Friday, August 28, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 241st day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 89th day of Summer and there are 4 days left until Fall (autumn). August 28, 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 28, 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 28 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 241st day of the year |
| Day of week | 4th Friday of 2020 |
| Week index | 35th week of 2020 |
| Season | 89th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo ♍ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Mercury |
| Numerology | 22 |
| 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 28, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIXXVIIIMMXX (month-day, year)
August 28th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 28 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 28, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Nearly 40 missing children rescued during Georgia sex trafficking bust
- Sen. Rand Paul thanks DC cops for saving him from ‘crazed mob’ after RNC
- Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Dies at 43 Due to Colon Cancer
- Clippers, Lakers Vote To Boycott Rest Of NBA Season Over Blake Shooting
- South Carolina college student, stepfather fatally shot in head on front lawn over fender bender: reports
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 28th:
Sen. Rand Paul The New Mutants Chadwick Boseman Shinzo Abe #HappyBirthdayLiam Brian Urlacher
August 28th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on August 28.
Third Crusade: the Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan.English explorer Henry Hudson, discovers and explores Delaware Bay.
1st American built locomotive, "Tom Thumb" races a horse-drawn car from Stockton and Stokes stagecoach company from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills. Let history record that due to mechanical problems the horse won!.
Stock markets on August 28, 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 28, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 28, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Chadwick was really out here shooting all of these huge action movies while fighting stage 4 colon cancer. Man. Strong isn’t even the word.
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) August 29, 2020
It’s not lost on me the way the internet bullied Chadwick Boseman the last two years about his appearance, him looking tired, etc to the point where he began deleting photos while he was fighting for his life. You truly never know what people are going through. BE KIND.
— key. (@keywilliamss) August 29, 2020
I cannot believe he gave us ALL OF THAT while he was sick.
— im not letting you be racist in peace (@caliphorniaqing) August 29, 2020
August 28, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "WAP" by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
August 28 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 28, 2020 life path number is 22. 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 22 is thought to be a master number and have the potential for extreme success and power. You are well hardworking, disciplined, ambitious, and confident. You have most of which makes you naturally able to turn dreams into realities. Twenty Twos also have a natural gift for intuition and independence.
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