Wednesday, August 5, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 218th day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 66th day of Summer and there are 27 days left until Fall (autumn). August 5, 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 5, 2020, including popular events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at August 5 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 218th day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Wednesday of 2020 |
| Week index | 32nd week of 2020 |
| Season | 66th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| 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 5, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIVMMXX (month-day, year)
August 5th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 5 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 5, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Beirut in state of emergency after blast as death toll rises and rescues continue
- Trump Is Clueless About COVID-19 in New Axios Interview
- Watch the full “Axios on HBO” interview with President Trump
- Beirut explosion: at least 78 dead and 4,000 wounded, says Lebanon health ministry live updates
- BLM Activist Cori Bush projected to oust long-time Mo. Rep. Lacy Clay : NPR
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 5th:
Fall Guys Marty Jannetty Melo Sally Yates #BB22 Pete Hamill
August 5th events in history
Below are some important historical events that happened on August 5.
The last major Viking army to raid England is defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall by the allied forces of Mercia and Wessex, led by King Edward and Earl Aethelred.William Wallace, who led Scottish resistance to England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution.
Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland for the British crown - first English colony in North America and the beginning of the British Empire.
Stock markets on August 5, 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 5, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 5, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
This is insane.
A bride taking wedding photos as the explosion happens in Beirut.
And she’s one of the lucky ones, fortunate to survive.
(video by Mahmoud Nakib) pic.twitter.com/1zpE7YcB7M
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) August 5, 2020
Sometimes I guess you guys get what you ask for… 8/14 #7Summers pic.twitter.com/LmpZCmivw8
— morgan wallen (@MorganWallen) August 5, 2020
Jared Kushner is just like his father-in-law: a failure. pic.twitter.com/dm7oJwnV5W
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 5, 2020
August 5, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Rockstar" by DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch.
August 5 calendar
| August 5, 2024 | Monday |
| August 5, 2025 | Tuesday |
| August 5, 2026 | Wednesday |
| August 5, 2027 | Thursday |
| August 5, 2028 | Saturday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
August 5, 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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