Sunday, August 2, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 215th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 63rd day of Summer and there are 30 days left until Fall (autumn). August 2, 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 2, 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 2 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 215th day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Sunday of 2020 |
| Week index | 31st week of 2020 |
| Season | 63rd day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 5 |
| 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 2, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIIIMMXX (month-day, year)
August 2nd zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 2 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 2, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Historic NASA-Manned SpaceX Capsule Returns To Earth, Lands In Gulf Of Mexico
- Wilford Brimley, Face of Quaker Oats & Diabetes Campaigns, Dead at 85
- Dr. Alveda King Blasts Obama For Politicizing John Lewis Funeral: Leftists Will Grab At Any Opportunity
- Metro football player loses both parents to COVID-19 complications in same week
- Hajj
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 2nd:
Wilford Brimley T.J. Warren Adele FA Cup SpaceX Yoenis Cespedes
August 2nd events in history
Below are a few important historical events that happened on August 2.
Formal signing of the US Declaration of Independence by 56 people (date most accepted by modern historians).1st US census conducted, the population was 3,939,214 including 697,624 slaves.
Battle of Bad Axe, Wisconsin: 1,300 Illinois militia defeat Sauk & Fox Native Americans ending the Black Hawk War in the US.
Stock markets on August 2, 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 2, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 2, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
white people when the retail worker tells them they have to wear a mask https://t.co/w6jNt9ziFv
— Aohada (@AohadaPeach) August 2, 2020
Perhaps Donald Trump doesn’t like the Postal Service because it delivers.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) August 2, 2020
Good splashdown of Dragon confirmed! Welcome back to Earth, @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug! pic.twitter.com/0vAS3CcK9P
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) August 2, 2020
August 2, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Rockstar" by DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch.
August 2 calendar
| August 2, 2024 | Friday |
| August 2, 2025 | Saturday |
| August 2, 2026 | Sunday |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday |
| August 2, 2028 | Wednesday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
August 2, 2020 life path number is 5. 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 5 is thought to be a whirlwind of energy, constantly in need of change and stimulation. You are loyal, you can also be selfish, thoughtless and irresponsible. Your family and friends may view you as independent and unpredictable. You're always up for an adventure and aren't averse to taking risks.
Help us keep this page updated, please let us know if we missed anything.