Sunday, August 23, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 236th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 84th day of Summer and there are 9 days left until Fall (autumn). August 23, 2020 zodiac sign is Virgo. 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 23, 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 23 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 236th day of the year |
| Day of week | 4th Sunday of 2020 |
| Week index | 34th week of 2020 |
| Season | 84th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo ♍ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Mercury |
| Numerology | 8 |
| 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 23, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIXXIIIMMXX (month-day, year)
August 23rd zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 23 is Virgo ♍. Virgo's strengths are: loyal, analytical, kind, and practical. While the weaknesses are: shyness, all work, and no play. Mercury is the ruling planet of Virgo.
Top news headlines from August 23, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Asteroid heading our way day before presidential election
- House passes bill to reverse Postal Service changes, infuse $25B in emergency funds
- In Mary Trump’s secret tapes, president’s sister Maryanne calls brother ‘stupid,’ phony, ‘cruel
- Leftists Storm Suburbs, Shine Lights Into Homes While Screaming: Out Of Your House, Into The Streets!
- The Batman Trailer Reveals Riddler Is Main Villain, Catwomans Costume
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 23rd:
#ChampionsLeagueFinal #UFCVegas7 Clippers Miami Heat DC FanDome schedule Jack Sherman
August 23rd events in history
Below are a few important historical events that happened on August 23.
Rabbi Joseph Caro completes his commentary of Tur Code.1st US National Women's Rights Convention convenes in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Battle of Stalingrad: 600 Luftwaffe planes bomb Stalingrad (40,000 die).
Stock markets on August 23, 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 23, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 23, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Kobe would have been 42 today. Happy Birthday Bean 💜💛pic.twitter.com/xqq2tnpqjS
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 23, 2020
LUKA CALLED GAME. COLD. pic.twitter.com/PzrKgH80yY
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 23, 2020
LUKA CALLED GAME pic.twitter.com/g7URYgcAoE
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) August 23, 2020
August 23, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "WAP" by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
August 23 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 23, 2020 life path number is 8. 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 8 is thought to place emphasis on career, business, finances, and authority. You are spiritual, but maintain a realism to your spirituality and know the difference between make-believe and genuine realizations. Eights focus on money and can only flourish when supported.
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