound resulted in at least four fatalities and eight injuries, including soldiers playing volleyball.
  • 02 Nov 2020 Deadly Attack on Kabul University: On November 2, 2020, a tragic terrorist attack occurred at Kabul University in Afghanistan. Gunmen affiliated with the Islamic State group stormed the campus, resulting in at least 22 fatalities. The assault highlighted the ongoing security challenges and persistent threat of terrorism in the region.
  • 03 Nov 2020 2020 United States Presidential Election: The 2020 United States presidential election was a pivotal democratic contest between Democratic candidate Joe Biden and Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. This election was notable for its high voter turnout, significant mail-in voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and intense political polarization.
  • 04 Nov 2020 Outbreak of Tigray War in Ethiopia: The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launched a surprise military offensive against the Ethiopian federal army's Northern Command, capturing 5 military bases including the Northern Command headquarters. The attack resulted in multiple casualties and prompted an immediate military response from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who declared that the 'last red line has been crossed'. Heavy fighting erupted in the Tigray Region as federal troops entered the area to counter the rebel attack.
  • 05 Nov 2020 Post-Election Protests and Social Media Intervention: Protests continued in multiple U.S. cities following the 2020 presidential election, with several resulting in police confrontations and arrests. Facebook took significant action by banning the 'Stop the Steal' group used by Trump supporters to organize election result protests.
  • 06 Nov 2020 2020 US Presidential Election: Biden Defeats Trump: Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 United States Presidential election, defeating incumbent President Donald Trump after a closely contested and historically significant election. The result came four days after Election Day, reflecting the complexity and unprecedented nature of the voting process during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 07 Nov 2020 Joe Biden Wins 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: Joe Biden was elected as the 46th President of the United States after winning Pennsylvania, with Kamala Harris becoming the first female Vice President. This election marked a significant moment, as it was the first time since 1992 that a challenger defeated an incumbent president. President Donald Trump contested the results, alleging electoral fraud and vowing to challenge the outcome in court.
  • 08 Nov 2020 2020 United States Presidential Election: Joe Biden defeated incumbent President Donald Trump in the 2020 United States presidential election. Multiple major news networks and media outlets, including Fox, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, The New York Times, and The Associated Press, projected Biden's victory, setting the stage for him to become the 46th President of the United States.
  • 09 Nov 2020 United States Reaches 10 Million COVID-19 Cases and Announces Promising Vaccine: On November 9, 2020, the United States became the first country to surpass ten million cumulative COVID-19 cases, as reported by Johns Hopkins University. In a significant breakthrough, Pfizer and BioNTech announced their potential vaccine was 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections. President-elect Joe Biden simultaneously announced a 12-person coronavirus task force to address the ongoing pandemic.
  • 10 Nov 2020 Pfizer Vaccine News Boosts Stock Market: Promising news about Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine triggered a significant surge in stock prices, signaling potential economic recovery and hope in the fight against COVID-19.
  • 11 Nov 2020 Biden Criticizes Trump's Election Refusal: President-elect Joe Biden publicly denounced President Trump's refusal to concede the 2020 presidential election, calling it an 'embarrassment' to the United States and challenging the peaceful transition of power.
  • 12 Nov 2020 COVID-19 Surge in Illinois: Illinois experienced a significant COVID-19 outbreak, reporting 12,702 new cases in a 24-hour period—a pandemic record for the state. In response, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot implemented a comprehensive stay-at-home advisory, restricting residents' movements to essential activities like work, school, and critical errands. The advisory was set to take effect on November 16 and remain in place for 30 days, reflecting the escalating public health crisis.
  • 13 Nov 2020 COVID-19 Surge in US States: Maryland and New York experienced significant COVID-19 case spikes, with Maryland reporting 1,869 new cases (a single-day record) and New York surpassing 5,000 new cases for the first time since April, with a 2.65% positivity rate.
  • 14 Nov 2020 Pfizer and BioNTech Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough: Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech announced a groundbreaking COVID-19 vaccine with an impressive 90% efficacy rate, offering hope in the global fight against the pandemic.
  • 15 Nov 2020 United States Surpasses 11 Million COVID-19 Cases: The United States surpasses 11 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, just six days after reaching ten million, highlighting the rapid spread of the pandemic and mounting public health crisis.
  • 16 Nov 2020 Trump Acknowledges Biden's Election Win While Claiming Fraud: President Trump made a complex and contradictory statement about the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, briefly acknowledging Joe Biden's victory before immediately challenging the legitimacy of the election results. Despite Biden winning 306 electoral votes and over five million popular votes, Trump insisted the election was 'rigged' and refused to concede. This moment highlighted the unprecedented post-election tension in American politics.
