Pro-Iranian protesters end siege of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Pro-Iranian protesters end siege of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 2020. This year saw 270 significant events. 14 notable figures passed away.
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Pro-Iranian protesters end siege of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Pro-Iranian protesters end siege of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Scotland's Peter Wright beats Dutch defending champion Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 with a 102.79 average, 34 x 140s, 11 maxim
Scotland's Peter Wright beats Dutch defending champion Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 with a 102.79 average, 34 x 140s, 11 maximums, and 53% on doubles to seal his first PDC World Darts Championship in London
Australian actor Liam Hemsworth and American singer Miley Cyrus divorce after 1 year of marriage
Miley Ray Cyrus ( MY-lee SY-rəs, born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
China locks down the city of Wuhan and its 9 million people in a belated but ultimately successful effort to control the
China locks down the city of Wuhan and its 9 million people in a belated but ultimately successful effort to control the city's COVID-19 outbreak
American actress and TV host Niecy Nash (50) divorces American electrical engineer Jay Tucker after over 8 years of marr
American actress and TV host Niecy Nash (50) divorces American electrical engineer Jay Tucker after over 8 years of marriage
COVID-19 declared a pandemic by the head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, after 121,564 case
COVID-19 declared a pandemic by the head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, after 121,564 cases worldwide and 4,373 deaths
NHL pauses the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The 2019–20 NHL season was the 103rd season of operation (102nd season of play) of the National Hockey League.
Indian PM Narendra Modi orders a 21-day lockdown for the country's 1.3 billion people to address COVID-19
Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian politician who has served as the prime minister of India since 2014.
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe announces the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the summe
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe announces the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the summer of 2021 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic
Record 6.6 million Americans file claims for unemployment in the prior week according to the US Department of Labor, 10
Record 6.6 million Americans file claims for unemployment in the prior week according to the US Department of Labor, 10 million in the prior two weeks
Video of African American George Floyd's arrest and murder while restrained in Minneapolis police custody shows he was p
Video of African American George Floyd's arrest and murder while restrained in Minneapolis police custody shows he was pinned to the ground by police officer Derek Chauvin's knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, igniting widespread condemnation and nationwide protests
Highest-ever temperature recorded in the Arctic Circle, 38°C (100°F) in Verkhoyansk, Siberia
Highest-ever temperature recorded in the Arctic Circle, 38°C (100°F) in Verkhoyansk, Siberia
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees to the largest contract for an athlete in sports history, inking a
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees to the largest contract for an athlete in sports history, inking a 12-year deal that could end up being worth US$503 million
Disputed Belarusian presidential election sees longtime dictator Alexander Lukashenko officially win 80% of the votes bu
Disputed Belarusian presidential election sees longtime dictator Alexander Lukashenko officially win 80% of the votes but unofficially lose 60-70% of the votes to main opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, sparking widespread protests in Belarus and international condemnation
Scottish "Star Wars" actor Ewan McGregor (49) and production designer Eve Mavrakis (54) divorce after 25 years of marria
Scottish "Star Wars" actor Ewan McGregor (49) and production designer Eve Mavrakis (54) divorce after 25 years of marriage
Korean pop group BTS releases the single "Dynamite," the first video to be watched more than 100 million times in 24 hou
Korean pop group BTS releases the single "Dynamite," the first video to be watched more than 100 million times in 24 hours on YouTube
California's August Complex wildfire becomes the largest recorded in state history at 471,000 acres (736 square miles)
California's August Complex wildfire becomes the largest recorded in state history at 471,000 acres (736 square miles)
Astronomers report a possible sign of life on Venus after detecting phosphine in the planet's atmosphere through a teles
Astronomers report a possible sign of life on Venus after detecting phosphine in the planet's atmosphere through a telescope [1]
US Justice Department sues Google for an illegal monopoly over search and search advertising
United States v. Google LLC is an ongoing federal antitrust case brought by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) against Google LLC on October 20, 2020.
Baby Shark by Pinkfong becomes the most-watched video on YouTube with over 7.04 billion views
"Baby Shark" is a children's song associated with a dance involving hand movements, dating back to the late 20th century.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is declared the winner of the US presidential race four days after the US election, defe
Former Vice President Joe Biden is declared the winner of the US presidential race four days after the US election, defeating sitting President Donald Trump. Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman and first woman of color elected vice president.
Drugmakers BioNTech and Pfizer announce their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective in a first look at the results from
Drugmakers BioNTech and Pfizer announce their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective in a first look at the results from their phase 3 trial involving nearly 44,000 people
Kylie Minogue becomes the first woman to top the UK album chart over five consecutive decades with "Disco"
Kylie Ann Minogue is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Frequently referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she has achieved recognition in both the music industry and the fashion world as a...
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton clinches his fourth consecutive and record-equalling seventh F1 World Drivers' Ch
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton clinches his fourth consecutive and record-equalling seventh F1 World Drivers' Championship by winning the Turkish GP at Intercity Istanbul Park, Tuzla
US drone strike kills top Iranian security and intelligence commander, Major General Qasem Soleimani, outside Baghdad ai
US drone strike kills top Iranian security and intelligence commander, Major General Qasem Soleimani, outside Baghdad airport in Iraq
Chinese professor Zhang Yongzhen publishes the first SARS-CoV-2 genome map online, allowing health professionals worldwi
Chinese professor Zhang Yongzhen publishes the first SARS-CoV-2 genome map online, allowing health professionals worldwide to identify COVID-19
Crawford Steel executives Sid Spiegel and Gary Stern via holding company S & S Sportsco purchase the Montreal Alouettes
Crawford Steel executives Sid Spiegel and Gary Stern via holding company S & S Sportsco purchase the Montreal Alouettes from the Canadian Football League
6.4 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Rico, island's largest in a century, followed by many aftershocks kill 1 person and d
6.4 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Rico, island's largest in a century, followed by many aftershocks kill 1 person and destroy 800 homes
Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are stepping back as "senior" royals, will work towards becoming financially in
Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are stepping back as "senior" royals, will work towards becoming financially independent
Singer Justin Bieber reveals he has Lyme disease, an infectious disease spread by ticks
Singer Justin Bieber reveals he has Lyme disease, an infectious disease spread by ticks
Diego the giant 100-year-old tortoise retires to the Galapagos islands after his high libido is credited with saving his
Diego the giant 100-year-old tortoise retires to the Galapagos islands after his high libido is credited with saving his species
1st ATP Cup Men's Tennis, Sydney: Novak Đoković & Viktor Troicki beat Spanish pair Pablo Carreño Busta & Feliciano López
1st ATP Cup Men's Tennis, Sydney: Novak Đoković & Viktor Troicki beat Spanish pair Pablo Carreño Busta & Feliciano López 6-3, 6-4 to clinch inaugural title for Serbia, 2-1; Đoković beats Rafael Nadal 6-2, 7-6
Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow are fired by team owner Jim Crane for their roles in the
Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow are fired by team owner Jim Crane for their roles in the sign-stealing scandal after MLB suspends both for one year
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is fired amid Major League Baseball's investigation into sign-stealing by the Houston A
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is fired amid Major League Baseball's investigation into sign-stealing by the Houston Astros; Cora was the Astros' bench coach before moving to Boston
Former Sacramento State softball player Alyssa Nakken becomes first woman to hold a coaching position on a MLB staff whe
Former Sacramento State softball player Alyssa Nakken becomes first woman to hold a coaching position on a MLB staff when named an assistant by the San Francisco Giants
Premiership Rugby announces reigning European and English champions Saracens to be relegated for exceeding salary cap th
Premiership Rugby announces reigning European and English champions Saracens to be relegated for exceeding salary cap the previous 3 seasons; club fined £5.3m and docked 35 Premiership points
Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID in the US, from samples taken on Janua
Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID in the US, from samples taken on January 18 in Washington state
Revival of Charles Fuller's stage drama "A Soldier's Play, starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood at the American
Revival of Charles Fuller's stage drama "A Soldier's Play, starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood at the American Airlines Theatre, NYC; run suspended dut to Covid-19 closures, wins 3 Tony Awards
75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp marked by an international forum in Jerusalem, Israel
75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp marked by an international forum in Jerusalem, Israel
Severe rainstorms cause landslides and floods in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, killing at least 30
Severe rainstorms cause landslides and floods in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, killing at least 30
Former king of Belgium, Albert II admits fathering a child after DNA tests confirm paternity
Former king of Belgium, Albert II admits fathering a child after DNA tests confirm paternity
Number of COVID-19 cases passes those of SARS with over 7,700 cases in China confirmed, with 170 deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the U.S. state of New Mexico on March 11, 2020.
The World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern at a meeting in Genev
The World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern at a meeting in Geneva
United Kingdom formally withdraws from the European Union (Brexit)
The United Kingdom's post-Brexit relationship with the European Union and its members is governed by the Brexit withdrawal agreement and the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Largest swarm of locusts across East Africa leads Somalia to declare national emergency
Largest swarm of locusts across East Africa leads Somalia to declare national emergency
Palindrome Day: the date 02022020 reads the same forward and backward including in the US and China (last one like this
Palindrome Day: the date 02022020 reads the same forward and backward including in the US and China (last one like this 11 November 1111)
Cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3700 passengers quarantined in Yokohama port, Japan after cases of COVID-19 found on b
Cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3700 passengers quarantined in Yokohama port, Japan after cases of COVID-19 found on board
Charles McGee, American retired US Air Force officer and fighter pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen promoted from colonel to b
Charles McGee, American retired US Air Force officer and fighter pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen promoted from colonel to brigadier general
Antarctica records high temperature of 64.9 F / 18.2 C at Esperanza, Argentina’s research station
Antarctica records high temperature of 64.9 F / 18.2 C at Esperanza, Argentina’s research station
Gunman shoots and kills 29 people in a shopping center in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, with 57 injured. Shooter shot and
Gunman shoots and kills 29 people in a shopping center in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, with 57 injured. Shooter shot and killed by security forces a day later.
More than 30 bushfires put out by heaviest rainfall for 30 years in New South Wales, Australia, helping end one of the w
More than 30 bushfires put out by heaviest rainfall for 30 years in New South Wales, Australia, helping end one of the worst bushfire seasons ever, 46 million acres burnt, over 1 billion animals killed, 34 people dead
"The Hot Wing King" a play by Katori Hall premieres off-Broadway at Signature Theatre in New York (Pulitzer Prize 2021 f
"The Hot Wing King" a play by Katori Hall premieres off-Broadway at Signature Theatre in New York (Pulitzer Prize 2021 for Drama) [1]
Fire in US-run orphanage kills 15 children near Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Fire in US-run orphanage kills 15 children near Port-au-Prince, Haiti
More than 800,000 people displaced from their homes in north-western Syria amid assault by Syrian pro-government forces
More than 800,000 people displaced from their homes in north-western Syria amid assault by Syrian pro-government forces on last rebel stronghold
Beijing orders people returning to the city after Lunar New Year holiday to self-quarantine for 14 days to prevent sprea
Beijing orders people returning to the city after Lunar New Year holiday to self-quarantine for 14 days to prevent spread of Covid-19
'Ghost ship' cargo vessel MV Alta washed up on the Irish coast near Ballycotton by Storm Dennis, after drifting across t
'Ghost ship' cargo vessel MV Alta washed up on the Irish coast near Ballycotton by Storm Dennis, after drifting across the Atlantic from Bermuda
62nd Daytona 500: Denny Hamlin wins second straight title by 0.014 seconds over Ryan Blaney on the second restart in ove
62nd Daytona 500: Denny Hamlin wins second straight title by 0.014 seconds over Ryan Blaney on the second restart in overtime; his third Daytona victory
German gunman opens fire in a bar in Hanau, Germany, killing nine in a racially motivated attack
The Hanau shootings (German: Anschläge in Hanau) occurred on 19 February 2020, when nine people were killed and five others wounded in a terrorist shooting spree by a far-right extremist targeting...
African American Ahmaud Arbery shot to death after being chased down by two white men in Brunswick, Georgia. Video of th
African American Ahmaud Arbery shot to death after being chased down by two white men in Brunswick, Georgia. Video of the killing emerges in May, prompting arrests.
murders occurred during a five day police strike in Ceará, Brazil, despite army patrolling the streets according to auth
murders occurred during a five day police strike in Ceará, Brazil, despite army patrolling the streets according to authorities
Saudi Arabia bars overseas pilgrims from accessing religious sites of Mecca and Medina because of COVID-19 fears for 1st
Saudi Arabia bars overseas pilgrims from accessing religious sites of Mecca and Medina because of COVID-19 fears for 1st time in living memory
Biggest cosmic explosion ever detected from a supermassive black hole in Ophiuchus galaxy 390 million lights years away,
Biggest cosmic explosion ever detected from a supermassive black hole in Ophiuchus galaxy 390 million lights years away, (size of 15 Miky Ways), published in "Astrophysical Journal"
Court of Arbitration for Sport bans Chinese triple Olympic gold medallist Sun Yang from swimming for 8 years for breakin
Court of Arbitration for Sport bans Chinese triple Olympic gold medallist Sun Yang from swimming for 8 years for breaking anti-doping rules
US and Taliban sign deal to end 18-year war in Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar. US and NATO allies will withdraw their troops
US and Taliban sign deal to end 18-year war in Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar. US and NATO allies will withdraw their troops after 14 months if deal kept.
First known COVID-19 case identified in New York, a health care worker returning from Iran
The first case of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City was confirmed on March 1, 2020, though later research showed that the novel coronavirus had been circulating in New York City since January,...
