Sunday August 23, 2020: on this day

August 23, 2020 was the 236th day of the year 2020, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 23, 2020 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 23, 2020, who was born and died on August 23, 2020, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 2020, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Onward, directed by Dan Scanlon), TV series (e.g. Eden) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 2020 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 2020?


August 23, 2020 was a Sunday and it was the 236th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2020 can also be written as 8/23/2020 in the US and as 23/8/2020 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2020 in August 2020 calendar

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August 23, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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August 23, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 2020 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 2020 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 10:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 2020.

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Who was born on August 23, 2020?


Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 2020: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 3 years 6 months old,

or 42 months and 25 days old,

or 186 weeks and 2 days old,

or 1304 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 2020.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2020?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2020?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 23, 2020.

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August 23, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 2020:

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Adhemar Grijó Filho
  • Gerald D. Hines
  • Maria Janion
  • Peter Borwein
  • Augusto Caminito
  • Dieter Krause
  • Benny Chan
  • Luigi Serafini
  • Valentina Prudskova

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Hooper Dunbar

    Known for his work on stellar spectroscopy.

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August 23, 2020: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 2020:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2020:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

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August 23, 2020: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 2020 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Onward

Onward

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Dan Scanlon

Starring: Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer

Country: United States of America

Dolittle

Dolittle

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Stephen Gaghan

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Buckley, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Grudge

The Grudge

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Nicolas Pesce

Starring: Andrea Riseborough, Lin Shaye, Betty Gilpin, Demian Bichir, John Cho, William Sadler, Jacki Weaver

Country: United States of America

The Hunt

The Hunt

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Craig Zobel

Starring: Betty Gilpin, Hilary Swank, Ike Barinholtz, Ethan Suplee, Emma Roberts

Country: United States of America

The Vow

The Vow

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Michael Sucsy

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill, Jessica Lange

August 23, 2020: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 2020 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

EDEN

EDEN

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Megan Griffiths

The Flower of Evil

The Flower of Evil

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Cursed

Cursed

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Wes Craven

Brave New World

Brave New World

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Gaia

United We Fall

United We Fall

Release year: 2020

Directed by: Bryan Law

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Who was the US President on August 23, 2020?

On August 23, 2020 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 2020?

On August 23, 2020 the UK Prime Minister was Boris Johnson (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 2020?

On August 23, 2020 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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What happened in 2020?

2020 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Iranian General Qasem Soleimani is killed by an American airstrike near Baghdad International Airport, igniting global concerns of a potential armed conflict.
  • Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashes immediately after takeoff at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport; all 176 on board are killed. The plane was shot down by an Iranian anti-aircraft missile.
  • Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts, and kills 39 people.

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What was the calendar for August 2020?

August 2020 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 2020 calendar looked like.