Thursday, August 20, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 233rd day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 81st day of Summer and there are 12 days left until Fall (autumn). August 20, 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 20, 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 20 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 233rd day of the year |
| Day of week | 3rd Thursday of 2020 |
| Week index | 34th week of 2020 |
| Season | 81st 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 20, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIXXMMXX (month-day, year)
August 20th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 20 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 20, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- WATCH: DNC Caucuses Omit Under God From The Pledge Of Allegiance
- Trump Calls For Goodyear Boycott Over Ban On MAGA Hats
- Steve Bannon arrested and charged with fraud
- Obama delivers blistering speech against Trump at DNC
- Trump must turn over tax returns to NY prosecutors, judge rules
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 20th:
Thom Brennaman Chi Chi DeVayne President Obama Steve Bannon #NationalRadioDay Tory
August 20th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on August 20.
1st Dutch East India Company ships return from the Far East.1st known African Americans in English North America (approx. 20) land at Point Comfort (Fort Monroe), Virginia. They are then sold or traded into servitude.
Alaska first sighted by Danish explorer Vitus Bering at head of Russian expedition.
Stock markets on August 20, 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 20, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 20, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
i can’t wait to have a daughter so we can go on dates like this with daddy’s money. https://t.co/11heDdcWab
— bri🦋 (@_bannairb) August 20, 2020
Leaders of ‘We Build The Wall’ online fundraising campaign charged with defrauding hundreds of thousands of donors https://t.co/cH2abWm2Ph pic.twitter.com/NKxfKXkcEX
— US Attorney SDNY (@SDNYnews) August 20, 2020
The best people. pic.twitter.com/kFLduz0pPJ
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 20, 2020
August 20, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles.
August 20 calendar
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| August 20, 2028 | Sunday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
August 20, 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.
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