Heavy rain and landslides hit coastal areas of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, Brazil, killing at least 18 people
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
"Once in a century" winter in Moscow the hottest in 140 years, with 7.5° C (13.5° F) above average temperatures and virt
"Once in a century" winter in Moscow the hottest in 140 years, with 7.5° C (13.5° F) above average temperatures and virtually no snow [1]
American rapper Lil Uzi Vert second album, "Eternal Atake", tops the Billboard charts upon its release
Symere Bysil Woods ( sy-MEER BY-ssəl; born July 31, 1995), known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Italy announces it is locking down the whole country due to a spike in COVID-19 cases with 10,040 cases and 630 deaths
Italy announces it is locking down the whole country due to a spike in COVID-19 cases with 10,040 cases and 630 deaths
11-year bull market ends as the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls more than 20%, becoming a bear market
11-year bull market ends as the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls more than 20%, becoming a bear market
12 hours after PGA Tour cancelled its flagship event, The Players Championship, Augusta National announces postponement
12 hours after PGA Tour cancelled its flagship event, The Players Championship, Augusta National announces postponement of the Masters Tournament to a date to be fixed because of COVID-19 pandemic
Longest-ever scheduled passenger flight by distance is flown by Air Tahiti Nui from French Polynesia to mainland France,
Longest-ever scheduled passenger flight by distance is flown by Air Tahiti Nui from French Polynesia to mainland France, covering 9,765 miles (15,715 km) as a domestic flight due to COVID-19
European countries impose restrictions on gatherings and borders as COVID-19 deaths rates rise dramatically - Italy 1,80
European countries impose restrictions on gatherings and borders as COVID-19 deaths rates rise dramatically - Italy 1,809, Spain 288, France 120
COVID-19 study by London Imperial College showing migration approach could lead to 250,00 deaths in UK, over 1 million i
COVID-19 study by London Imperial College showing migration approach could lead to 250,00 deaths in UK, over 1 million in US, prompts strategy changes from both countries
Chad begins repaying a $100 million debt to Angola with cattle, as more than 1,000 cows arrive in Luanda
Chad begins repaying a $100 million debt to Angola with cattle, as more than 1,000 cows arrive in Luanda
Turing Award given to Pixar employees Pat Hanraha and Edwin Catmull for three-dimensional computer graphics
Turing Award given to Pixar employees Pat Hanraha and Edwin Catmull for three-dimensional computer graphics
Italian death toll from COVID-19 at 3,405 surpasses China's official total (3,245) making it then the worst-affected cou
Italian death toll from COVID-19 at 3,405 surpasses China's official total (3,245) making it then the worst-affected country in the world
Italy records record daily death toll of 793 for COVID-19 as the worldwide death tolls surpasses 12,000 with 299,000 kno
Italy records record daily death toll of 793 for COVID-19 as the worldwide death tolls surpasses 12,000 with 299,000 known infections (Johns Hopkins figures)
India puts 1 billion people under a daytime curfew to curb COVID-19
This article documents the chronology of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020, which originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
African American Daniel Prude dies after being physically retrained by police in Rochester, New York, including having a
African American Daniel Prude dies after being physically retrained by police in Rochester, New York, including having a hood put over his head
China's Hubei province, the original center of the COVID-19 outbreak, eases restrictions on travel after a nearly two-mo
China's Hubei province, the original center of the COVID-19 outbreak, eases restrictions on travel after a nearly two-month lockdown
Spain's death toll from COVID-19 overtakes China's at 3,434 to become then second worldwide behind Italy with 7,503 deat
Spain's death toll from COVID-19 overtakes China's at 3,434 to become then second worldwide behind Italy with 7,503 deaths with a worldwide toll of 20,836
American cases of COVID-19 exceed all other countries on this date, with 81,578 cases and 1,180 deaths (New York Times)
American cases of COVID-19 exceed all other countries on this date, with 81,578 cases and 1,180 deaths (New York Times)
US President Donald Trump makes projection that 240,000 American could die from COVID-19, even with restrictions in plac
US President Donald Trump makes projection that 240,000 American could die from COVID-19, even with restrictions in place
International Olympic Committee announces postponed 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be held July 23-August 8 in 2021 beca
International Olympic Committee announces postponed 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be held July 23-August 8 in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic
British pensioner Robert Weighton becomes the world's oldest man at 112 years
British pensioner Robert Weighton becomes the world's oldest man at 112 years
27 people swept off a ferry and feared dead in the Solomon Islands during Cyclone Harold
Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold was a very powerful tropical cyclone which caused widespread destruction in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga during April 2020.
Cyclone Harold makes landfall in Vanuatu, leaving thousands of houses destroyed and 2 dead
Cyclone Harold makes landfall in Vanuatu, leaving thousands of houses destroyed and 2 dead
Australia's highest court overturns the child sexual abuse conviction of Catholic Cardinal George Pell
Australia's highest court overturns the child sexual abuse conviction of Catholic Cardinal George Pell
Brazil is the 1st country in the southern hemisphere to report more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, with 1,056 deaths a
Brazil is the 1st country in the southern hemisphere to report more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, with 1,056 deaths and 19,638 cases
Huge storm system produces more than 40 tornadoes in the US from Texas to South Carolina killing 32 people across six st
Huge storm system produces more than 40 tornadoes in the US from Texas to South Carolina killing 32 people across six states
Revised death count for New York taking into account assumed COVID-19 deaths makes the city's per-capita death rate high
Revised death count for New York taking into account assumed COVID-19 deaths makes the city's per-capita death rate higher than Italy at 10,367 at this date
22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in 4 weeks (5.2 million in the last week), wiping out 9 1/2 years of jo
22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in 4 weeks (5.2 million in the last week), wiping out 9 1/2 years of job gains
WHO warns Africa could be next epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 300,000 deaths, pushing 30 million into pov
WHO warns Africa could be next epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 300,000 deaths, pushing 30 million into poverty as it records nearly 1000 deaths and 19,000 cases to date
Turkey passes Iran to become the Middle Eastern country with the most COVID-19 cases with 86,306 infections, Iran contin
Turkey passes Iran to become the Middle Eastern country with the most COVID-19 cases with 86,306 infections, Iran continues to have the most deaths
Price of US oil turns negative for the 1st time in history - West Texas Intermediate, the benchmark for US oil, falls as
Price of US oil turns negative for the 1st time in history - West Texas Intermediate, the benchmark for US oil, falls as low as minus $37.63 a barrel as worldwide demand falls
At least 25,000 extra people across 11 countries have died during COVID-19 pandemic that were not previously counted acc
At least 25,000 extra people across 11 countries have died during COVID-19 pandemic that were not previously counted according to new mortality figures
Sudan bans female genital mutilation and makes it a criminal offense
Sudan bans female genital mutilation and makes it a criminal offense
Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is then one of world's highest per capita after 7,600 more deaths than usual (503 official
Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is then one of world's highest per capita after 7,600 more deaths than usual (503 official toll), in report by "The New York Times"
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" of the COVID-19 pandemic
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" of the COVID-19 pandemic
Argentina bans all commercial domestic and international flights until September 1 because of COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an outbreak in Wuhan, China, in December...
A mile-wide asteroid named 1998 OR2 passes within 3.9 million miles of Earth
A mile-wide asteroid named 1998 OR2 passes within 3.9 million miles of Earth
British Captain Tom Moore, who raised more £30 million for the National Health Service walking in his garden, turns 100
British Captain Tom Moore, who raised more £30 million for the National Health Service walking in his garden, turns 100 and made an honorary colonel by the Queen
Armed protesters against stay-at-home-orders gather at the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whit
Armed protesters against stay-at-home-orders gather at the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer reinstates State of Emergency
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who played Ser Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in Game of Thrones, sets a wor
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who played Ser Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in Game of Thrones, sets a world deadlifting record by lifting 501kg (1,104lb)
Brazilian confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 100,000 with the death toll at 7,025, the 9th country to do so
This article documents the chronology and epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in April 2020, the virus which causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Countries in Europe begin cautious reopening after COVID-19 lockdown, Italy restarts construction and takeaways, Germany
Countries in Europe begin cautious reopening after COVID-19 lockdown, Italy restarts construction and takeaways, Germany reopens schools
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 reach 3.65 million, US cases pass 70,000 while the UK becomes the most affected in Eu
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 reach 3.65 million, US cases pass 70,000 while the UK becomes the most affected in Europe with 29,427 known deaths
At least 90,000 healthcare workers worldwide infected by COVID-19, more than 260 nurses have died according to Internati
At least 90,000 healthcare workers worldwide infected by COVID-19, more than 260 nurses have died according to International Council of Nurses
Toxic leak at Indian chemical factory near Visakhapatnam kills at least 13 and injures many when it tried to reopen afte
Toxic leak at Indian chemical factory near Visakhapatnam kills at least 13 and injures many when it tried to reopen after lockdown
11-year-old Brazilian skateboarder Gui Khury creates a world record by performing the first 1080-degree turn on a vertic
11-year-old Brazilian skateboarder Gui Khury creates a world record by performing the first 1080-degree turn on a vertical ramp
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise above 4 million with death toll above 270,000, according to Johns Hopkins
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise above 4 million with death toll above 270,000, according to Johns Hopkins
Colombian airline Avianca, and world's 2nd oldest, becomes 1st major airline to file for bankruptcy due to COVID-19
Colombian airline Avianca, and world's 2nd oldest, becomes 1st major airline to file for bankruptcy due to COVID-19
Every African country records cases of COVID-19 as The Kingdom of Lesotho becomes the last country on the continent to r
Every African country records cases of COVID-19 as The Kingdom of Lesotho becomes the last country on the continent to record a case
Former pandemic agency head Rick Bright testifies to a US House Committee "without better planning, 2020 could be the da
Former pandemic agency head Rick Bright testifies to a US House Committee "without better planning, 2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history"
Germany, Europe's largest economy, officially in recession due to COVID-19, as figures show economy shrank 2.2% 1st 3 mo
Germany, Europe's largest economy, officially in recession due to COVID-19, as figures show economy shrank 2.2% 1st 3 months of 2020
Greenhouse gas emissions dropped 17% worldwide in April 2020 when world was in lockdown, in study published in "Nature C
Greenhouse gas emissions dropped 17% worldwide in April 2020 when world was in lockdown, in study published in "Nature Climate Change"
Cyclone Amphan comes ashore in West Bengal, East India and Bangladesh, with winds of 185 km per hour (115 mph) killing a
Cyclone Amphan comes ashore in West Bengal, East India and Bangladesh, with winds of 185 km per hour (115 mph) killing at least 84 people
China unveils new national security legislation against Hong Kong at its annual legislative session
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a national law of China on Hong Kong national security passed on 30 June...
Costa Rica becomes the first county in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is legal in all parts of the United Kingdom. As marriage is a devolved legislative matter, different parts of the United Kingdom legalised at different times; it has been recognised...
America's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000 (Johns Hopkins figures) equal to number of US servicemen and women killed i
America's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000 (Johns Hopkins figures) equal to number of US servicemen and women killed in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan put together
Record number of COVID-19 cases reported worldwide 134,064, driven by hot spots in Brazil, Peru, Egypt, South Africa and
Record number of COVID-19 cases reported worldwide 134,064, driven by hot spots in Brazil, Peru, Egypt, South Africa and Bangladesh
US President Trump threatens to employ the military to quell protests across the country sparked by the death of George
US President Trump threatens to employ the military to quell protests across the country sparked by the death of George Floyd then walks with staff to St. John’s Church
Brazilian death toll passes 30,000 from COVID-19 at 31,199 with 555,383 number of cases confirmed, 2nd only to the US
Brazilian death toll passes 30,000 from COVID-19 at 31,199 with 555,383 number of cases confirmed, 2nd only to the US
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis says in The Atlantic: "Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis says in The Atlantic: "Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try. Instead, he tries to divide us."
Black Lives Matter Protests continue worldwide in large numbers, In Bristol England statue of 17th century slave trader
Black Lives Matter Protests continue worldwide in large numbers, In Bristol England statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston pulled down
Former astronaut Kathy Sullivan is the first woman to reach deepest point of the ocean - Challenger Deep in the Marianas
Former astronaut Kathy Sullivan is the first woman to reach deepest point of the ocean - Challenger Deep in the Marianas Trench. Formerly the first American woman to spacewalk.
US Senate unanimously confirms General Charles Q. Brown (58) as Air Force Chief of Staff, 1st African American to lead a
US Senate unanimously confirms General Charles Q. Brown (58) as Air Force Chief of Staff, 1st African American to lead a US armed forces branch
Cameroon's conflict with English-speaking separatists rated world's most-neglected conflict according to Norwegian Refug
Cameroon's conflict with English-speaking separatists rated world's most-neglected conflict according to Norwegian Refugee Council
Bodies of 46 migrants recovered off the coast of Tunisia after a boat capsized a few days before
Bodies of 46 migrants recovered off the coast of Tunisia after a boat capsized a few days before
African American Rayshard Brooks shot dead in drive-through carpark in Atlanta leading to further protests at police vio
African American Rayshard Brooks shot dead in drive-through carpark in Atlanta leading to further protests at police violence and the resignation of city's police chief
India reports surge of nearly 12,000 a day confirmed COVID-19 cases (320,922 overall), the world's fourth-affected count
India reports surge of nearly 12,000 a day confirmed COVID-19 cases (320,922 overall), the world's fourth-affected country, as death toll hits 9,195
In landmark decision US Supreme Court rules 6-3 that gay and transgender workers cannot be discriminated against in the
In landmark decision US Supreme Court rules 6-3 that gay and transgender workers cannot be discriminated against in the workplace
At least 20 Indian soldiers killed in 1st deadly clash on the Chinese Indian border in 45 years in the Galwan Valley, Hi
At least 20 Indian soldiers killed in 1st deadly clash on the Chinese Indian border in 45 years in the Galwan Valley, Himalayas
American actor Danny Masterson charged with raping three women. after a 3-year investigation
Daniel Peter Masterson is an American actor. He portrayed Steven Hyde in That '70s Show (1998–2006), Milo Foster in Men at Work (2012–2014), and Jameson "Rooster" Bennett in The Ranch (2016–2018).
Canadian coronavirus COVID-19 known cases pass 100,000 with 8,361 deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the U.S. state of Ohio on March 9, 2020, when the state's first cases were reported.
Donald Trump controversially holds his first re-election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, only 6,200 people attend despite the
Donald Trump controversially holds his first re-election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, only 6,200 people attend despite the campaign stating 1 million had registered. Social media campaign organised by teens on TikTok, K-Pop fans and others, claims responsibility for inflating expected attendance.
Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths (officially) with states of Amazonas, Pará, Ceará, São Paulo and Rio
Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths (officially) with states of Amazonas, Pará, Ceará, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro most effected.
pilots grounded by Pakistan International Airlines after revelations many had cheated in exams or held fake licenses
pilots grounded by Pakistan International Airlines after revelations many had cheated in exams or held fake licenses
COVID-19 pandemic worsens dramatically in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country, with 25% mortality according to the U
COVID-19 pandemic worsens dramatically in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country, with 25% mortality according to the UN
New York Times says Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked forces to kill US and coalition troops in Afghani
New York Times says Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked forces to kill US and coalition troops in Afghanistan
Ireland's coalition government appoints Micheál Martin as Prime Minister after four months of negotiations
Micheál Martin is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician serving as Taoiseach since January 2025, having previously held the position from 2020 to 2022.
50th anniversary of 1st Gay Pride march in New York City marked around the world
The NYC Pride March is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ community in New York City.
Golden State Killer and former police officer Joseph DeAngelo Jr pleads guilty to 12 murders and dozens of rapes
Golden State Killer and former police officer Joseph DeAngelo Jr pleads guilty to 12 murders and dozens of rapes
China's new national security legislation for Hong Kong comes into force
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a national law of China on Hong Kong national security passed on 30 June...
America confirms more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day for the 1st time
The first cases of the COVID-19 pandemic in North America were reported in the United States on 23 January 2020.
British Darts Organisation’s commercial arm – BDO Enterprises Ltd, goes into liquidation due to lack of sponsorship; ove
British Darts Organisation’s commercial arm – BDO Enterprises Ltd, goes into liquidation due to lack of sponsorship; oversaw original professional, semi-pro and amateur competitions in Britain
Major League Baseball All-Star Game planned to be hosted on July 14 by the LA Dodgers is cancelled due to government res
Major League Baseball All-Star Game planned to be hosted on July 14 by the LA Dodgers is cancelled due to government restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Record rain in over island of Kyushu in Japan causes flooding killing a least 37 people with evacuation of more than 200
Record rain in over island of Kyushu in Japan causes flooding killing a least 37 people with evacuation of more than 200,00
Florida reports a record 11,458 daily COVID-19 cases
The COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal was part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
America officially begins withdrawing from the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies.
Americans and Polynesians made contact around 1200 A.D. according to new genomic study in "Nature"; people from eastern
Americans and Polynesians made contact around 1200 A.D. according to new genomic study in "Nature"; people from eastern Polynesia had DNA from indigenous Colombia
McGirt v. Oklahoma, in landmark case, US Supreme Court rules that Congress has not disestablished Oklahoma Indian reserv
McGirt v. Oklahoma, in landmark case, US Supreme Court rules that Congress has not disestablished Oklahoma Indian reserves
New study shows Andean condor, world's heaviest bird, can fly for 5 hours without flapping its wings (Proceedings of the
New study shows Andean condor, world's heaviest bird, can fly for 5 hours without flapping its wings (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
Heavy monsoon flooding in India's northeastern state of Assam affects more than 2 million people and kills more than 50
Heavy monsoon flooding in India's northeastern state of Assam affects more than 2 million people and kills more than 50
India becomes the third country to record 1 million cases of COVID-19, 56% concentrated in Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil
India becomes the third country to record 1 million cases of COVID-19, 56% concentrated in Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu
First Arab interplanetary mission, the Mars "Hope" orbiter launches on board Japanese H-2A rocket from Tanegashima Space
First Arab interplanetary mission, the Mars "Hope" orbiter launches on board Japanese H-2A rocket from Tanegashima Space Center
Announcement that a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) is able to trigger immune r
Announcement that a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) is able to trigger immune response and antibodies
European Union agrees huge €750 billion ($859 billion) post-COVID-19 stimulus bill
European Union agrees huge €750 billion ($859 billion) post-COVID-19 stimulus bill
California passes New York total for COVID-19 cases (415,763 vs 415,094), though NY death toll much higher
California passes New York total for COVID-19 cases (415,763 vs 415,094), though NY death toll much higher
China launches its first mission to Mars, Tianwen-1, a combined orbiter, lander, and rover, from Wenchang Launch Site, H
China launches its first mission to Mars, Tianwen-1, a combined orbiter, lander, and rover, from Wenchang Launch Site, Hainan Island
Cargo ship MV Wakashio runs aground off the coast of Mauritius and begins leaking oil
Cargo ship MV Wakashio runs aground off the coast of Mauritius and begins leaking oil
Google decides its employees can work from home until July 2021, becoming the largest tech company to commit to working
Google decides its employees can work from home until July 2021, becoming the largest tech company to commit to working from home
Scaled-back Hajj pilgrimage begins in Saudi Arabia without foreigners
Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and also known simply as the Saudi, is a country in West Asia.
Federal law enforcement officers begin a phased withdrawal from Portland amid criticism of their actions to shut down Bl
Federal law enforcement officers begin a phased withdrawal from Portland amid criticism of their actions to shut down Black Lives Matter protests
Apple wildfire starts near Beaumont, California, forcing the evacuation of nearly 8,000 people over the next few days
Apple wildfire starts near Beaumont, California, forcing the evacuation of nearly 8,000 people over the next few days
Australian state of Victoria announces state of disaster and imposes further lockdown measures after spike in COVID-19 c
Australian state of Victoria announces state of disaster and imposes further lockdown measures after spike in COVID-19 cases
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in the US as a Category 1 hurricane near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season on record, in terms of the number of systems.
COVID-19 infection spike forces a return to lockdown in Manila and surrounding provinces in the Philippines, affecting 2
COVID-19 infection spike forces a return to lockdown in Manila and surrounding provinces in the Philippines, affecting 27 million people as cases surpass 100,000
COVID-19 detected cases in Africa surpass one million with 21,983 deaths
COVID-19 detected cases in Africa surpass one million with 21,983 deaths
Brazil surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, the world's second highest, with over 3 million recorded cases
The COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil has resulted in 37,960,567 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 703,724 deaths.
Global COVID-19 cases pass 20 million and are accelerating; the first 10 million take almost 6 months, while the second
Global COVID-19 cases pass 20 million and are accelerating; the first 10 million take almost 6 months, while the second 10 million take just 43 days (Reuters)
Europe fights a new COVID-19 surge with Germany, France, and Spain posting their largest daily infection totals for thre
Europe fights a new COVID-19 surge with Germany, France, and Spain posting their largest daily infection totals for three months
Israel strikes a historic deal with the United Arab Emirates to normalize relations, and Israel suspends plans to annex
Israel strikes a historic deal with the United Arab Emirates to normalize relations, and Israel suspends plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank
At least 17 people are killed in an attack on a beach resort in Mogadishu, Somalia, by the al-Shabab group
Mogadishu, locally known as Xamar or Hamar, or Jorawar, is the capital and most populous city of Somalia.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill becomes the first US college to send students home and convert to online cla
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill becomes the first US college to send students home and convert to online classes after 135 COVID-19 cases are detected
Apple becomes the first US company to be valued at $2 trillion just two years after it reaches a $1 trillion valuation
Apple becomes the first US company to be valued at $2 trillion just two years after it reaches a $1 trillion valuation
American actress Lori Loughlin is sentenced to two months in prison along with her husband for her role in the US colleg
American actress Lori Loughlin is sentenced to two months in prison along with her husband for her role in the US college admissions bribery scandal
Fires burning in Northern California are declared a major disaster with the LNU Lightning Complex Fire (341,243 acres) a
Fires burning in Northern California are declared a major disaster with the LNU Lightning Complex Fire (341,243 acres) and the SCU Lightning Complex Fire (339,968 acres) among the three largest wildfires in state history
First documented case of a person being reinfected with COVID-19 a second time, a Hong Kong man four months after first
First documented case of a person being reinfected with COVID-19 a second time, a Hong Kong man four months after first infection
Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito no-hits the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-0 at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
The 2020 season was the Chicago White Sox' 121st season in Chicago and 120th in the American League.
At least 100 people are killed in flash floods in the city of Charikar, Afghanistan, with 500 houses destroyed
The war in Afghanistan was a prolonged armed conflict lasting from 2001 to 2021. It began with an invasion by a United States–led coalition under the name Operation Enduring Freedom in response to...
Australian terrorist Brenton Tarrant is sentenced to life without parole for the killing of 51 mosque worshippers in Chr
Australian terrorist Brenton Tarrant is sentenced to life without parole for the killing of 51 mosque worshippers in Christchurch, New Zealand, the first time the country imposes the sentence [1]
Japanese tech company SkyDrive says it completed the first manned test flight of a flying car
Japanese tech company SkyDrive says it completed the first manned test flight of a flying car
Global cases of COVID-19 surpass 25 million, with the death toll at 843,000
Global cases of COVID-19 surpass 25 million, with the death toll at 843,000
Australia officially enters recession for the first time in almost 3 decades with GDP falling 7% (April-June)
Australia has a highly developed mixed economy. As of 2025, Australia was the 15th-largest national economy by nominal GDP (gross domestic product), the 22nd-largest by PPP-adjusted GDP, and was the...
A record 52% of American 18-29-year-olds live with their parents due to the pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center
A record 52% of American 18-29-year-olds live with their parents due to the pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center study [1]
More than 50 are arrested as Portland, Oregon, observes 100 days of protests against racism and police brutality
Police brutality is the use of excessive or unwarranted force by law enforcement, resulting in physical or psychological harm to a person.
India overtakes Brazil to record the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases with 4.2 million
The COVID-19 pandemic in India is a part of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2.
Moria refugee camp, Europe's largest migrant camp, burns down on the Greek island of Lesbos, leaving 13,000 without shel
Moria refugee camp, Europe's largest migrant camp, burns down on the Greek island of Lesbos, leaving 13,000 without shelter
Austrian-British researcher Martin Hairer wins the Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics worth $3 million for his work on st
Austrian-British researcher Martin Hairer wins the Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics worth $3 million for his work on stochastic analysis
ANA Inspiration Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Mirim Lee of South Korea wins her first major title; beats Brooke Hender
ANA Inspiration Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Mirim Lee of South Korea wins her first major title; beats Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda with a birdie on first playoff hole
More than 15,000 fires have caused widespread devastation in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands in 2020, according to its Nation
More than 15,000 fires have caused widespread devastation in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands in 2020, according to its National Institute for Space Research
Cyclone Ianos, a rare "medicane," begins sweeping across Greece, killing three
Cyclone Ianos, a rare "medicane," begins sweeping across Greece, killing three
US President Donald Trump vows to swear in a new Supreme Court judge, despite the election being only 45 days away
New York v. Trump is a civil investigation and lawsuit by the office of the New York Attorney General alleging that individuals and business entities within the Trump Organization engaged in...
72nd Emmy Awards are held virtually: "Succession" wins best drama, "Schitt's Creek" wins a record nine awards for a come
72nd Emmy Awards are held virtually: "Succession" wins best drama, "Schitt's Creek" wins a record nine awards for a comedy, "Watchmen" wins best limited series
Canadian province of Quebec expands restrictions, declaring it is in a second COVID-19 wave as cases across the country
Canadian province of Quebec expands restrictions, declaring it is in a second COVID-19 wave as cases across the country average 1,000 a day
America's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 200,000, more than any other country
The CDC publishes official numbers of COVID-19 cases in the United States. The CDC estimates that, between February 2020 and September 2021, only 1 in 1.3 COVID-19 deaths were attributed to COVID-19.
18 people in a government convoy are killed by Islamist militants in Borno State, Nigeria
18 people in a government convoy are killed by Islamist militants in Borno State, Nigeria
pilot whales survive while 350 die in Australia's largest mass stranding at Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania
pilot whales survive while 350 die in Australia's largest mass stranding at Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania
Border fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh kills at least 23
On 19 and 20 September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale military offensive against the self-declared breakaway state of Artsakh, violating the ceasefire agreement signed in the aftermath of...
COVID-19 records a global death toll surpassing 1 million with over 33 million known cases (Johns Hopkins)
COVID-19 records a global death toll surpassing 1 million with over 33 million known cases (Johns Hopkins)
California becomes the first US state to pass a law allowing reparations for Black residents and descendants of enslaved
California becomes the first US state to pass a law allowing reparations for Black residents and descendants of enslaved people
US White House aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19
Hope Charlotte Hicks is an American public relations executive and political advisor best known for her roles in the first Trump administration.
The UK's wettest day on record, with an average of 31.7 mm (1.24 in) across the country in the wake of Storm Alex
The UK's wettest day on record, with an average of 31.7 mm (1.24 in) across the country in the wake of Storm Alex
At least 14 million tonnes of plastic pieces are at the bottom of the ocean, 30 times more than on the surface, accordin
At least 14 million tonnes of plastic pieces are at the bottom of the ocean, 30 times more than on the surface, according to new research [1]
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel, and Andrea M. Ghez for their work on black holes
Andrea Mia Ghez is an American astrophysicist. She shared the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics with Reinhard Genzel "for the discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy".
Hurricane Delta makes landfall on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula with 100 mph winds as the 25th named storm of 2020
Hurricane Delta was a destructive tropical cyclone that became the record-tying fourth named storm of 2020 to make landfall in Louisiana, as well as the record-breaking tenth named storm to strike...
Sci-fi and fantasy author N. K. Jemisin receives the MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship grant [1]
Sci-fi and fantasy author N. K. Jemisin receives the MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship grant [1]
American poet Louise Glück is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
Louise Elisabeth Glück ( GLIK; April 22, 1943 – October 13, 2023) was an American poet and essayist.
The UN's World Food Programme is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
The World Food Programme (WFP) is an international organization within the United Nations (UN) that provides food assistance worldwide.
Italian teenage computer genius Carlo Acutis, who dies of leukemia at 15, is beatified by the Catholic Church in Assisi,
Italian teenage computer genius Carlo Acutis, who dies of leukemia at 15, is beatified by the Catholic Church in Assisi, Italy
China announces it will test entire city of Qingdao, 9 million people, for COVID-19 within five days after a dozen cases
China announces it will test entire city of Qingdao, 9 million people, for COVID-19 within five days after a dozen cases discovered
Thai government issues an emergency decree banning public gatherings amid increasing pro-democracy protests and criticis
Thai government issues an emergency decree banning public gatherings amid increasing pro-democracy protests and criticism of the king
French teacher Samuel Paty is beheaded by an 18-year-old Islamist militant in the Paris suburb of Éragny
On 16 October 2020, Samuel Paty, a French secondary school teacher, was attacked and killed in Éragny, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France, by an Islamic terrorist. The perpetrator, Abdoullakh...
Chicago is declared the "rattiest city" in America for the sixth year in a row by pest control service Orkin
Chicago is declared the "rattiest city" in America for the sixth year in a row by pest control service Orkin
Bolivia elects Luis Arce President and his party, Movement for Socialism back into government
Luis Alberto Arce Catacora, often referred to as Lucho, is a Bolivian former politician, banker, and economist who served as the 67th president of Bolivia from 2020 to 2025.
Belgian officials say the country is facing a "tsunami" of COVID-19 cases amid new restrictions and report it has the th
Belgian officials say the country is facing a "tsunami" of COVID-19 cases amid new restrictions and report it has the third-highest number of COVID-related deaths per 100,000 people globally
Argentina becomes the fifth country in the world to record over 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases with the death toll a
Argentina becomes the fifth country in the world to record over 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases with the death toll at 26,716
FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information and are trying to influence the outcome of the US election
Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 5, 2024. The Republican Party's ticket—Donald Trump, who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, and JD...
Goldman Sachs agrees to pay record $3 billion to end probe into its role in 1MDB corruption scandal to regulators in the
Goldman Sachs agrees to pay record $3 billion to end probe into its role in 1MDB corruption scandal to regulators in the US, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia
Colombia records more than 1 million cases of COVID-19, the 8th globally and 3rd in Latin America
Latin America (Spanish: América Latina or Latinoamérica; Portuguese: América Latina; French: Amérique latine) is the cultural region of the Americas where Romance languages are predominantly spoken,...
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix at Autódromo Internacional Do Algarve for his 92nd car
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix at Autódromo Internacional Do Algarve for his 92nd career victory; moves 1 win clear of Michael Schumacher in all-time F1 victories list
A record 69.5 million Americans have already voted, a week before election day, 50.4% of 2016 total vote [1]
Presidential primaries and caucuses of the Republican Party took place within all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories between February 1 and June 7, 2016.
15th-century medieval manuscript "The Book of Lismore" returns to Ireland after donated by Chatsworth Settlement to Univ
15th-century medieval manuscript "The Book of Lismore" returns to Ireland after donated by Chatsworth Settlement to University College Cork
Former leader Jeremy Corbyn is suspended from the British Labour Party after saying a report into antisemitism in the pa
Former leader Jeremy Corbyn is suspended from the British Labour Party after saying a report into antisemitism in the party was "overstated"
7.0 magnitude earthquake in the Aegean Sea kills at least 64 people in the Turkish city of Izmir and the Greek Island of
7.0 magnitude earthquake in the Aegean Sea kills at least 64 people in the Turkish city of Izmir and the Greek Island of Samos
New Zealand Rugby Union team routs Australia 43-5 in Sydney to retain the Bledisloe Cup (2-1) for the 18th straight seri
New Zealand Rugby Union team routs Australia 43-5 in Sydney to retain the Bledisloe Cup (2-1) for the 18th straight series; Wallabies' largest-ever defeat by All Blacks
Gunmen kill at least 32 people, set fire to homes in Oromia state, Ethiopia, in attack blamed on rebel Oromo Liberation
Gunmen kill at least 32 people, set fire to homes in Oromia state, Ethiopia, in attack blamed on rebel Oromo Liberation Army
Australia's Melbourne Cup won by Twilight Payment
Twilight Payment (foaled 6 May 2013) is an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 2020 Melbourne Cup.
becomes busiest Atlantic hurricane season ever as tropical storm Theta named record 29th storm
becomes busiest Atlantic hurricane season ever as tropical storm Theta named record 29th storm
Ceasefire announced signed between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia ending military conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh region
Ceasefire announced signed between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia ending military conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh region after over a month of fighting
All Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China passes resolution allowing for removal of four of their colle
All Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China passes resolution allowing for removal of four of their colleagues
Record global daily total of 660,905 COVID-19 cases declared to the WHO, with total known infections over 54 million
Record global daily total of 660,905 COVID-19 cases declared to the WHO, with total known infections over 54 million
A Belgian racing pigeon called New Kim sells for a world-record price of €1.6 million (£1.4 million) at auction
A Belgian racing pigeon called New Kim sells for a world-record price of €1.6 million (£1.4 million) at auction
Hurricane Iota makes landfall in Nicaragua as a category four storm, just 15 km south of Hurricane Eta 13 days ago
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season on record, in terms of the number of systems.
Inquiry find "credible evidence" elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan civilians
Inquiry find "credible evidence" elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan civilians
Adam Ondra completes the first ascent of Zvěřinec in Czech Republic, claiming it as his hardest 9b+ and the second harde
Adam Ondra completes the first ascent of Zvěřinec in Czech Republic, claiming it as his hardest 9b+ and the second hardest route of his life
Texas National Guard mobilized to help El Paso County, deal with a morgue crisis as COVID-19 cases and deaths surge
Texas National Guard mobilized to help El Paso County, deal with a morgue crisis as COVID-19 cases and deaths surge
AstraZeneca is the third drugmaker to report an effective vaccine for COVID-19 (62% or 90% effective depending on how it
AstraZeneca is the third drugmaker to report an effective vaccine for COVID-19 (62% or 90% effective depending on how it is given) and easy-to make and distribute
COVID-19 surge in the US gathers further pace with death toll of 2,200 highest since May and new cases averaging 175,000
COVID-19 surge in the US gathers further pace with death toll of 2,200 highest since May and new cases averaging 175,000 a day
HBO announces Joss Whedon's exit from the project "The Nevers"
The Nevers is an American science fiction drama television series created by Joss Whedon for HBO.
Turkey gives life sentences to 337 military officers and others involved in 2016 coup
Turkey gives life sentences to 337 military officers and others involved in 2016 coup
Iran's most senior nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassinated outside Tehran, escalating tensions in the region
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Mahabadi was an Iranian nuclear physicist and scientist. He was regarded as the chief of Iran's nuclear program. Born in Qom in 21 March 1961, Fakhrizadeh joined the Islamic...
At least 110 people are killed in an attack on Koshobe village in north-east Nigeria by the Boko Haram jihadist group [1
At least 110 people are killed in an attack on Koshobe village in north-east Nigeria by the Boko Haram jihadist group [1]
Australia condemns a fabricated photo of an Australian soldier threatening an Afghan child with a knife on a Chinese off
Australia condemns a fabricated photo of an Australian soldier threatening an Afghan child with a knife on a Chinese official's Twitter, representing a new low in the two countries' relationship
Actor Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, reveals he is transgender
Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page; born February 21, 1987) is a Canadian actor, producer, and activist.
The UK becomes the first western country to authorize a vaccine for COVID-19, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated in late 2019. Its genetic sequence was published on 11 January 2020, setting off an intense research effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
AT&T Inc’s Warner Bros studio announces all its 2021 movies will stream online the same day they appear in theatres beca
AT&T Inc’s Warner Bros studio announces all its 2021 movies will stream online the same day they appear in theatres because of the pandemic
Mosconi Cup nine-ball pool, Coventry, England: Europe ends US 2-year run with emphatic 11-3 win; MVP: Jayson Shaw (Scotl
Mosconi Cup nine-ball pool, Coventry, England: Europe ends US 2-year run with emphatic 11-3 win; MVP: Jayson Shaw (Scotland)
Russia begins vaccinating people with its Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow, despite the vaccine not finishing clinical trials
Russia begins vaccinating people with its Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow, despite the vaccine not finishing clinical trials
Japanese space capsule Hayabusa-2 lands safely back on earth in Australia, carrying first significant rock samples from
Japanese space capsule Hayabusa-2 lands safely back on earth in Australia, carrying first significant rock samples from an asteroid, the Ryugu
Australian states celebrate "Freedom Day" easing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and New South Wales
Australian states celebrate "Freedom Day" easing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and New South Wales
Former Israeli space security chief Haim Eshed says Aliens and a Galactic Federation exist and Donald Trump knows about
Former Israeli space security chief Haim Eshed says Aliens and a Galactic Federation exist and Donald Trump knows about it, in article published in the Jerusalem Post
Canada approves the Pfizer/ BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19
Pfizer Inc. ( FY-zər) is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation headquartered at The Spiral in Manhattan, New York City.
America's FDA authorizes the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The Janssen COVID‑19 vaccine, (Ad26.COV2.S) sold under the brand name Jcovden, is a COVID‑19 vaccine that was developed by Janssen Vaccines in Leiden, Netherlands, and its Belgian parent company...
Media personality Perez Hilton is banned from TikTok
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., known professionally as Perez Hilton, is an American blogger, columnist, and media personality.
America begins its first COVID-19 vaccinations using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on the same day it records over 300,000
America begins its first COVID-19 vaccinations using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on the same day it records over 300,000 deaths
UK newspaper "The Sun" publishes recording of Tom Cruise berating his film crew for breaking COVID-19 protocols
UK newspaper "The Sun" publishes recording of Tom Cruise berating his film crew for breaking COVID-19 protocols
14 people found guilty of 2015 terror attacks on Charlie Hebdo office and supermarket in Paris
On 7 January 2015, at about 11:30 a.m. in Paris, France, the employees of the French satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo were targeted in a terrorist shooting attack by two French-born Algerian...
China's Chang'e-5 mission successfully returns from collecting rock samples from the Moon, landing in Siziwang Banner, M
China's Chang'e-5 mission successfully returns from collecting rock samples from the Moon, landing in Siziwang Banner, Mongolia
International body Covax, established to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to low and middle income countries, announces deal
International body Covax, established to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to low and middle income countries, announces deals with vaccine manufacturers and method for countries to share excess vaccines
World's first undersea roundabout opens named 'the Jellyfish' as part of a 11.2 km (6.9 miles) tunnel network for the Fa
World's first undersea roundabout opens named 'the Jellyfish' as part of a 11.2 km (6.9 miles) tunnel network for the Faroe Islands with illuminated artwork by Tróndur Patursson [1]
European countries begin closing their borders to the UK after news of a faster-spreading variant of COVID-19 across Lon
European countries begin closing their borders to the UK after news of a faster-spreading variant of COVID-19 across London and the south-east
Governor of California Gavin Newson says there are now no intensive care beds left in Southern California or the San Joa
Governor of California Gavin Newson says there are now no intensive care beds left in Southern California or the San Joaquin Valley
Caitlin Clark registers her first triple-double at Iowa with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists against Western Illi
Caitlin Clark registers her first triple-double at Iowa with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists against Western Illinois
An RV detonates in downtown Nashville, Tennessee causing damage to people and property; prior to detonating, a recorded
An RV detonates in downtown Nashville, Tennessee causing damage to people and property; prior to detonating, a recorded message playing from speakers warned anyone in earshot to evacuate prior to an explosion
Milwaukee Bucks break NBA record for most 3-pointers made by a team in a single game with 29 in a dominant 144-97 victor
Milwaukee Bucks break NBA record for most 3-pointers made by a team in a single game with 29 in a dominant 144-97 victory over the Heat in Miami
Argentina is the first major Latin American country to legalize abortion (signed into law 14 Jan 2021)
Argentina is the first major Latin American country to legalize abortion (signed into law 14 Jan 2021)
WHO grants the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency authorization, paving the way for worldwide distribution
WHO grants the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency authorization, paving the way for worldwide distribution
Kobe Bryant dies
Kobe Bryant, American basketball player, known for american basketball player, died on 2020-01-26.
Kirk Douglas dies
Kirk Douglas, American actor, known for american actor, died on 2020-02-05. Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker.
Katherine Johnson dies
Katherine Johnson, American nasa employee, known for american nasa employee, died on 2020-02-24.
Hosni Mubarak dies
Hosni Mubarak dies
Breonna Taylor dies
Breonna Taylor, American medical worker killed by police, known for medical worker killed by police, died on 2020-03-13.
Kenny Rogers dies
Kenny Rogers, American country singer, known for american country singer, died on 2020-03-20. Kenneth Ray Rogers was an American singer-songwriter.
Albert Uderzo dies
Albert Uderzo, French comic book artist, known for french comic book artist, died on 2020-03-24.
Bill Withers dies
Bill Withers musician, known for american musician, died on 2020-03-30. William Harrison Withers Jr. (July 4, 1938 – March 30, 2020) was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter.
Tom Lester dies
Tom Lester, American actor and evangelist, known for american actor and evangelist, died on 2020-04-20.
Jerry Stiller dies
Jerry Stiller, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2020-05-11. Gerald Isaac Stiller (June 8, 1927 – May 11, 2020) was an American comedian and actor.
George Floyd dies
George Floyd police murder victim, known for american police murder victim, died on 2020-05-25. George Perry Floyd Jr.
Chadwick Boseman dies
Chadwick Boseman, American actor, known for american actor, died on 2020-08-28. Chadwick Aaron Boseman (November 29, 1976 – August 28, 2020) was an American actor and playwright.
Whitey Ford dies
Whitey Ford, American baseball player, known for american baseball player, died on 2020-10-08.
David Dinkins dies
David Dinkins dies
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Scotland's Peter Wright beats Dutch defending champion Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 with a 102.79 average, 34 x 140s, 11 maxim
Scotland's Peter Wright beats Dutch defending champion Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 with a 102.79 average, 34 x 140s, 11 maximums, and 53% on doubles to seal his first PDC World Darts Championship in London
Australian actor Liam Hemsworth and American singer Miley Cyrus divorce after 1 year of marriage
Miley Ray Cyrus ( MY-lee SY-rəs, born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
China locks down the city of Wuhan and its 9 million people in a belated but ultimately successful effort to control the
China locks down the city of Wuhan and its 9 million people in a belated but ultimately successful effort to control the city's COVID-19 outbreak
American actress and TV host Niecy Nash (50) divorces American electrical engineer Jay Tucker after over 8 years of marr
American actress and TV host Niecy Nash (50) divorces American electrical engineer Jay Tucker after over 8 years of marriage
COVID-19 declared a pandemic by the head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, after 121,564 case
COVID-19 declared a pandemic by the head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, after 121,564 cases worldwide and 4,373 deaths
NHL pauses the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The 2019–20 NHL season was the 103rd season of operation (102nd season of play) of the National Hockey League.
Indian PM Narendra Modi orders a 21-day lockdown for the country's 1.3 billion people to address COVID-19
Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian politician who has served as the prime minister of India since 2014.
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe announces the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the summe
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe announces the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the summer of 2021 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic
Record 6.6 million Americans file claims for unemployment in the prior week according to the US Department of Labor, 10
Record 6.6 million Americans file claims for unemployment in the prior week according to the US Department of Labor, 10 million in the prior two weeks
Video of African American George Floyd's arrest and murder while restrained in Minneapolis police custody shows he was p
Video of African American George Floyd's arrest and murder while restrained in Minneapolis police custody shows he was pinned to the ground by police officer Derek Chauvin's knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, igniting widespread condemnation and nationwide protests
Highest-ever temperature recorded in the Arctic Circle, 38°C (100°F) in Verkhoyansk, Siberia
Highest-ever temperature recorded in the Arctic Circle, 38°C (100°F) in Verkhoyansk, Siberia
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees to the largest contract for an athlete in sports history, inking a
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees to the largest contract for an athlete in sports history, inking a 12-year deal that could end up being worth US$503 million
Disputed Belarusian presidential election sees longtime dictator Alexander Lukashenko officially win 80% of the votes bu
Disputed Belarusian presidential election sees longtime dictator Alexander Lukashenko officially win 80% of the votes but unofficially lose 60-70% of the votes to main opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, sparking widespread protests in Belarus and international condemnation
Scottish "Star Wars" actor Ewan McGregor (49) and production designer Eve Mavrakis (54) divorce after 25 years of marria
Scottish "Star Wars" actor Ewan McGregor (49) and production designer Eve Mavrakis (54) divorce after 25 years of marriage
Korean pop group BTS releases the single "Dynamite," the first video to be watched more than 100 million times in 24 hou
Korean pop group BTS releases the single "Dynamite," the first video to be watched more than 100 million times in 24 hours on YouTube
California's August Complex wildfire becomes the largest recorded in state history at 471,000 acres (736 square miles)
California's August Complex wildfire becomes the largest recorded in state history at 471,000 acres (736 square miles)
Astronomers report a possible sign of life on Venus after detecting phosphine in the planet's atmosphere through a teles
Astronomers report a possible sign of life on Venus after detecting phosphine in the planet's atmosphere through a telescope [1]
US Justice Department sues Google for an illegal monopoly over search and search advertising
United States v. Google LLC is an ongoing federal antitrust case brought by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) against Google LLC on October 20, 2020.
Baby Shark by Pinkfong becomes the most-watched video on YouTube with over 7.04 billion views
"Baby Shark" is a children's song associated with a dance involving hand movements, dating back to the late 20th century.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is declared the winner of the US presidential race four days after the US election, defe
Former Vice President Joe Biden is declared the winner of the US presidential race four days after the US election, defeating sitting President Donald Trump. Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman and first woman of color elected vice president.
Drugmakers BioNTech and Pfizer announce their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective in a first look at the results from
Drugmakers BioNTech and Pfizer announce their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective in a first look at the results from their phase 3 trial involving nearly 44,000 people
Kylie Minogue becomes the first woman to top the UK album chart over five consecutive decades with "Disco"
Kylie Ann Minogue is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Frequently referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she has achieved recognition in both the music industry and the fashion world as a...
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton clinches his fourth consecutive and record-equalling seventh F1 World Drivers' Ch
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton clinches his fourth consecutive and record-equalling seventh F1 World Drivers' Championship by winning the Turkish GP at Intercity Istanbul Park, Tuzla
US drone strike kills top Iranian security and intelligence commander, Major General Qasem Soleimani, outside Baghdad ai
US drone strike kills top Iranian security and intelligence commander, Major General Qasem Soleimani, outside Baghdad airport in Iraq
Chinese professor Zhang Yongzhen publishes the first SARS-CoV-2 genome map online, allowing health professionals worldwi
Chinese professor Zhang Yongzhen publishes the first SARS-CoV-2 genome map online, allowing health professionals worldwide to identify COVID-19
Crawford Steel executives Sid Spiegel and Gary Stern via holding company S & S Sportsco purchase the Montreal Alouettes
Crawford Steel executives Sid Spiegel and Gary Stern via holding company S & S Sportsco purchase the Montreal Alouettes from the Canadian Football League
6.4 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Rico, island's largest in a century, followed by many aftershocks kill 1 person and d
6.4 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Rico, island's largest in a century, followed by many aftershocks kill 1 person and destroy 800 homes
Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are stepping back as "senior" royals, will work towards becoming financially in
Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are stepping back as "senior" royals, will work towards becoming financially independent
Singer Justin Bieber reveals he has Lyme disease, an infectious disease spread by ticks
Singer Justin Bieber reveals he has Lyme disease, an infectious disease spread by ticks
Diego the giant 100-year-old tortoise retires to the Galapagos islands after his high libido is credited with saving his
Diego the giant 100-year-old tortoise retires to the Galapagos islands after his high libido is credited with saving his species
1st ATP Cup Men's Tennis, Sydney: Novak Đoković & Viktor Troicki beat Spanish pair Pablo Carreño Busta & Feliciano López
1st ATP Cup Men's Tennis, Sydney: Novak Đoković & Viktor Troicki beat Spanish pair Pablo Carreño Busta & Feliciano López 6-3, 6-4 to clinch inaugural title for Serbia, 2-1; Đoković beats Rafael Nadal 6-2, 7-6
Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow are fired by team owner Jim Crane for their roles in the
Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow are fired by team owner Jim Crane for their roles in the sign-stealing scandal after MLB suspends both for one year
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is fired amid Major League Baseball's investigation into sign-stealing by the Houston A
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is fired amid Major League Baseball's investigation into sign-stealing by the Houston Astros; Cora was the Astros' bench coach before moving to Boston
Former Sacramento State softball player Alyssa Nakken becomes first woman to hold a coaching position on a MLB staff whe
Former Sacramento State softball player Alyssa Nakken becomes first woman to hold a coaching position on a MLB staff when named an assistant by the San Francisco Giants
Premiership Rugby announces reigning European and English champions Saracens to be relegated for exceeding salary cap th
Premiership Rugby announces reigning European and English champions Saracens to be relegated for exceeding salary cap the previous 3 seasons; club fined £5.3m and docked 35 Premiership points
Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID in the US, from samples taken on Janua
Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID in the US, from samples taken on January 18 in Washington state
Revival of Charles Fuller's stage drama "A Soldier's Play, starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood at the American
Revival of Charles Fuller's stage drama "A Soldier's Play, starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood at the American Airlines Theatre, NYC; run suspended dut to Covid-19 closures, wins 3 Tony Awards
75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp marked by an international forum in Jerusalem, Israel
75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp marked by an international forum in Jerusalem, Israel
Severe rainstorms cause landslides and floods in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, killing at least 30
Severe rainstorms cause landslides and floods in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, killing at least 30
Former king of Belgium, Albert II admits fathering a child after DNA tests confirm paternity
Former king of Belgium, Albert II admits fathering a child after DNA tests confirm paternity
Number of COVID-19 cases passes those of SARS with over 7,700 cases in China confirmed, with 170 deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the U.S. state of New Mexico on March 11, 2020.
The World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern at a meeting in Genev
The World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern at a meeting in Geneva
United Kingdom formally withdraws from the European Union (Brexit)
The United Kingdom's post-Brexit relationship with the European Union and its members is governed by the Brexit withdrawal agreement and the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Largest swarm of locusts across East Africa leads Somalia to declare national emergency
Largest swarm of locusts across East Africa leads Somalia to declare national emergency
Palindrome Day: the date 02022020 reads the same forward and backward including in the US and China (last one like this
Palindrome Day: the date 02022020 reads the same forward and backward including in the US and China (last one like this 11 November 1111)
Cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3700 passengers quarantined in Yokohama port, Japan after cases of COVID-19 found on b
Cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3700 passengers quarantined in Yokohama port, Japan after cases of COVID-19 found on board
Charles McGee, American retired US Air Force officer and fighter pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen promoted from colonel to b
Charles McGee, American retired US Air Force officer and fighter pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen promoted from colonel to brigadier general
Antarctica records high temperature of 64.9 F / 18.2 C at Esperanza, Argentina’s research station
Antarctica records high temperature of 64.9 F / 18.2 C at Esperanza, Argentina’s research station
Gunman shoots and kills 29 people in a shopping center in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, with 57 injured. Shooter shot and
Gunman shoots and kills 29 people in a shopping center in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, with 57 injured. Shooter shot and killed by security forces a day later.
More than 30 bushfires put out by heaviest rainfall for 30 years in New South Wales, Australia, helping end one of the w
More than 30 bushfires put out by heaviest rainfall for 30 years in New South Wales, Australia, helping end one of the worst bushfire seasons ever, 46 million acres burnt, over 1 billion animals killed, 34 people dead
"The Hot Wing King" a play by Katori Hall premieres off-Broadway at Signature Theatre in New York (Pulitzer Prize 2021 f
"The Hot Wing King" a play by Katori Hall premieres off-Broadway at Signature Theatre in New York (Pulitzer Prize 2021 for Drama) [1]
Fire in US-run orphanage kills 15 children near Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Fire in US-run orphanage kills 15 children near Port-au-Prince, Haiti
More than 800,000 people displaced from their homes in north-western Syria amid assault by Syrian pro-government forces
More than 800,000 people displaced from their homes in north-western Syria amid assault by Syrian pro-government forces on last rebel stronghold
Beijing orders people returning to the city after Lunar New Year holiday to self-quarantine for 14 days to prevent sprea
Beijing orders people returning to the city after Lunar New Year holiday to self-quarantine for 14 days to prevent spread of Covid-19
'Ghost ship' cargo vessel MV Alta washed up on the Irish coast near Ballycotton by Storm Dennis, after drifting across t
'Ghost ship' cargo vessel MV Alta washed up on the Irish coast near Ballycotton by Storm Dennis, after drifting across the Atlantic from Bermuda
62nd Daytona 500: Denny Hamlin wins second straight title by 0.014 seconds over Ryan Blaney on the second restart in ove
62nd Daytona 500: Denny Hamlin wins second straight title by 0.014 seconds over Ryan Blaney on the second restart in overtime; his third Daytona victory
German gunman opens fire in a bar in Hanau, Germany, killing nine in a racially motivated attack
The Hanau shootings (German: Anschläge in Hanau) occurred on 19 February 2020, when nine people were killed and five others wounded in a terrorist shooting spree by a far-right extremist targeting...
African American Ahmaud Arbery shot to death after being chased down by two white men in Brunswick, Georgia. Video of th
African American Ahmaud Arbery shot to death after being chased down by two white men in Brunswick, Georgia. Video of the killing emerges in May, prompting arrests.
murders occurred during a five day police strike in Ceará, Brazil, despite army patrolling the streets according to auth
murders occurred during a five day police strike in Ceará, Brazil, despite army patrolling the streets according to authorities
Saudi Arabia bars overseas pilgrims from accessing religious sites of Mecca and Medina because of COVID-19 fears for 1st
Saudi Arabia bars overseas pilgrims from accessing religious sites of Mecca and Medina because of COVID-19 fears for 1st time in living memory
Biggest cosmic explosion ever detected from a supermassive black hole in Ophiuchus galaxy 390 million lights years away,
Biggest cosmic explosion ever detected from a supermassive black hole in Ophiuchus galaxy 390 million lights years away, (size of 15 Miky Ways), published in "Astrophysical Journal"
Court of Arbitration for Sport bans Chinese triple Olympic gold medallist Sun Yang from swimming for 8 years for breakin
Court of Arbitration for Sport bans Chinese triple Olympic gold medallist Sun Yang from swimming for 8 years for breaking anti-doping rules
US and Taliban sign deal to end 18-year war in Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar. US and NATO allies will withdraw their troops
US and Taliban sign deal to end 18-year war in Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar. US and NATO allies will withdraw their troops after 14 months if deal kept.
First known COVID-19 case identified in New York, a health care worker returning from Iran
The first case of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City was confirmed on March 1, 2020, though later research showed that the novel coronavirus had been circulating in New York City since January,...
Heavy rain and landslides hit coastal areas of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, Brazil, killing at least 18 people
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
"Once in a century" winter in Moscow the hottest in 140 years, with 7.5° C (13.5° F) above average temperatures and virt
"Once in a century" winter in Moscow the hottest in 140 years, with 7.5° C (13.5° F) above average temperatures and virtually no snow [1]
American rapper Lil Uzi Vert second album, "Eternal Atake", tops the Billboard charts upon its release
Symere Bysil Woods ( sy-MEER BY-ssəl; born July 31, 1995), known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Italy announces it is locking down the whole country due to a spike in COVID-19 cases with 10,040 cases and 630 deaths
Italy announces it is locking down the whole country due to a spike in COVID-19 cases with 10,040 cases and 630 deaths
11-year bull market ends as the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls more than 20%, becoming a bear market
11-year bull market ends as the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls more than 20%, becoming a bear market
12 hours after PGA Tour cancelled its flagship event, The Players Championship, Augusta National announces postponement
12 hours after PGA Tour cancelled its flagship event, The Players Championship, Augusta National announces postponement of the Masters Tournament to a date to be fixed because of COVID-19 pandemic
Longest-ever scheduled passenger flight by distance is flown by Air Tahiti Nui from French Polynesia to mainland France,
Longest-ever scheduled passenger flight by distance is flown by Air Tahiti Nui from French Polynesia to mainland France, covering 9,765 miles (15,715 km) as a domestic flight due to COVID-19
European countries impose restrictions on gatherings and borders as COVID-19 deaths rates rise dramatically - Italy 1,80
European countries impose restrictions on gatherings and borders as COVID-19 deaths rates rise dramatically - Italy 1,809, Spain 288, France 120
COVID-19 study by London Imperial College showing migration approach could lead to 250,00 deaths in UK, over 1 million i
COVID-19 study by London Imperial College showing migration approach could lead to 250,00 deaths in UK, over 1 million in US, prompts strategy changes from both countries
Chad begins repaying a $100 million debt to Angola with cattle, as more than 1,000 cows arrive in Luanda
Chad begins repaying a $100 million debt to Angola with cattle, as more than 1,000 cows arrive in Luanda
Turing Award given to Pixar employees Pat Hanraha and Edwin Catmull for three-dimensional computer graphics
Turing Award given to Pixar employees Pat Hanraha and Edwin Catmull for three-dimensional computer graphics
Italian death toll from COVID-19 at 3,405 surpasses China's official total (3,245) making it then the worst-affected cou
Italian death toll from COVID-19 at 3,405 surpasses China's official total (3,245) making it then the worst-affected country in the world
Italy records record daily death toll of 793 for COVID-19 as the worldwide death tolls surpasses 12,000 with 299,000 kno
Italy records record daily death toll of 793 for COVID-19 as the worldwide death tolls surpasses 12,000 with 299,000 known infections (Johns Hopkins figures)
India puts 1 billion people under a daytime curfew to curb COVID-19
This article documents the chronology of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020, which originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
African American Daniel Prude dies after being physically retrained by police in Rochester, New York, including having a
African American Daniel Prude dies after being physically retrained by police in Rochester, New York, including having a hood put over his head
China's Hubei province, the original center of the COVID-19 outbreak, eases restrictions on travel after a nearly two-mo
China's Hubei province, the original center of the COVID-19 outbreak, eases restrictions on travel after a nearly two-month lockdown
Spain's death toll from COVID-19 overtakes China's at 3,434 to become then second worldwide behind Italy with 7,503 deat
Spain's death toll from COVID-19 overtakes China's at 3,434 to become then second worldwide behind Italy with 7,503 deaths with a worldwide toll of 20,836
American cases of COVID-19 exceed all other countries on this date, with 81,578 cases and 1,180 deaths (New York Times)
American cases of COVID-19 exceed all other countries on this date, with 81,578 cases and 1,180 deaths (New York Times)
US President Donald Trump makes projection that 240,000 American could die from COVID-19, even with restrictions in plac
US President Donald Trump makes projection that 240,000 American could die from COVID-19, even with restrictions in place
International Olympic Committee announces postponed 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be held July 23-August 8 in 2021 beca
International Olympic Committee announces postponed 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be held July 23-August 8 in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic
British pensioner Robert Weighton becomes the world's oldest man at 112 years
British pensioner Robert Weighton becomes the world's oldest man at 112 years
27 people swept off a ferry and feared dead in the Solomon Islands during Cyclone Harold
Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold was a very powerful tropical cyclone which caused widespread destruction in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga during April 2020.
Cyclone Harold makes landfall in Vanuatu, leaving thousands of houses destroyed and 2 dead
Cyclone Harold makes landfall in Vanuatu, leaving thousands of houses destroyed and 2 dead
Australia's highest court overturns the child sexual abuse conviction of Catholic Cardinal George Pell
Australia's highest court overturns the child sexual abuse conviction of Catholic Cardinal George Pell
Brazil is the 1st country in the southern hemisphere to report more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, with 1,056 deaths a
Brazil is the 1st country in the southern hemisphere to report more than 1,000 deaths from COVID-19, with 1,056 deaths and 19,638 cases
Huge storm system produces more than 40 tornadoes in the US from Texas to South Carolina killing 32 people across six st
Huge storm system produces more than 40 tornadoes in the US from Texas to South Carolina killing 32 people across six states
Revised death count for New York taking into account assumed COVID-19 deaths makes the city's per-capita death rate high
Revised death count for New York taking into account assumed COVID-19 deaths makes the city's per-capita death rate higher than Italy at 10,367 at this date
22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in 4 weeks (5.2 million in the last week), wiping out 9 1/2 years of jo
22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in 4 weeks (5.2 million in the last week), wiping out 9 1/2 years of job gains
WHO warns Africa could be next epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 300,000 deaths, pushing 30 million into pov
WHO warns Africa could be next epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 300,000 deaths, pushing 30 million into poverty as it records nearly 1000 deaths and 19,000 cases to date
Turkey passes Iran to become the Middle Eastern country with the most COVID-19 cases with 86,306 infections, Iran contin
Turkey passes Iran to become the Middle Eastern country with the most COVID-19 cases with 86,306 infections, Iran continues to have the most deaths
Price of US oil turns negative for the 1st time in history - West Texas Intermediate, the benchmark for US oil, falls as
Price of US oil turns negative for the 1st time in history - West Texas Intermediate, the benchmark for US oil, falls as low as minus $37.63 a barrel as worldwide demand falls
At least 25,000 extra people across 11 countries have died during COVID-19 pandemic that were not previously counted acc
At least 25,000 extra people across 11 countries have died during COVID-19 pandemic that were not previously counted according to new mortality figures
Sudan bans female genital mutilation and makes it a criminal offense
Sudan bans female genital mutilation and makes it a criminal offense
Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is then one of world's highest per capita after 7,600 more deaths than usual (503 official
Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is then one of world's highest per capita after 7,600 more deaths than usual (503 official toll), in report by "The New York Times"
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" of the COVID-19 pandemic
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" of the COVID-19 pandemic
Argentina bans all commercial domestic and international flights until September 1 because of COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an outbreak in Wuhan, China, in December...
A mile-wide asteroid named 1998 OR2 passes within 3.9 million miles of Earth
A mile-wide asteroid named 1998 OR2 passes within 3.9 million miles of Earth
British Captain Tom Moore, who raised more £30 million for the National Health Service walking in his garden, turns 100
British Captain Tom Moore, who raised more £30 million for the National Health Service walking in his garden, turns 100 and made an honorary colonel by the Queen
Armed protesters against stay-at-home-orders gather at the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whit
Armed protesters against stay-at-home-orders gather at the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer reinstates State of Emergency
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who played Ser Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in Game of Thrones, sets a wor
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who played Ser Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in Game of Thrones, sets a world deadlifting record by lifting 501kg (1,104lb)
Brazilian confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 100,000 with the death toll at 7,025, the 9th country to do so
This article documents the chronology and epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in April 2020, the virus which causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Countries in Europe begin cautious reopening after COVID-19 lockdown, Italy restarts construction and takeaways, Germany
Countries in Europe begin cautious reopening after COVID-19 lockdown, Italy restarts construction and takeaways, Germany reopens schools
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 reach 3.65 million, US cases pass 70,000 while the UK becomes the most affected in Eu
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 reach 3.65 million, US cases pass 70,000 while the UK becomes the most affected in Europe with 29,427 known deaths
At least 90,000 healthcare workers worldwide infected by COVID-19, more than 260 nurses have died according to Internati
At least 90,000 healthcare workers worldwide infected by COVID-19, more than 260 nurses have died according to International Council of Nurses
Toxic leak at Indian chemical factory near Visakhapatnam kills at least 13 and injures many when it tried to reopen afte
Toxic leak at Indian chemical factory near Visakhapatnam kills at least 13 and injures many when it tried to reopen after lockdown
11-year-old Brazilian skateboarder Gui Khury creates a world record by performing the first 1080-degree turn on a vertic
11-year-old Brazilian skateboarder Gui Khury creates a world record by performing the first 1080-degree turn on a vertical ramp
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise above 4 million with death toll above 270,000, according to Johns Hopkins
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise above 4 million with death toll above 270,000, according to Johns Hopkins
Colombian airline Avianca, and world's 2nd oldest, becomes 1st major airline to file for bankruptcy due to COVID-19
Colombian airline Avianca, and world's 2nd oldest, becomes 1st major airline to file for bankruptcy due to COVID-19
Every African country records cases of COVID-19 as The Kingdom of Lesotho becomes the last country on the continent to r
Every African country records cases of COVID-19 as The Kingdom of Lesotho becomes the last country on the continent to record a case
Former pandemic agency head Rick Bright testifies to a US House Committee "without better planning, 2020 could be the da
Former pandemic agency head Rick Bright testifies to a US House Committee "without better planning, 2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history"
Germany, Europe's largest economy, officially in recession due to COVID-19, as figures show economy shrank 2.2% 1st 3 mo
Germany, Europe's largest economy, officially in recession due to COVID-19, as figures show economy shrank 2.2% 1st 3 months of 2020
Greenhouse gas emissions dropped 17% worldwide in April 2020 when world was in lockdown, in study published in "Nature C
Greenhouse gas emissions dropped 17% worldwide in April 2020 when world was in lockdown, in study published in "Nature Climate Change"
Cyclone Amphan comes ashore in West Bengal, East India and Bangladesh, with winds of 185 km per hour (115 mph) killing a
Cyclone Amphan comes ashore in West Bengal, East India and Bangladesh, with winds of 185 km per hour (115 mph) killing at least 84 people
China unveils new national security legislation against Hong Kong at its annual legislative session
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a national law of China on Hong Kong national security passed on 30 June...
Costa Rica becomes the first county in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is legal in all parts of the United Kingdom. As marriage is a devolved legislative matter, different parts of the United Kingdom legalised at different times; it has been recognised...
America's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000 (Johns Hopkins figures) equal to number of US servicemen and women killed i
America's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000 (Johns Hopkins figures) equal to number of US servicemen and women killed in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan put together
Record number of COVID-19 cases reported worldwide 134,064, driven by hot spots in Brazil, Peru, Egypt, South Africa and
Record number of COVID-19 cases reported worldwide 134,064, driven by hot spots in Brazil, Peru, Egypt, South Africa and Bangladesh
US President Trump threatens to employ the military to quell protests across the country sparked by the death of George
US President Trump threatens to employ the military to quell protests across the country sparked by the death of George Floyd then walks with staff to St. John’s Church
Brazilian death toll passes 30,000 from COVID-19 at 31,199 with 555,383 number of cases confirmed, 2nd only to the US
Brazilian death toll passes 30,000 from COVID-19 at 31,199 with 555,383 number of cases confirmed, 2nd only to the US
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis says in The Atlantic: "Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis says in The Atlantic: "Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try. Instead, he tries to divide us."
Black Lives Matter Protests continue worldwide in large numbers, In Bristol England statue of 17th century slave trader
Black Lives Matter Protests continue worldwide in large numbers, In Bristol England statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Colston pulled down
Former astronaut Kathy Sullivan is the first woman to reach deepest point of the ocean - Challenger Deep in the Marianas
Former astronaut Kathy Sullivan is the first woman to reach deepest point of the ocean - Challenger Deep in the Marianas Trench. Formerly the first American woman to spacewalk.
US Senate unanimously confirms General Charles Q. Brown (58) as Air Force Chief of Staff, 1st African American to lead a
US Senate unanimously confirms General Charles Q. Brown (58) as Air Force Chief of Staff, 1st African American to lead a US armed forces branch
Cameroon's conflict with English-speaking separatists rated world's most-neglected conflict according to Norwegian Refug
Cameroon's conflict with English-speaking separatists rated world's most-neglected conflict according to Norwegian Refugee Council
Bodies of 46 migrants recovered off the coast of Tunisia after a boat capsized a few days before
Bodies of 46 migrants recovered off the coast of Tunisia after a boat capsized a few days before
African American Rayshard Brooks shot dead in drive-through carpark in Atlanta leading to further protests at police vio
African American Rayshard Brooks shot dead in drive-through carpark in Atlanta leading to further protests at police violence and the resignation of city's police chief
India reports surge of nearly 12,000 a day confirmed COVID-19 cases (320,922 overall), the world's fourth-affected count
India reports surge of nearly 12,000 a day confirmed COVID-19 cases (320,922 overall), the world's fourth-affected country, as death toll hits 9,195
In landmark decision US Supreme Court rules 6-3 that gay and transgender workers cannot be discriminated against in the
In landmark decision US Supreme Court rules 6-3 that gay and transgender workers cannot be discriminated against in the workplace
At least 20 Indian soldiers killed in 1st deadly clash on the Chinese Indian border in 45 years in the Galwan Valley, Hi
At least 20 Indian soldiers killed in 1st deadly clash on the Chinese Indian border in 45 years in the Galwan Valley, Himalayas
American actor Danny Masterson charged with raping three women. after a 3-year investigation
Daniel Peter Masterson is an American actor. He portrayed Steven Hyde in That '70s Show (1998–2006), Milo Foster in Men at Work (2012–2014), and Jameson "Rooster" Bennett in The Ranch (2016–2018).
Canadian coronavirus COVID-19 known cases pass 100,000 with 8,361 deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the U.S. state of Ohio on March 9, 2020, when the state's first cases were reported.
Donald Trump controversially holds his first re-election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, only 6,200 people attend despite the
Donald Trump controversially holds his first re-election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, only 6,200 people attend despite the campaign stating 1 million had registered. Social media campaign organised by teens on TikTok, K-Pop fans and others, claims responsibility for inflating expected attendance.
Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths (officially) with states of Amazonas, Pará, Ceará, São Paulo and Rio
Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths (officially) with states of Amazonas, Pará, Ceará, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro most effected.
pilots grounded by Pakistan International Airlines after revelations many had cheated in exams or held fake licenses
pilots grounded by Pakistan International Airlines after revelations many had cheated in exams or held fake licenses
COVID-19 pandemic worsens dramatically in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country, with 25% mortality according to the U
COVID-19 pandemic worsens dramatically in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country, with 25% mortality according to the UN
New York Times says Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked forces to kill US and coalition troops in Afghani
New York Times says Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked forces to kill US and coalition troops in Afghanistan
Ireland's coalition government appoints Micheál Martin as Prime Minister after four months of negotiations
Micheál Martin is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician serving as Taoiseach since January 2025, having previously held the position from 2020 to 2022.
50th anniversary of 1st Gay Pride march in New York City marked around the world
The NYC Pride March is an annual event celebrating the LGBTQ community in New York City.
Golden State Killer and former police officer Joseph DeAngelo Jr pleads guilty to 12 murders and dozens of rapes
Golden State Killer and former police officer Joseph DeAngelo Jr pleads guilty to 12 murders and dozens of rapes
China's new national security legislation for Hong Kong comes into force
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is a national law of China on Hong Kong national security passed on 30 June...
America confirms more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day for the 1st time
The first cases of the COVID-19 pandemic in North America were reported in the United States on 23 January 2020.
British Darts Organisation’s commercial arm – BDO Enterprises Ltd, goes into liquidation due to lack of sponsorship; ove
British Darts Organisation’s commercial arm – BDO Enterprises Ltd, goes into liquidation due to lack of sponsorship; oversaw original professional, semi-pro and amateur competitions in Britain
Major League Baseball All-Star Game planned to be hosted on July 14 by the LA Dodgers is cancelled due to government res
Major League Baseball All-Star Game planned to be hosted on July 14 by the LA Dodgers is cancelled due to government restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Record rain in over island of Kyushu in Japan causes flooding killing a least 37 people with evacuation of more than 200
Record rain in over island of Kyushu in Japan causes flooding killing a least 37 people with evacuation of more than 200,00
Florida reports a record 11,458 daily COVID-19 cases
The COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal was part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
America officially begins withdrawing from the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies.
Americans and Polynesians made contact around 1200 A.D. according to new genomic study in "Nature"; people from eastern
Americans and Polynesians made contact around 1200 A.D. according to new genomic study in "Nature"; people from eastern Polynesia had DNA from indigenous Colombia
McGirt v. Oklahoma, in landmark case, US Supreme Court rules that Congress has not disestablished Oklahoma Indian reserv
McGirt v. Oklahoma, in landmark case, US Supreme Court rules that Congress has not disestablished Oklahoma Indian reserves
New study shows Andean condor, world's heaviest bird, can fly for 5 hours without flapping its wings (Proceedings of the
New study shows Andean condor, world's heaviest bird, can fly for 5 hours without flapping its wings (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
Heavy monsoon flooding in India's northeastern state of Assam affects more than 2 million people and kills more than 50
Heavy monsoon flooding in India's northeastern state of Assam affects more than 2 million people and kills more than 50
India becomes the third country to record 1 million cases of COVID-19, 56% concentrated in Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil
India becomes the third country to record 1 million cases of COVID-19, 56% concentrated in Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu
First Arab interplanetary mission, the Mars "Hope" orbiter launches on board Japanese H-2A rocket from Tanegashima Space
First Arab interplanetary mission, the Mars "Hope" orbiter launches on board Japanese H-2A rocket from Tanegashima Space Center
Announcement that a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) is able to trigger immune r
Announcement that a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) is able to trigger immune response and antibodies
European Union agrees huge €750 billion ($859 billion) post-COVID-19 stimulus bill
European Union agrees huge €750 billion ($859 billion) post-COVID-19 stimulus bill
California passes New York total for COVID-19 cases (415,763 vs 415,094), though NY death toll much higher
California passes New York total for COVID-19 cases (415,763 vs 415,094), though NY death toll much higher
China launches its first mission to Mars, Tianwen-1, a combined orbiter, lander, and rover, from Wenchang Launch Site, H
China launches its first mission to Mars, Tianwen-1, a combined orbiter, lander, and rover, from Wenchang Launch Site, Hainan Island
Cargo ship MV Wakashio runs aground off the coast of Mauritius and begins leaking oil
Cargo ship MV Wakashio runs aground off the coast of Mauritius and begins leaking oil
Google decides its employees can work from home until July 2021, becoming the largest tech company to commit to working
Google decides its employees can work from home until July 2021, becoming the largest tech company to commit to working from home
Scaled-back Hajj pilgrimage begins in Saudi Arabia without foreigners
Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and also known simply as the Saudi, is a country in West Asia.
Federal law enforcement officers begin a phased withdrawal from Portland amid criticism of their actions to shut down Bl
Federal law enforcement officers begin a phased withdrawal from Portland amid criticism of their actions to shut down Black Lives Matter protests
Apple wildfire starts near Beaumont, California, forcing the evacuation of nearly 8,000 people over the next few days
Apple wildfire starts near Beaumont, California, forcing the evacuation of nearly 8,000 people over the next few days
Australian state of Victoria announces state of disaster and imposes further lockdown measures after spike in COVID-19 c
Australian state of Victoria announces state of disaster and imposes further lockdown measures after spike in COVID-19 cases
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in the US as a Category 1 hurricane near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season on record, in terms of the number of systems.
COVID-19 infection spike forces a return to lockdown in Manila and surrounding provinces in the Philippines, affecting 2
COVID-19 infection spike forces a return to lockdown in Manila and surrounding provinces in the Philippines, affecting 27 million people as cases surpass 100,000
COVID-19 detected cases in Africa surpass one million with 21,983 deaths
COVID-19 detected cases in Africa surpass one million with 21,983 deaths
Brazil surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, the world's second highest, with over 3 million recorded cases
The COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil has resulted in 37,960,567 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 703,724 deaths.
Global COVID-19 cases pass 20 million and are accelerating; the first 10 million take almost 6 months, while the second
Global COVID-19 cases pass 20 million and are accelerating; the first 10 million take almost 6 months, while the second 10 million take just 43 days (Reuters)
Europe fights a new COVID-19 surge with Germany, France, and Spain posting their largest daily infection totals for thre
Europe fights a new COVID-19 surge with Germany, France, and Spain posting their largest daily infection totals for three months
Israel strikes a historic deal with the United Arab Emirates to normalize relations, and Israel suspends plans to annex
Israel strikes a historic deal with the United Arab Emirates to normalize relations, and Israel suspends plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank
At least 17 people are killed in an attack on a beach resort in Mogadishu, Somalia, by the al-Shabab group
Mogadishu, locally known as Xamar or Hamar, or Jorawar, is the capital and most populous city of Somalia.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill becomes the first US college to send students home and convert to online cla
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill becomes the first US college to send students home and convert to online classes after 135 COVID-19 cases are detected
Apple becomes the first US company to be valued at $2 trillion just two years after it reaches a $1 trillion valuation
Apple becomes the first US company to be valued at $2 trillion just two years after it reaches a $1 trillion valuation
American actress Lori Loughlin is sentenced to two months in prison along with her husband for her role in the US colleg
American actress Lori Loughlin is sentenced to two months in prison along with her husband for her role in the US college admissions bribery scandal
Fires burning in Northern California are declared a major disaster with the LNU Lightning Complex Fire (341,243 acres) a
Fires burning in Northern California are declared a major disaster with the LNU Lightning Complex Fire (341,243 acres) and the SCU Lightning Complex Fire (339,968 acres) among the three largest wildfires in state history
First documented case of a person being reinfected with COVID-19 a second time, a Hong Kong man four months after first
First documented case of a person being reinfected with COVID-19 a second time, a Hong Kong man four months after first infection
Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito no-hits the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-0 at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
The 2020 season was the Chicago White Sox' 121st season in Chicago and 120th in the American League.
At least 100 people are killed in flash floods in the city of Charikar, Afghanistan, with 500 houses destroyed
The war in Afghanistan was a prolonged armed conflict lasting from 2001 to 2021. It began with an invasion by a United States–led coalition under the name Operation Enduring Freedom in response to...
Australian terrorist Brenton Tarrant is sentenced to life without parole for the killing of 51 mosque worshippers in Chr
Australian terrorist Brenton Tarrant is sentenced to life without parole for the killing of 51 mosque worshippers in Christchurch, New Zealand, the first time the country imposes the sentence [1]
Japanese tech company SkyDrive says it completed the first manned test flight of a flying car
Japanese tech company SkyDrive says it completed the first manned test flight of a flying car
Global cases of COVID-19 surpass 25 million, with the death toll at 843,000
Global cases of COVID-19 surpass 25 million, with the death toll at 843,000
Australia officially enters recession for the first time in almost 3 decades with GDP falling 7% (April-June)
Australia has a highly developed mixed economy. As of 2025, Australia was the 15th-largest national economy by nominal GDP (gross domestic product), the 22nd-largest by PPP-adjusted GDP, and was the...
A record 52% of American 18-29-year-olds live with their parents due to the pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center
A record 52% of American 18-29-year-olds live with their parents due to the pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center study [1]
More than 50 are arrested as Portland, Oregon, observes 100 days of protests against racism and police brutality
Police brutality is the use of excessive or unwarranted force by law enforcement, resulting in physical or psychological harm to a person.
India overtakes Brazil to record the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases with 4.2 million
The COVID-19 pandemic in India is a part of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2.
Moria refugee camp, Europe's largest migrant camp, burns down on the Greek island of Lesbos, leaving 13,000 without shel
Moria refugee camp, Europe's largest migrant camp, burns down on the Greek island of Lesbos, leaving 13,000 without shelter
Austrian-British researcher Martin Hairer wins the Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics worth $3 million for his work on st
Austrian-British researcher Martin Hairer wins the Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics worth $3 million for his work on stochastic analysis
ANA Inspiration Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Mirim Lee of South Korea wins her first major title; beats Brooke Hender
ANA Inspiration Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Mirim Lee of South Korea wins her first major title; beats Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda with a birdie on first playoff hole
More than 15,000 fires have caused widespread devastation in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands in 2020, according to its Nation
More than 15,000 fires have caused widespread devastation in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands in 2020, according to its National Institute for Space Research
Cyclone Ianos, a rare "medicane," begins sweeping across Greece, killing three
Cyclone Ianos, a rare "medicane," begins sweeping across Greece, killing three
US President Donald Trump vows to swear in a new Supreme Court judge, despite the election being only 45 days away
New York v. Trump is a civil investigation and lawsuit by the office of the New York Attorney General alleging that individuals and business entities within the Trump Organization engaged in...
72nd Emmy Awards are held virtually: "Succession" wins best drama, "Schitt's Creek" wins a record nine awards for a come
72nd Emmy Awards are held virtually: "Succession" wins best drama, "Schitt's Creek" wins a record nine awards for a comedy, "Watchmen" wins best limited series
Canadian province of Quebec expands restrictions, declaring it is in a second COVID-19 wave as cases across the country
Canadian province of Quebec expands restrictions, declaring it is in a second COVID-19 wave as cases across the country average 1,000 a day
America's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 200,000, more than any other country
The CDC publishes official numbers of COVID-19 cases in the United States. The CDC estimates that, between February 2020 and September 2021, only 1 in 1.3 COVID-19 deaths were attributed to COVID-19.
18 people in a government convoy are killed by Islamist militants in Borno State, Nigeria
18 people in a government convoy are killed by Islamist militants in Borno State, Nigeria
pilot whales survive while 350 die in Australia's largest mass stranding at Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania
pilot whales survive while 350 die in Australia's largest mass stranding at Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania
Border fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh kills at least 23
On 19 and 20 September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale military offensive against the self-declared breakaway state of Artsakh, violating the ceasefire agreement signed in the aftermath of...
COVID-19 records a global death toll surpassing 1 million with over 33 million known cases (Johns Hopkins)
COVID-19 records a global death toll surpassing 1 million with over 33 million known cases (Johns Hopkins)
California becomes the first US state to pass a law allowing reparations for Black residents and descendants of enslaved
California becomes the first US state to pass a law allowing reparations for Black residents and descendants of enslaved people
US White House aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19
Hope Charlotte Hicks is an American public relations executive and political advisor best known for her roles in the first Trump administration.
The UK's wettest day on record, with an average of 31.7 mm (1.24 in) across the country in the wake of Storm Alex
The UK's wettest day on record, with an average of 31.7 mm (1.24 in) across the country in the wake of Storm Alex
At least 14 million tonnes of plastic pieces are at the bottom of the ocean, 30 times more than on the surface, accordin
At least 14 million tonnes of plastic pieces are at the bottom of the ocean, 30 times more than on the surface, according to new research [1]
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel, and Andrea M. Ghez for their work on black holes
Andrea Mia Ghez is an American astrophysicist. She shared the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics with Reinhard Genzel "for the discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy".
Hurricane Delta makes landfall on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula with 100 mph winds as the 25th named storm of 2020
Hurricane Delta was a destructive tropical cyclone that became the record-tying fourth named storm of 2020 to make landfall in Louisiana, as well as the record-breaking tenth named storm to strike...
Sci-fi and fantasy author N. K. Jemisin receives the MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship grant [1]
Sci-fi and fantasy author N. K. Jemisin receives the MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship grant [1]
American poet Louise Glück is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
Louise Elisabeth Glück ( GLIK; April 22, 1943 – October 13, 2023) was an American poet and essayist.
The UN's World Food Programme is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
The World Food Programme (WFP) is an international organization within the United Nations (UN) that provides food assistance worldwide.
Italian teenage computer genius Carlo Acutis, who dies of leukemia at 15, is beatified by the Catholic Church in Assisi,
Italian teenage computer genius Carlo Acutis, who dies of leukemia at 15, is beatified by the Catholic Church in Assisi, Italy
China announces it will test entire city of Qingdao, 9 million people, for COVID-19 within five days after a dozen cases
China announces it will test entire city of Qingdao, 9 million people, for COVID-19 within five days after a dozen cases discovered
Thai government issues an emergency decree banning public gatherings amid increasing pro-democracy protests and criticis
Thai government issues an emergency decree banning public gatherings amid increasing pro-democracy protests and criticism of the king
French teacher Samuel Paty is beheaded by an 18-year-old Islamist militant in the Paris suburb of Éragny
On 16 October 2020, Samuel Paty, a French secondary school teacher, was attacked and killed in Éragny, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France, by an Islamic terrorist. The perpetrator, Abdoullakh...
Chicago is declared the "rattiest city" in America for the sixth year in a row by pest control service Orkin
Chicago is declared the "rattiest city" in America for the sixth year in a row by pest control service Orkin
Bolivia elects Luis Arce President and his party, Movement for Socialism back into government
Luis Alberto Arce Catacora, often referred to as Lucho, is a Bolivian former politician, banker, and economist who served as the 67th president of Bolivia from 2020 to 2025.
Belgian officials say the country is facing a "tsunami" of COVID-19 cases amid new restrictions and report it has the th
Belgian officials say the country is facing a "tsunami" of COVID-19 cases amid new restrictions and report it has the third-highest number of COVID-related deaths per 100,000 people globally
Argentina becomes the fifth country in the world to record over 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases with the death toll a
Argentina becomes the fifth country in the world to record over 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases with the death toll at 26,716
FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information and are trying to influence the outcome of the US election
Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 5, 2024. The Republican Party's ticket—Donald Trump, who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, and JD...
Goldman Sachs agrees to pay record $3 billion to end probe into its role in 1MDB corruption scandal to regulators in the
Goldman Sachs agrees to pay record $3 billion to end probe into its role in 1MDB corruption scandal to regulators in the US, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia
Colombia records more than 1 million cases of COVID-19, the 8th globally and 3rd in Latin America
Latin America (Spanish: América Latina or Latinoamérica; Portuguese: América Latina; French: Amérique latine) is the cultural region of the Americas where Romance languages are predominantly spoken,...
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix at Autódromo Internacional Do Algarve for his 92nd car
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix at Autódromo Internacional Do Algarve for his 92nd career victory; moves 1 win clear of Michael Schumacher in all-time F1 victories list
A record 69.5 million Americans have already voted, a week before election day, 50.4% of 2016 total vote [1]
Presidential primaries and caucuses of the Republican Party took place within all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories between February 1 and June 7, 2016.
15th-century medieval manuscript "The Book of Lismore" returns to Ireland after donated by Chatsworth Settlement to Univ
15th-century medieval manuscript "The Book of Lismore" returns to Ireland after donated by Chatsworth Settlement to University College Cork
Former leader Jeremy Corbyn is suspended from the British Labour Party after saying a report into antisemitism in the pa
Former leader Jeremy Corbyn is suspended from the British Labour Party after saying a report into antisemitism in the party was "overstated"
7.0 magnitude earthquake in the Aegean Sea kills at least 64 people in the Turkish city of Izmir and the Greek Island of
7.0 magnitude earthquake in the Aegean Sea kills at least 64 people in the Turkish city of Izmir and the Greek Island of Samos
New Zealand Rugby Union team routs Australia 43-5 in Sydney to retain the Bledisloe Cup (2-1) for the 18th straight seri
New Zealand Rugby Union team routs Australia 43-5 in Sydney to retain the Bledisloe Cup (2-1) for the 18th straight series; Wallabies' largest-ever defeat by All Blacks
Gunmen kill at least 32 people, set fire to homes in Oromia state, Ethiopia, in attack blamed on rebel Oromo Liberation
Gunmen kill at least 32 people, set fire to homes in Oromia state, Ethiopia, in attack blamed on rebel Oromo Liberation Army
Australia's Melbourne Cup won by Twilight Payment
Twilight Payment (foaled 6 May 2013) is an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 2020 Melbourne Cup.
becomes busiest Atlantic hurricane season ever as tropical storm Theta named record 29th storm
becomes busiest Atlantic hurricane season ever as tropical storm Theta named record 29th storm
Ceasefire announced signed between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia ending military conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh region
Ceasefire announced signed between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia ending military conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh region after over a month of fighting
All Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China passes resolution allowing for removal of four of their colle
All Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China passes resolution allowing for removal of four of their colleagues
Record global daily total of 660,905 COVID-19 cases declared to the WHO, with total known infections over 54 million
Record global daily total of 660,905 COVID-19 cases declared to the WHO, with total known infections over 54 million
A Belgian racing pigeon called New Kim sells for a world-record price of €1.6 million (£1.4 million) at auction
A Belgian racing pigeon called New Kim sells for a world-record price of €1.6 million (£1.4 million) at auction
Hurricane Iota makes landfall in Nicaragua as a category four storm, just 15 km south of Hurricane Eta 13 days ago
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season on record, in terms of the number of systems.
Inquiry find "credible evidence" elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan civilians
Inquiry find "credible evidence" elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan civilians
Adam Ondra completes the first ascent of Zvěřinec in Czech Republic, claiming it as his hardest 9b+ and the second harde
Adam Ondra completes the first ascent of Zvěřinec in Czech Republic, claiming it as his hardest 9b+ and the second hardest route of his life
Texas National Guard mobilized to help El Paso County, deal with a morgue crisis as COVID-19 cases and deaths surge
Texas National Guard mobilized to help El Paso County, deal with a morgue crisis as COVID-19 cases and deaths surge
AstraZeneca is the third drugmaker to report an effective vaccine for COVID-19 (62% or 90% effective depending on how it
AstraZeneca is the third drugmaker to report an effective vaccine for COVID-19 (62% or 90% effective depending on how it is given) and easy-to make and distribute
COVID-19 surge in the US gathers further pace with death toll of 2,200 highest since May and new cases averaging 175,000
COVID-19 surge in the US gathers further pace with death toll of 2,200 highest since May and new cases averaging 175,000 a day
HBO announces Joss Whedon's exit from the project "The Nevers"
The Nevers is an American science fiction drama television series created by Joss Whedon for HBO.
Turkey gives life sentences to 337 military officers and others involved in 2016 coup
Turkey gives life sentences to 337 military officers and others involved in 2016 coup
Iran's most senior nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassinated outside Tehran, escalating tensions in the region
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Mahabadi was an Iranian nuclear physicist and scientist. He was regarded as the chief of Iran's nuclear program. Born in Qom in 21 March 1961, Fakhrizadeh joined the Islamic...
At least 110 people are killed in an attack on Koshobe village in north-east Nigeria by the Boko Haram jihadist group [1
At least 110 people are killed in an attack on Koshobe village in north-east Nigeria by the Boko Haram jihadist group [1]
Australia condemns a fabricated photo of an Australian soldier threatening an Afghan child with a knife on a Chinese off
Australia condemns a fabricated photo of an Australian soldier threatening an Afghan child with a knife on a Chinese official's Twitter, representing a new low in the two countries' relationship
Actor Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, reveals he is transgender
Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page; born February 21, 1987) is a Canadian actor, producer, and activist.
The UK becomes the first western country to authorize a vaccine for COVID-19, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was isolated in late 2019. Its genetic sequence was published on 11 January 2020, setting off an intense research effort to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
AT&T Inc’s Warner Bros studio announces all its 2021 movies will stream online the same day they appear in theatres beca
AT&T Inc’s Warner Bros studio announces all its 2021 movies will stream online the same day they appear in theatres because of the pandemic
Mosconi Cup nine-ball pool, Coventry, England: Europe ends US 2-year run with emphatic 11-3 win; MVP: Jayson Shaw (Scotl
Mosconi Cup nine-ball pool, Coventry, England: Europe ends US 2-year run with emphatic 11-3 win; MVP: Jayson Shaw (Scotland)
Russia begins vaccinating people with its Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow, despite the vaccine not finishing clinical trials
Russia begins vaccinating people with its Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow, despite the vaccine not finishing clinical trials
Japanese space capsule Hayabusa-2 lands safely back on earth in Australia, carrying first significant rock samples from
Japanese space capsule Hayabusa-2 lands safely back on earth in Australia, carrying first significant rock samples from an asteroid, the Ryugu
Australian states celebrate "Freedom Day" easing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and New South Wales
Australian states celebrate "Freedom Day" easing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and New South Wales
Former Israeli space security chief Haim Eshed says Aliens and a Galactic Federation exist and Donald Trump knows about
Former Israeli space security chief Haim Eshed says Aliens and a Galactic Federation exist and Donald Trump knows about it, in article published in the Jerusalem Post
Canada approves the Pfizer/ BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19
Pfizer Inc. ( FY-zər) is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation headquartered at The Spiral in Manhattan, New York City.
America's FDA authorizes the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The Janssen COVID‑19 vaccine, (Ad26.COV2.S) sold under the brand name Jcovden, is a COVID‑19 vaccine that was developed by Janssen Vaccines in Leiden, Netherlands, and its Belgian parent company...
Media personality Perez Hilton is banned from TikTok
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., known professionally as Perez Hilton, is an American blogger, columnist, and media personality.
America begins its first COVID-19 vaccinations using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on the same day it records over 300,000
America begins its first COVID-19 vaccinations using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on the same day it records over 300,000 deaths
UK newspaper "The Sun" publishes recording of Tom Cruise berating his film crew for breaking COVID-19 protocols
UK newspaper "The Sun" publishes recording of Tom Cruise berating his film crew for breaking COVID-19 protocols
14 people found guilty of 2015 terror attacks on Charlie Hebdo office and supermarket in Paris
On 7 January 2015, at about 11:30 a.m. in Paris, France, the employees of the French satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo were targeted in a terrorist shooting attack by two French-born Algerian...
China's Chang'e-5 mission successfully returns from collecting rock samples from the Moon, landing in Siziwang Banner, M
China's Chang'e-5 mission successfully returns from collecting rock samples from the Moon, landing in Siziwang Banner, Mongolia
International body Covax, established to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to low and middle income countries, announces deal
International body Covax, established to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to low and middle income countries, announces deals with vaccine manufacturers and method for countries to share excess vaccines
World's first undersea roundabout opens named 'the Jellyfish' as part of a 11.2 km (6.9 miles) tunnel network for the Fa
World's first undersea roundabout opens named 'the Jellyfish' as part of a 11.2 km (6.9 miles) tunnel network for the Faroe Islands with illuminated artwork by Tróndur Patursson [1]
European countries begin closing their borders to the UK after news of a faster-spreading variant of COVID-19 across Lon
European countries begin closing their borders to the UK after news of a faster-spreading variant of COVID-19 across London and the south-east
Governor of California Gavin Newson says there are now no intensive care beds left in Southern California or the San Joa
Governor of California Gavin Newson says there are now no intensive care beds left in Southern California or the San Joaquin Valley
Caitlin Clark registers her first triple-double at Iowa with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists against Western Illi
Caitlin Clark registers her first triple-double at Iowa with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists against Western Illinois
An RV detonates in downtown Nashville, Tennessee causing damage to people and property; prior to detonating, a recorded
An RV detonates in downtown Nashville, Tennessee causing damage to people and property; prior to detonating, a recorded message playing from speakers warned anyone in earshot to evacuate prior to an explosion
Milwaukee Bucks break NBA record for most 3-pointers made by a team in a single game with 29 in a dominant 144-97 victor
Milwaukee Bucks break NBA record for most 3-pointers made by a team in a single game with 29 in a dominant 144-97 victory over the Heat in Miami
Argentina is the first major Latin American country to legalize abortion (signed into law 14 Jan 2021)
Argentina is the first major Latin American country to legalize abortion (signed into law 14 Jan 2021)
WHO grants the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency authorization, paving the way for worldwide distribution
WHO grants the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency authorization, paving the way for worldwide distribution
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Kobe Bryant dies
Kobe Bryant, American basketball player, known for american basketball player, died on 2020-01-26.
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Kirk Douglas dies
Kirk Douglas, American actor, known for american actor, died on 2020-02-05. Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker.
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Katherine Johnson dies
Katherine Johnson, American nasa employee, known for american nasa employee, died on 2020-02-24.
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Hosni Mubarak dies
Hosni Mubarak dies
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Breonna Taylor dies
Breonna Taylor, American medical worker killed by police, known for medical worker killed by police, died on 2020-03-13.
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Kenny Rogers dies
Kenny Rogers, American country singer, known for american country singer, died on 2020-03-20. Kenneth Ray Rogers was an American singer-songwriter.
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Albert Uderzo dies
Albert Uderzo, French comic book artist, known for french comic book artist, died on 2020-03-24.
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Bill Withers dies
Bill Withers musician, known for american musician, died on 2020-03-30. William Harrison Withers Jr. (July 4, 1938 – March 30, 2020) was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter.
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Tom Lester dies
Tom Lester, American actor and evangelist, known for american actor and evangelist, died on 2020-04-20.
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Jerry Stiller dies
Jerry Stiller, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2020-05-11. Gerald Isaac Stiller (June 8, 1927 – May 11, 2020) was an American comedian and actor.
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George Floyd dies
George Floyd police murder victim, known for american police murder victim, died on 2020-05-25. George Perry Floyd Jr.
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Chadwick Boseman dies
Chadwick Boseman, American actor, known for american actor, died on 2020-08-28. Chadwick Aaron Boseman (November 29, 1976 – August 28, 2020) was an American actor and playwright.
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Whitey Ford dies
Whitey Ford, American baseball player, known for american baseball player, died on 2020-10-08.
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David Dinkins dies
David Dinkins dies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2020?
- In 2020, there were 270 significant historical events. Notable events include Pro-Iranian protesters end siege of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, Scotland's Peter Wright beats Dutch defending champion Michael Van Gerwen 7-3 with a 102.79 average, 34 x 140s, 11 maxim, Australian actor Liam Hemsworth and American singer Miley Cyrus divorce after 1 year of marriage.
- Who died in 2020?
- 14 notable figures passed away in 2020, including Kobe Bryant dies, Kirk Douglas dies, Katherine Johnson dies.