Saturday, August 15, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 228th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 76th day of Summer and there are 17 days left until Fall (autumn). August 15, 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 15, 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 15 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 228th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Saturday of 2020 |
| Week index | 33rd week of 2020 |
| Season | 76th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 9 |
| 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 15, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIXVMMXX (month-day, year)
August 15th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 15 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 15, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- NYC first responders, non-profit rush to save 9/11 tribute
- Postal Service plans to remove 671 high-volume mail processing machines
- Postal carriers union endorses Biden, warns that ‘survival’ of USPS is at stake
- Five-Year-Old Cannon Hinnants Funeral: We Shouldnt Even Be Here
- National Science Week Starts
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 15th:
Project Power Barcelona vs Bayern #UFC252 Robert Trump Annabelle Flyers
August 15th events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on August 15.
Empire of Trebizond surrenders to forces of Sultan Mehmet II - last Byzantine Empire remnant to fall. Emperor David exiled and later murdered.Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims.
The Boxer Rebellion: In China, the Empress, her family and court retainers flee while foreign troops move through Peking in an attempt to quell the rebellion.
Stock markets on August 15, 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 15, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 15, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Trump’s calculated dismantling of USPS proves one thing clearly: He is WELL AWARE that we do not want him as our president. He’s chosen to blatantly cheat and put millions of Americans’ lives at risk in an effort to hold on to power.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 15, 2020
America has a pandemic problem so I solved it by making a gun: pic.twitter.com/WRaiuVU90K
— Allen Pan (@AnyTechnology) August 15, 2020
Why does BLM have to answer for looters but the NRA doesn’t have to answer for school shooters
— mikayla🖤 (@mikkymxrie) August 14, 2020
August 15, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles.
August 15 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 15, 2020 life path number is 9. 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 9 is thought to be the most interesting. Multiplying any number by 9, then add the resulting digits and reduce them to a single digit will always be a 9. Nine touches at the core of its symbolism and understand the connection between all mankind and have a global consciousness.
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