Saturday, August 1, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 214th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 62nd day of Summer and there are 31 days left until Fall (autumn). August 1, 2020 zodiac sign is Leo. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about August 1, 2020, including important events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at August 1 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 214th day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Saturday of 2020 |
| Week index | 31st week of 2020 |
| Season | 62nd day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 4 |
| August Birthstone | Peridot and Sardonyx |
| August Birth flower | Gladiolus |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write August 1, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIIMMXX (month-day, year)
August 1st zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 1 is Leo ♌. Leo's strengths are: passionate, generous, humorous, and creative. While the weaknesses are: are being arrogant, stubborn, self-centered, and lazy. Sun is the ruling planet of Leo.
Top news headlines from August 1, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Kushner COVID-19 plan axed because virus hit Democrats worst: report
- Every NHL player stands for national anthem during season restart, but some lock arms as sign of unity
- Trump says he will ban TikTok through executive action as soon as Saturday
- Portland sees peaceful night of protests following withdrawal of federal agents
- Supreme Court denies request to halt construction of the border wall
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 1st:
TikTok Umbrella Academy Rockets vs Mavericks FA Cup Karen Bass Gigi Hadid
August 1st events in history
Below are a few important historical events that happened on August 1.
Justinian I becomes the sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.Results of the Domesday inquiry presented to William the Conqueror in Salisbury (the date of compilation and the Great Domesday are historically contestable).
Joseph Priestley, English theologian, chemist and author discovers oxygen by isolating it in its gaseous state.
Stock markets on August 1, 2020
Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
August 1, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 1, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
He'll ban Tik-Tok but not the KKK.
— (mc²)(1/f)(6.63E-34)(dv/dt)ⁿ🇺🇸 (@Scienergetic) August 1, 2020
On average, coronavirus kills 930 people per day in the United States. A game of golf is 18 holes.
9 Americans die every hole.
39 every hour.
155 Americans will die by the time the president is done playing today. pic.twitter.com/SkaLKhZAME
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 1, 2020
The last thing Osama bin Laden saw was an American Flag. It was on my shoulder. I was standing.
— Robert J. O'Neill (@mchooyah) August 1, 2020
August 1, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Rockstar" by DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch.
August 1 calendar
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| August 1, 2025 | Friday |
| August 1, 2026 | Saturday |
| August 1, 2027 | Sunday |
| August 1, 2028 | Tuesday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
August 1, 2020 life path number is 4. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 4 is thought to be orderly and methodical. You are the epitome of stability. You believe any problem can be overcome with a proper plan and use work and reason to establish a foundation.
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