Sunday, August 9, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 222nd day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 70th day of Summer and there are 23 days left until Fall (autumn). August 9, 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 9, 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 9 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 222nd day of the year |
| Day of week | 2nd Sunday of 2020 |
| Week index | 32nd week of 2020 |
| Season | 70th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Numerology | 3 |
| 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 9, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIIXMMXX (month-day, year)
August 9th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 9 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 9, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Coronavirus stimulus: Trump signs executive orders extending benefits
- White House reportedly asked about adding Trump to Mount Rushmore
- Trump will take action to give American economic relief after Democrats hold hostage relief talks
- NYC Councilman credits hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 recovery
- Trump promises permanent payroll tax cut if re-elected
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 9th:
#earthquake Luka Doncic NASCAR race Suns vs Heat College football Lakers vs Pacers
August 9th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on August 9.
Battle of Adrianople: Goth army defeats Roman forces under Emperor Valens.Robert Gray's Columbia Rediviva returns to Boston after 3 year journey, 1st American ship to circumnavigate the Globe.
Rudolf Diesel of Germany obtains patent #608,845 for his internal combustion engine, later known as the diesel engine.
Stock markets on August 9, 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 9, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 9, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Wishing Our Dearest Superstar a very happy birthday 🌟🌟🌟🌟#HBDMaheshBabu
— Great India Films (@greatindiafilms) August 9, 2020
I’ve been to the year 3000 not much has changed, except everyone was wearing a mask.
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) August 9, 2020
My uncle’s dog carries a 30-pound weight everywhere he goes pic.twitter.com/P9DMlsrnWt
— “yes i” (@portugi_bruja) August 9, 2020
August 9, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Cardigan" by Taylor Swift.
August 9 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 9, 2020 life path number is 3. 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 3 is thought to be with a natural gift for gab and overflow of charisma. You have a natural gift for creativity, you are well aware of your talent, and liven up any room without even trying.
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