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Major Events of September 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 September 2020 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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

  • 01 Sep 2020 Trump's Controversial Kenosha Visit After Jacob Blake Shooting: President Donald Trump visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, in the aftermath of the Jacob Blake shooting incident, a controversial event that sparked significant racial justice protests. During his visit, Trump primarily offered support to local law enforcement, a stance that drew both criticism and support amid heightened tensions surrounding police use of force and racial inequality.
  • 02 Sep 2020 FDA's Comprehensive COVID-19 Response Actions: On September 2, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took multiple significant steps in its COVID-19 response. First, the agency approved an abbreviated new drug application for cisatracurium besylate USP 20 mg/10mL, a critical medication to facilitate tracheal intubation and provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures and mechanical ventilation. This approval was particularly important during the pandemic when ventilator support was crucial for severe COVID-19 patients. Simultaneously, the FDA, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), issued a warning letter to '1 Party At A Time' for marketing an unapproved product with fraudulent COVID-19 treatment claims. This action was part of the agencies' ongoing efforts to protect consumers from misleading and potentially dangerous medical misinformation. Additionally, the FDA updated its guidance on the use of COVID-19 convalescent plasma, providing healthcare professionals with the latest recommendations for treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
  • 03 Sep 2020 Sudan Peace Agreement Towards Secular State: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and Abdelaziz al-Hilu, leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM–N), signed a landmark agreement to transition Sudan into a secular state, marking a significant step towards political reconciliation and potential democratic reforms.
  • 04 Sep 2020 Global COVID-19 Pandemic Updates: The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact multiple countries: the Czech Republic reported over 700 cases for the first time, Iran's death toll exceeded 22,000, and New Zealand extended Auckland's Alert Level 2.5 restrictions.
  • 05 Sep 2020 French Military Casualties in Kidal Region: Two French soldiers were killed when their armored military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Kidal Region of Mali. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges and risks faced by international military personnel operating in the region.
  • 06 Sep 2020 Victoria's COVID-19 Roadmap Announcement: Australian Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for gradually lifting COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, while simultaneously extending the current lockdown until September 28, signaling a cautious approach to pandemic management.
  • 07 Sep 2020 Sudan's Catastrophic Flooding Emergency: Sudan declares a state of emergency after unprecedented flooding kills at least 99 people and displaces over 100,000 individuals. These floods represent the most severe recorded in Sudan since 1988, with the Nile River reaching its highest levels in a century, causing widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis.
  • 08 Sep 2020 COVID-19 Global Pandemic Developments: On September 8, 2020, multiple significant developments occurred in the global COVID-19 pandemic. The British government announced a ban on gatherings of more than six people in England, starting September 14, in response to rising infection rates. Pfizer and BioNTech reported potential vaccine approval by mid-October or early November. AstraZeneca and Oxford University's vaccine trials were temporarily paused due to a participant's unexplained illness. India reported its highest single-day COVID-19 death toll of 1,133, bringing the national death count to 72,775.
  • 09 Sep 2020 Global COVID-19 Death Toll Exceeds 900,000: The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic death toll surpassed 900,000, with the United States reporting 190,589 fatalities. Simultaneously, the San Francisco Bay area experienced dramatic environmental conditions, with dark orange skies and heavy smoke from ongoing California wildfires.
  • 10 Sep 2020 FDA and FTC Issue Warning Letter to Pharmacy Over COVID-19 Fraudulent Claims: On September 10, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collaborated with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue a warning letter to Pharmacy Plus, Inc., operating as Vital Care Compounder. The joint action targeted the pharmacy for marketing and selling unapproved pharmaceutical products that made fraudulent and unsubstantiated claims related to COVID-19 treatment or prevention. This enforcement action was part of the agencies' broader efforts to protect public health during the pandemic by preventing the spread of misinformation and potentially dangerous medical products.
  • 11 Sep 2020 Microsoft Warns of Foreign Election Interference: Microsoft reported widespread cyberattack attempts by Russian, Chinese, and Iranian hackers targeting political campaigns and organizations involved in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The tech company detected attacks on both Trump and Biden campaign-associated individuals, signaling escalated foreign interference efforts.
  • 12 Sep 2020 Global COVID-19 Pandemic Reaches Peak Daily Infection Rate: On September 12, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported an unprecedented daily global COVID-19 infection rate of 307,930 cases, marking a significant milestone in the pandemic's progression. The surge was predominantly concentrated in three countries: the United States, India, and Brazil. In response to the escalating health crisis, Israel became the second nation to reimpose comprehensive lockdown measures, signaling the severity of the pandemic's impact on global public health and social dynamics.
  • 13 Sep 2020 Violent Protests in Benghazi, Libya: In an escalation of civil unrest, protesters in Benghazi, Libya, stormed and set fire to the House of Representatives building. Some demonstrators were armed, reflecting the intense frustration with ongoing political instability, economic challenges, and systemic corruption. These protests marked the third consecutive day of demonstrations in eastern Libya, signaling deep-seated social and political tensions.
