Monday, August 17, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 230th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 78th day of Summer and there are 15 days left until Fall (autumn). August 17, 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 17, 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 17 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 230th day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Monday of 2020 |
| Week index | 33rd week of 2020 |
| Season | 78th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 2 |
| 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 17, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIXVIIMMXX (month-day, year)
August 17th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 17 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 17, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Voters in North Carolina have receive absentee ballot request forms in the mail with Trump’s face on them
- UNC-Chapel Hill pivots to online learning after coronavirus outbreak
- Pelosi to Recall House for Postal Service Vote as Democrats Press for DeJoy to Testify
- Trump Administration Finalizes Plan to Open Oil Drilling in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge
- (Aniv. del Gral. José de San Martín)
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 17th:
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August 17th events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on August 17.
Governor of Roanoke Island colony, John White, returns from England to find no trace of the colonists he had left there 3 years earlier [or Aug 18, 1591].Joe Pulitzer donates $1 million to Columbia University & begins the Pulitzer Prizes in America.
Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta declare Indonesia (Dutch East Indies) independent from the Netherlands.
Stock markets on August 17, 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 17, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 17, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
I hope the Postmaster General comes prepared. I know I will. https://t.co/Lan1in5UmH
— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) August 17, 2020
That ejection is super soft…
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) August 18, 2020
If we want to end the chaos and division—and keep alive the possibility of progress on the issues we hold dear—we’ve got to vote for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris like our lives depend on it. Register today by texting VOTE to 30330. https://t.co/xPu5o0SYLJ
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 18, 2020
August 17, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles.
August 17 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 17, 2020 life path number is 2. 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 2 is thought to be a feminine number, with its power and strength consistently underestimated. Twos tend to be artists of sorts, always gentle, understanding, and diplomatic.
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