Wednesday, January 1, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 1st day and 1st month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 32nd day of Winter and there are 60 days left until Spring. January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 1st day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Wednesday of 2020 |
| Week index | 1st week of 2020 |
| Season | 32nd day of Winter |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Saturn |
| Numerology | 6 |
| January Birthstone | Garnet |
| January Birth flower | Carnation |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write January 1, 2020, in Roman numerals: IIMMXX (month-day, year)
January 1st zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for January 1 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 January 1, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- 65,000 college students ring in New Year worshipping Jesus
- Michelle Obama beats Melania Trump as ‘most admired woman’ of 2019
- 82nd Airborne Division preparing for deployment amid unrest in Baghdad
- Militia Leader Who Led Raid on U.S. Embassy a White House Visitor
- Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Ex-Boyfriend Nick Gordon Dies from Overdose
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on January 1st:
#WinterClassic2020 #RoseParade Happy New Years David Stern Welcome to 2020 #CitrusBowl
January 1st events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on January 1.
Prophet Muhammad sets out with his army towards Mecca, capturing it bloodlessly.The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature establish the "starting point" for standardized species names across the animal kingdom, based on the binomial nomenclature by Carolus Linnaeus 10th edition of Systema Naturae.
Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln to free slaves in US confederate states.
Stock markets on January 1, 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.
January 1, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Jan 1, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
#happynewyear2020 Avengers Endgame. Started at 9:29:30 to get this to work. pic.twitter.com/jt1D0hnxiV
— Ravi Ramgopal (@ravi_ramgopal) January 1, 2020
Happy New Year!
If you’re reading this I pray that God blesses you with everything ya heart desires this year.Believe in yourself, be consistent, & stay focused.
— DaBaby (@DaBabyDaBaby) January 1, 2020
Times Square from every angle. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉 #Hello2020 #RockinEve pic.twitter.com/daMSp05eSa
— New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (@NYRE) January 1, 2020
January 1, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey.
January 1 calendar
| January 1, 2024 | Monday |
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
What is Numerology and life path number?
January 1, 2020 life path number is 6. 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 6 is thought to be a fixer and the glue that holds families, communities together and will protect their loved ones at any cost. You are caring, protective and you dedicate your life to fixing the problems of those around you.
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