Thursday, December 31, 2020, was 3 years ago. It was the 0th day and 12th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 31st day of Winter and there are 60 days left until Spring. December 31, 2020 zodiac sign is Capricorn. 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 December 31, 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 December 31 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 0th day of the year |
| Day of week | 5th Thursday of 2020 |
| Week index | 1st week of 2020 |
| Season | 31st day of Winter |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Saturn |
| Numerology | 11 |
| December Birthstone | Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz |
| December Birth flower | Narcissus |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write December 31, 2020, in Roman numerals: XIIXXXIMMXX (month-day, year)
December 31st zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for December 31 is Capricorn ♑. Capricorns are responsible, disciplined and good managers, though sometimes are also known for being know-it-all, unforgiving, and condescending. Capricorns are thought to be the most serious sign of the zodiac. Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn.
Top news headlines from December 31, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Hawley says he’ll object to Electoral College certification of Biden victory on Jan. 6
- Hawleys plan to contest electoral college vote certification ensures drawn-out process
- Dawn Wells Dead: ‘Gilligan’s Island’s’ Mary Ann Dies of COVID
- Bill legalizing abortion passed in pope’s native Argentina
- El Paso teacher who gained popularity online dies after 2-month battle with COVID-19
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on December 31st:
Happy New Year’s Eve New Year wishes 2021 #CottonBowl2020 Happy NYE #RIPBrodieLee MF DOOM
December 31st events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on December 31.
80,000 Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning invasion of Gallia.English astronomer James Bradley announces discovery of Earth's nutation motion (wobble).
Battle of Quebec in American Revolutionary War; Americans defeated trying to take British stronghold.
Stock markets on December 31, 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.
December 31, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Dec 31, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Maybe it’s just me, but I am of the belief that millions of people who really need help and not getting it is a MUCH more serious problem than the possibility that some people making less than $100k get a check others think they don’t “need”
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) December 31, 2020
We’re in the final moments of 2020 and we still don’t know the real story behind @realDonaldTrump’s visit to Walter Reed.#TrumpIsNotWell pic.twitter.com/c8g97n61s5
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) January 1, 2021
The challenges we face as a nation will not disappear overnight, but as we look forward to the start of a new year, I’m filled with fresh hope about the possibilities of better days to come.
After a year of pain and loss, let us unite, heal, and rebuild in 2021.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 31, 2020
December 31, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Willow" by Taylor Swift.
December 31 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
December 31, 2020 life path number is 11. 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 11 is thought to be the most intuitive of all Life Path Numbers and can sense a great deal about what’s going on behind the scenes. You are dedicated, loyal and can easily able to pick up on deeper cues.
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