  • 14 Sep 2020 Historic Afghan Peace Negotiations Begin: Afghan government representatives and Taliban negotiators commenced direct peace talks, marking a significant diplomatic milestone brokered by the Trump administration to potentially end the two-decade-long conflict and facilitate U.S. troop withdrawal.
  • 15 Sep 2020 Pennsylvania Coronavirus Restrictions Struck Down: U.S. District Judge William Stickman IV ruled against Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, declaring them unconstitutional. The judicial decision challenged the state's emergency powers and pandemic response measures.
  • 16 Sep 2020 Israel Signs Historic Middle East Peace Accords: In a landmark diplomatic ceremony at the White House, Israel signed normalization agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, marking a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitical relations and potentially paving the way for broader regional cooperation.
  • 17 Sep 2020 US Government Plans Free COVID-19 Vaccination: The federal administration unveiled a comprehensive plan to provide coronavirus vaccines to all Americans at no cost, aiming to ensure widespread immunization.
  • 18 Sep 2020 Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a pioneering legal icon and champion of gender equality and women's rights, passed away at her home in Washington, D.C. at age 87 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Her death marked the end of an extraordinary judicial career that transformed American civil rights law and advanced gender equality through landmark Supreme Court decisions.
  • 19 Sep 2020 Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a pioneering and influential Supreme Court Justice known for her landmark decisions on gender equality and civil rights, passed away at the age of 87. Her death marked the end of an era for progressive legal thought in the United States and created significant political tension around her potential replacement.
  • 20 Sep 2020 Tragic Explosion During Unexploded Ordnance Clearance in Solomon Islands: On September 20, 2020, a devastating explosion occurred in a residential area of Honiara, Solomon Islands, resulting in the tragic deaths of two Norwegian People's Aid humanitarian workers. The incident took place during a critical mission to clear unexploded ordnance (UXO) left behind from World War II's Pacific campaign. This event highlights the ongoing dangers posed by decades-old military remnants and the risks faced by humanitarian demining personnel in post-conflict regions.
  • 21 Sep 2020 Death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87 in her Washington, DC home, surrounded by her family. Her death marked a significant moment in American judicial history, as she was a pioneering advocate for gender equality and women's rights throughout her distinguished legal career.
  • 22 Sep 2020 United States Reaches Grim COVID-19 Milestone: The United States surpassed 200,000 COVID-19 deaths, marking the highest national death toll globally during the pandemic. This tragic milestone highlighted the severe impact of the coronavirus on the country's population and healthcare system.
  • 23 Sep 2020 U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 200,000 Milestone: On September 23, 2020, the United States reached a devastating milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, with the coronavirus death toll surpassing 200,000 lives lost. Public health experts warned that the total fatalities could potentially double by the end of the year, highlighting the severe impact of the pandemic on the nation.
  • 24 Sep 2020 Global COVID-19 Surge: The COVID-19 pandemic continued its global spread with significant daily case increases across multiple countries. France reported a record 16,096 daily cases, the United Kingdom logged 6,634 new infections, and Indonesia recorded 4,634 new cases, bringing its total to 262,022. These figures underscored the ongoing challenges of managing the pandemic worldwide.
  • 25 Sep 2020 Paris Charlie Hebdo Stabbing Attack: On September 25, 2020, a knife attack occurred outside the former headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France. Two individuals were wounded in the incident. French authorities quickly responded, taking the suspected perpetrator and six additional individuals into custody. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin characterized the attack as an Islamic extremist terror incident, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding freedom of expression and religious extremism.
  • 26 Sep 2020 Charlie Hebdo Stabbing Attack in Paris: An 18-year-old Pakistan-born suspect named Ali H. was identified after conducting a stabbing attack outside the former headquarters of Charlie Hebdo. The suspect confessed to the attack, claiming it was in retaliation for the magazine's republication of Muhammad caricatures earlier in the year, reigniting tensions around freedom of expression and religious sensitivities.
  • 27 Sep 2020 Second Nagorno-Karabakh war: Azerbaijan launched an offensive against the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh, inhabited predominantly by ethnic Armenians.[17]
  • 28 Sep 2020 Global COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches One Million: The coronavirus pandemic reached a grim milestone as the global death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 1 million, with over 33 million confirmed cases worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University tracking. This unprecedented health crisis highlighted the severe global impact of the novel coronavirus, affecting countries across all continents and fundamentally altering human social and economic interactions.
  • 29 Sep 2020 First 2020 US Presidential Debate Between Trump and Biden: The first presidential debate between incumbent Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden was held, widely characterized as chaotic and ill-tempered. The contentious event highlighted the deep political divisions in the United States.
  • 30 Sep 2020 California Passes Historic Reparations Law: California became the first U.S. state to pass comprehensive legislation allowing reparations for Black residents and descendants of slaves, marking a significant milestone in addressing historical racial injustices and systemic discrimination.