Sunday, August 16, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 229th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 77th day of Summer and there are 16 days left until Fall (autumn). August 16, 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 16, 2020, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at August 16 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 229th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Sunday of 2020 |
| Week index | 33rd week of 2020 |
| Season | 77th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 1 |
| 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 16, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIXVIMMXX (month-day, year)
August 16th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 16 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 16, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- NYC 9/11 light tribute to be reinstated with state, Bloomberg’s support
- House accelerates oversight of Postal Service as uproar grows, demanding top officials testify at urgent hearing
- Robert Trump, younger brother of President Donald Trump, dies in New York hospital
- Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, dead at age 71
- Media, Some Democrats Use Death Of Trumps Brother To Attack The President: The Wrong Trump Died
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 16th:
Alex Smith Blackhawks #UFC252 Edward Snowden #LovecraftCountry Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers
August 16th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on August 16.
Gold first discovered in Klondike, found at Bonanza Creek, Alaska by George Carmack.1st British Empire Games open in Hamilton, Canada.
Puyi, the last Chinese Emperor and ruler of Manchukuo is captured by Soviet troops.
Stock markets on August 16, 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 16, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 16, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
P O W E R S T A R#PawanKalyanBirthdayCDP ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TDZABCMzZ4
— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) August 16, 2020
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— Boopity Baby (@CallMeBoop) August 16, 2020
"Constituent assembly debates’ ,Vol 1. Page 143. There is no need to teach democracy to adivasis. You cannot teach democracy to tribal people;you have to learn democratic ways from them. They are the most democratic people on Earth."- @PawanKalyan #PawanKalyanBirthdayCDP pic.twitter.com/siVmoIrJ7p
— Chanandler Bong (@ChhBong) August 16, 2020
August 16, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles.
August 16 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 16, 2020 life path number is 1. 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 1 is a spiritual and primal force. A natural-born leader. It is the root that all numbers stem from. Ones are also very individualistic, which can lead to loneliness.
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