  • 17 Nov 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Surge: The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact various regions. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tested positive for the virus. New Mexico reported a record 2,112 new cases, bringing its total to 67,559. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine implemented a nighttime curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. to slow virus transmission. In British Columbia, a record 717 new cases and 11 deaths were reported, raising the provincial death toll to 310.
  • 18 Nov 2020 United States Experiences Deadliest COVID-19 Day: On November 18, 2020, the United States suffered its most severe day of the COVID-19 pandemic in six months, with over 1,700 deaths. The national death toll was approaching 250,000, and at least 20 states had broken new records for COVID-related hospitalizations, highlighting the pandemic's devastating impact.
  • 19 Nov 2020 U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches Grim Milestone of 250,000: The United States reached a devastating milestone on November 19, 2020, as the COVID-19 death toll surpassed 250,000. Hospitalizations were setting new records daily, approaching 77,000, while newly confirmed infections increased by over 80% in two weeks, averaging around 160,000 per day. The pandemic was spreading rapidly across all states, prompting governors and mayors to implement mask mandates and restrict public gatherings just before the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • 20 Nov 2020 California Reaches COVID-19 Record High: California experienced a critical surge in COVID-19 cases, reporting 13,005 new infections in a 24-hour period. The state also recorded 4,750 hospitalizations, marking the highest numbers since August and signaling a severe escalation of the pandemic's impact.
  • 21 Nov 2020 Pfizer Seeks COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Authorization: Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer officially submitted an application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use authorization of its groundbreaking COVID-19 vaccine, marking a critical milestone in the global fight against the pandemic.
  • 22 Nov 2020 U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass 12 Million Before Thanksgiving: The United States reached a critical milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, recording over 12 million coronavirus cases just days before the Thanksgiving holiday. Nearly 1 million new infections were documented in just six days, highlighting the rapid spread of the virus. Despite CDC warnings against travel, over 1 million people passed through U.S. airports on Friday, raising concerns about potential further transmission during the holiday season.
  • 23 Nov 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Surges Across North America: North America experiences significant COVID-19 case spikes: Ohio reports 11,885 new cases (potentially inflated due to lab backlogs), Maryland prepares state trooper enforcement for Thanksgiving, and Canada records a nationwide record of 5,713 new cases, bringing total confirmed cases to 337,555.
  • 24 Nov 2020 Global COVID-19 Pandemic Surge: Multiple regions reported significant COVID-19 statistics: Texas recorded a record 13,998 new cases, surpassing 1.1 million total cases. Spain experienced its highest single-day death toll since April with 537 deaths, bringing the nationwide total to 43,668. Turkey reported a record 7,381 new cases, pushing its nationwide total to 460,916.
  • 25 Nov 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Surge in United States: The United States experienced a severe COVID-19 outbreak, reporting nearly 173,000 new cases and over 2,100 deaths, marking the deadliest day in more than six months. Hospitalizations reached an unprecedented high of nearly 90,000. The national death toll approached 260,000. California was particularly hard-hit, with COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing by over 80% in two weeks and ICU admissions rising by more than 50%. To mitigate the spread, much of California implemented a curfew, anticipating potential increases due to Thanksgiving travel and gatherings.
  • 26 Nov 2020 Argentina Mourns Diego Maradona: Argentines bid a final farewell to soccer legend Diego Maradona as the nation entered a period of national mourning, celebrating the life of their flawed but beloved sports hero.
  • 27 Nov 2020 United States Reaches 13 Million COVID-19 Cases: The United States surpassed 13 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, demonstrating the rapid spread of the pandemic across the country.
  • 28 Nov 2020 United States Surpasses 13 Million COVID-19 Cases: The United States reached a critical milestone of 13 million confirmed coronavirus cases, with November recording nearly 4 million new infections. Major hotspots included Texas and Illinois, and Los Angeles County implemented a new three-week stay-at-home order.
  • 29 Nov 2020 Global COVID-19 Pandemic Update: Worldwide COVID-19 response varied, with some regions tightening restrictions while others showed signs of improvement. Notable developments included school closures in Hong Kong, potential vaccine approval in the UK, and declining infection rates in parts of Europe.
  • 30 Nov 2020 Historic Israel-Saudi Arabia Airspace Agreement: In a groundbreaking diplomatic development, Saudi Arabia agreed to permit Israeli commercial flights to traverse its airspace, following high-level discussions between Saudi officials and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner.