2020 - What a Year!

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    2020

  • Former film producer Harvey Weinstein is charged with four additional counts of rape and sexual battery in a Los Angeles court

    Former film producer Harvey Weinstein is charged with four additional counts of rape and sexual battery in a Los Angeles court

  • Puerto Rico is hit by a 5.9M earthquake

    Puerto Rico is hit by a 5.9M earthquake

  • The WNBA and its players' union reach an eight-year agreement allowing top players to earn $500,000 with an average salary of $130,000.

    The WNBA and its players' union reach an eight-year agreement allowing top players to earn $500,000 with an average salary of $130,000.

    It also provides fully paid maternity leave. The average salary for men is $7.7M according to CNBC.
  • The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump begins in the U.S. Senate.

    The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump begins in the U.S. Senate.

  • The first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the United States is confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    The first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the United States is confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  • The Oakland Raiders officially relocate to Las Vegas, Nevada.

    The Oakland Raiders officially relocate to Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 9 others killed in helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA

    Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 9 others killed in helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA

  • President Trump establishes the White House Coronavirus Task Force

    President Trump establishes the White House Coronavirus Task Force

  • The CDC confirms the first case of human-to-human transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the U.S.

    The CDC confirms the first case of human-to-human transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the U.S.

  • President Donald Trump imposes travel restrictions

    President Donald Trump imposes travel restrictions

    It prevents foreign nationals from entering the U.S. if they visited China within the previous two weeks.
  • Super Bowl LIV: The Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers, 31–20.

    Super Bowl LIV: The Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers, 31–20.

    The Chiefs have not won a Super Bowl in 50 years
  • The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump concludes

    The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump concludes

    The Senate voting 52–48 to acquit on the first article of impeachment and 53–47 on the second charge.
  • Kirk Douglas, a Star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Dies at 103

    Kirk Douglas, a Star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Dies at 103

  • More than 300 Americans are evacuated from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan

    More than 300 Americans are evacuated from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan

    14 people were tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. By July 700 people were infected and 7 died.
  • Ja'Net DuBois, 'Good Times' star, dies at 74

    Ja'Net DuBois, 'Good Times' star, dies at 74

  • Political consultant Roger Stone is sentenced to 40 months in prison

    Political consultant Roger Stone is sentenced to 40 months in prison

    Stone was found guilty of Guilty of obstructing Russia investigation: witness tampering, obstructing an official proceeding, and five counts of making false statements
  • Ahmaud Arbery was pursued and fatally shot by armed white residents while jogging in Glynn County, Georgia.

    Ahmaud Arbery was pursued and fatally shot by armed white residents while jogging in Glynn County, Georgia.

    The news of his death did not come to light until May 5th.
  • The first death from COVID-19 in the U.S. is reported by officials in Washington state

    The first death from COVID-19 in the U.S. is reported by officials in Washington state

    The total number of cases nationwide reaches 66
  • A tornado outbreak strikes four counties around Nashville, Tennessee, killing 26 people.

    A tornado outbreak strikes four counties around Nashville, Tennessee, killing 26 people.

  • The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States exceeds 1,000

    The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States exceeds 1,000

    50% increase within a 24-hour period and infections reported in 35 states
  • The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Broadway Theaters and the New York Philharmonic announce shutdowns 

    The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Broadway Theaters and the New York Philharmonic announce shutdowns 

  • Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical technician, is shot eight times by Louisville police during a no-knock warrant

    Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical technician, is shot eight times by Louisville police during a no-knock warrant

  • Most schools in the country are closed by this date

    Most schools in the country are closed by this date

  • After 20 seasons, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady announces he will not re-sign with the team

    After 20 seasons, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady announces he will not re-sign with the team

  • 5.7M earthquake hits Salt Lake City, Utah.

    5.7M earthquake hits Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • California Stay at home ordered

    California Stay at home ordered

  • Kenny Rogers dies at 81

    Kenny Rogers dies at 81

  • Illinois Stay at Home ordered

    Illinois Stay at Home ordered

  • New Jersey Stay at Home ordered

    New Jersey Stay at Home ordered

  • New York Stay at Home ordered

    New York Stay at Home ordered

  • Connecticut Stay at Home ordered

    Connecticut Stay at Home ordered

  • The U.S. box office records zero revenue for the first time ever

    The U.S. box office records zero revenue for the first time ever

  • Massachusetts Stay at Home ordered

    Massachusetts Stay at Home ordered

  • The number of COVID-19 infections exceeds 82,000—surpassing the numbers in China and Italy

    The number of COVID-19 infections exceeds 82,000—surpassing the numbers in China and Italy

    The U.S. now has more cases reported than any other country to date
  • The Department of Labor reports that 3.28 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits

    The Department of Labor reports that 3.28 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits

    An increase of 3 million people in 7 days, the largest in US History
  • The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act was passed

    The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act was passed

    The CARES Act, is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the 116th U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27, 2020 in response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
  • 6.5M earthquake strikes Central Idaho

    6.5M earthquake strikes Central Idaho

  • Washington, DC Stay at Home Order

    Washington, DC Stay at Home Order

  • Texas Stay Home at Order

    Texas Stay Home at Order

  • The CDC recommends all citizens consider wearing cloth or fabric face coverings in public.

    The CDC recommends all citizens consider wearing cloth or fabric face coverings in public.

  • Georgia Stay Home at Order

    Georgia Stay Home at Order

  • The national COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,000 with 19,800-plus recoveries.

    The national COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,000 with 19,800-plus recoveries.

  • The U.S. records the most COVID-19 deaths in a single day to date, with more than 1,800 fatalities reported, taking the cumulative total to nearly 13,000

    The U.S. records the most COVID-19 deaths in a single day to date, with more than 1,800 fatalities reported, taking the cumulative total to nearly 13,000

  • The U.S. becomes the country with the highest number of reported COVID-19 deaths: over 20,000

    The U.S. becomes the country with the highest number of reported COVID-19 deaths: over 20,000

  • An Easter outbreak of 140 tornados touched down on 10 southern states killing 32 over two days

    An Easter outbreak of 140 tornados touched down on 10 southern states killing 32 over two days

  • Nearly 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in a single month due to COVID-19 lockdowns, the worst unemployment crisis since the Great Depression

    Nearly 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in a single month due to COVID-19 lockdowns, the worst unemployment crisis since the Great Depression

    Previously 3.2 Million on March 26th.
  • Oil prices reach a record low, falling into negative values, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

    Oil prices reach a record low, falling into negative values, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

  • The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States passes 1 million.

    The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States passes 1 million.

    Previously 1,000 on March 10th and 82,000 on March 26th.
  • The United States faces an invasion of  the Asian giant hornets aka Murder Hornets

    The United States faces an invasion of  the Asian giant hornets aka Murder Hornets

  • Andre Harrell, Executive Who Bridged Hip-Hop and R&B, Dies at 59

    Andre Harrell, Executive Who Bridged Hip-Hop and R&B, Dies at 59

  • Little Richard dies at 87

    Little Richard dies at 87

  • Jerry Stiller, Funnyman of 'Seinfeld' and Stiller and Meara Fame, Dies at 92

    Jerry Stiller, Funnyman of 'Seinfeld' and Stiller and Meara Fame, Dies at 92

  • 6.4Mw  earthquake strikes Nevada

    6.4Mw  earthquake strikes Nevada

  • The U.S. passes 1.5 million confirmed cases and 90,000 deaths

    The U.S. passes 1.5 million confirmed cases and 90,000 deaths

  • George Floyd is murdered by police

    George Floyd is murdered by police

  • Protests erupt in cities across the U.S.

    Protests erupt in cities across the U.S.

  • A state of emergency is declared in the Twin Cities, Minnesota

    A state of emergency is declared in the Twin Cities, Minnesota

    Hundreds of National Guard soldiers deployed on the streets, as protests spread nationwide.
  • SpaceX Drafon is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. First crewed spacecraft to take off from US oil since 2011.

    SpaceX Drafon is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. First crewed spacecraft to take off from US oil since 2011.

  • Confederate Statues and Monuments Fall amidst BLM Protests

    Confederate Statues and Monuments Fall amidst BLM Protests

    Statues and Monuments were removed from the following states: Virginia, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, DC, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia
  • Blackout Tuesday, an industry-driven collective protest against racism and police brutality, is observed.

    Blackout Tuesday, an industry-driven collective protest against racism and police brutality, is observed.

  • 5.5 M earthquake hits near Searles Valley, California

    5.5 M earthquake hits near Searles Valley, California

  • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser designates a two-block-long section of 16th Street NW as "Black Lives Matter Plaza".

    D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser designates a two-block-long section of 16th Street NW as "Black Lives Matter Plaza".

  • University of Kentucky removes racist mural from campus

    University of Kentucky removes racist mural from campus

  • Slavery auction block removed in Fredericksburg, VA

    Slavery auction block removed in Fredericksburg, VA

  • The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States passes 2 million

    The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States passes 2 million

    Previously 1 Million on April 27th.
  • Rayshard Brooks, 27, was fatally shot by a police officer in the parking lot of a Wendy's fast food restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Rayshard Brooks, 27, was fatally shot by a police officer in the parking lot of a Wendy's fast food restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • The Supreme Court rules that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person's sex, which includes sexual orientation

    The Supreme Court rules that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person's sex, which includes sexual orientation

  • Civil Rights Leader John Lewis dies at 80

    Civil Rights Leader John Lewis dies at 80

  • Juneteenth is observed across the country

    Juneteenth is observed across the country

  • The U.S. reaches a record daily high of 40,000 new COVID-19 cases, following a reversal in the downward trend of infections in early June.

    The U.S. reaches a record daily high of 40,000 new COVID-19 cases, following a reversal in the downward trend of infections in early June.

    Southern and western states are the worst affected
  • Disney+ 'Hamilton' is the Most-Streamed Title across all streaming media platforms in 2020

    Disney+ 'Hamilton' is the Most-Streamed Title across all streaming media platforms in 2020

  • Rapper Kanye West announces his candidacy in the 2020 presidential election

    Rapper Kanye West announces his candidacy in the 2020 presidential election

  • Hugh Downs, Anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’ and ABC’s ‘20/20,’ Dies At 99

    Hugh Downs, Anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’ and ABC’s ‘20/20,’ Dies At 99

  • The Supreme Court rules that President Trump must release his financial records for examination by prosecutors in New York

    The Supreme Court rules that President Trump must release his financial records for examination by prosecutors in New York

  • Kelly Preston, 'Jerry Maguire' Actress and Wife of John Travolta, dies at 57

    Kelly Preston, 'Jerry Maguire' Actress and Wife of John Travolta, dies at 57

  • 18 sailors are injured by an explosion and fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, California

    18 sailors are injured by an explosion and fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, California

  • Redskins agrees to change name

    Redskins agrees to change name

    The team's new name is The Washington Football team.
  • The Trump administration orders hospitals to bypass the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

    The Trump administration orders hospitals to bypass the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

    It was directed to send all COVID-19 patient information to a central database in Washington.
  • Naya Rivera: 'Glee' actress dies at 33

    Naya Rivera: 'Glee' actress dies at 33

  • 7.8-magnitude earthquake is reported off the coast of Alaska.

    7.8-magnitude earthquake is reported off the coast of Alaska.

  • Regis Philbin, Legendary Television Host, Dies at 88

    Regis Philbin, Legendary Television Host, Dies at 88

  • Hurricane Hanna makes two landfalls in South Texas with 90 mph winds killing 5

    Hurricane Hanna makes two landfalls in South Texas with 90 mph winds killing 5

  • 7,500 east Los Angeles residents are evcuated in the Apple Fire.

    7,500 east Los Angeles residents are evcuated in the Apple Fire.

  • Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden names Senator Kamala Harris as his vice presidential nominee

    Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden names Senator Kamala Harris as his vice presidential nominee

    First black woman to serve in the role.
  • A rare thunderstorm from remnants of Tropical Storm Fausto spawns hundreds of wildfires in California

    A rare thunderstorm from remnants of Tropical Storm Fausto spawns hundreds of wildfires in California

  • The 2020 Postal Service crisis begins.

    The 2020 Postal Service crisis begins.

    The 2020 United States Postal Service crisis is a series of events that have caused backlogs and delays in the delivery of mail by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The crisis stems primarily from changes implemented by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy shortly after taking office in June 2020.
  •  Apple Inc. becomes the first U.S. company to be valued at over $2 trillion

     Apple Inc. becomes the first U.S. company to be valued at over $2 trillion

  • Jacob Blake, shot 7 times and seriously injured in Kenosha, WI

    Jacob Blake, shot 7 times and seriously injured in Kenosha, WI

  • Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther dies at age 43 from Colon cancer

    Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther dies at age 43 from Colon cancer

  • Protests breakout in Rochester, New York following the release of police body camera footage of the fatal March 2020 arrest of Daniel Prude

    Protests breakout in Rochester, New York following the release of police body camera footage of the fatal March 2020 arrest of Daniel Prude

  • A Gender-Reveal Celebration was stated to contribute to Labor Day Wild fires

    A Gender-Reveal Celebration was stated to contribute to Labor Day Wild fires

  • California sets a new record for the area of land destroyed by wildfires

    California sets a new record for the area of land destroyed by wildfires

    The wildfires were exacerbated by a second heat wave which affected the state over Labor Day weekend. 2.1 million acres have burned in the year to date.
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Judge dies at 87

    Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Judge dies at 87

  • The official COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. passes 200,000

    The official COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. passes 200,000

  • Joseph Laurinaitis,WWE legend, who was best known by the ring name Road Warrior Animal, dies at age 60

    Joseph Laurinaitis,WWE legend, who was best known by the ring name Road Warrior Animal, dies at age 60

  •  President Donald Trump chooses Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to take the seat vacated by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

     President Donald Trump chooses Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to take the seat vacated by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  • NY Times reports Trump paid only $750 in taxes in 2016 and 2017

    NY Times reports Trump paid only $750 in taxes in 2016 and 2017

  • At least 48 White House staff member and associates including President has tested positive for the coronavirus

    At least 48 White House staff member and associates including President has tested positive for the coronavirus

  • Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at age 65.

    Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at age 65.

  • Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor

    Plot to kidnap Michigan Governor

    The FBI announces that 13 men from militia group Wolverine Watchmen have been charged in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
  • LA Lakers win NBA Championship

    LA Lakers win NBA Championship

    The Lakers made history in Game 6 winning the franchise's 17th NBA title, tying the Boston Celtics for the NBA record as the Lakers went on to win 106-93 and become the 2020 NBA Champions.
  • The United States surpasses eight million cases of COVID-19

    The United States surpasses eight million cases of COVID-19

    Previously 2 Million on June 10th.
  • Arkansas, Oregon, Michigan, Illinois, New Mexico, and Ohio all set single-day records for new cases

    Arkansas, Oregon, Michigan, Illinois, New Mexico, and Ohio all set single-day records for new cases

  • The Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court associate justice, 52–48.

    The Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court associate justice, 52–48.

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Tampa Bay Rays to win the 2020 World Series in 32 years

    The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Tampa Bay Rays to win the 2020 World Series in 32 years

  • The United States becomes the first country in the world to exceed 100,000 daily cases of COVID-19.

    The United States becomes the first country in the world to exceed 100,000 daily cases of COVID-19.

  • Sean Connery, best known for playing James Bond dies at 90

    Sean Connery, best known for playing James Bond dies at 90

  • COVID resurges

    COVID resurges

  • Election Day

    Election Day

  • Texas surpasses one million confirmed cases of COVID-19.

    Texas surpasses one million confirmed cases of COVID-19.

    It becomes the first state in the US and world's first place to pass that milestone that is not an independent country.
  • Many cities across the US celebrates in the streets as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are projected as the winners

    Many cities across the US celebrates in the streets as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are projected as the winners

  • Joe Biden is projected to win the 2020 Election.

    Joe Biden is projected to win the 2020 Election.

    Kamala Harris is projected to become the first woman and first person of color to be elected Vice President of the United States
  • Jeopardy Host, Alex Trebek dies of pancreatic cancer dies at 80

    Jeopardy Host, Alex Trebek dies of pancreatic cancer dies at 80

  • California becomes the second state after Texas to reach one million cases

    California becomes the second state after Texas to reach one million cases

  • More than 130 Secret Service agents has been quarantine because they have tested positive or come in close contact with someone with Coronavirus

    More than 130 Secret Service agents has been quarantine because they have tested positive or come in close contact with someone with Coronavirus

  • Thousands of President Trump supporters march in support of his claims of voter fraud in the US election.

    Thousands of President Trump supporters march in support of his claims of voter fraud in the US election.

  • Texas surpasses 20,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19

    Texas surpasses 20,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19

    Texas becoming the state with the second highest number of reported deaths in the United States, behind only New York
  • The FDA grants emergency use authorization to a home testing kit by Lucira Health, Inc. that provides COVID-19 results in 30 minutes

    The FDA grants emergency use authorization to a home testing kit by Lucira Health, Inc. that provides COVID-19 results in 30 minutes

  • U.S. Military reports a record high number of 1,314 new cases of COVID

    U.S. Military reports a record high number of 1,314 new cases of COVID

  • At least 8 people injured in a mass shooting at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, WI

    At least 8 people injured in a mass shooting at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, WI

  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration grants an emergency use authorization for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals antitbody cocktail to treat COVID 19 patients.

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration grants an emergency use authorization for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals antitbody cocktail to treat COVID 19 patients.

    The same drug given to Pres. Trump during his hospitalization
  • Wilton Daniel Gregory becomes the first African American cardinal

    Wilton Daniel Gregory becomes the first African American cardinal

  • David Prowse, who played Darth Vador in the original Star Wars Trilogy, dies at 85

    David Prowse, who played Darth Vador in the original Star Wars Trilogy, dies at 85

  • Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, tests positive for COVID-19

    Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, tests positive for COVID-19

  • Tommy "Tiny" Lister, famously known as Deebo dies at 62 due to coronavirus symptoms

    Tommy "Tiny" Lister, famously known as Deebo dies at 62 due to coronavirus symptoms

  • Charley Pride, black country music singer dies at 86 from coronavirus

    Charley Pride, black country music singer dies at 86 from coronavirus

  • Pfizer and BioNTech announces that they have started shipping their vaccine from a Michigan facility to all 50 states

    Pfizer and BioNTech announces that they have started shipping their vaccine from a Michigan facility to all 50 states

  • U.S. is giving the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

    U.S. is giving the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

    Health experts are warning it's likely the US won't see any meaningful, widespread impacts from vaccinations until well into 2021
  • Attorney General William Barr announce that he will resign, effective Dec. 23

    Attorney General William Barr announce that he will resign, effective Dec. 23

    The widely anticipated announcement of Barr’s departure came just moments after President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over Trump was formalized by the Electoral College
  • President-elect Biden will nominate Pete Buttigieg as his Secretary of Transportation.

    President-elect Biden will nominate Pete Buttigieg as his Secretary of Transportation.

    If confirmed by the Senate, he will be the first openly gay person appointed to a cabinet level position
  • As of 12/18- President still refuses to concede.

    As of 12/18- President still refuses to concede.

  • As of 12/2020, there were 17,215,067 cases and 310,806 deaths in the US

    As of 12/2020, there were 17,215,067 cases and 310,806 deaths in the US

  • COVID-19 stimulus benefits ending December 31st.

    COVID-19 stimulus benefits ending December 31st.

    The following benefits will end: $300 bonus weekly unemployment check, Eviction ban for renters, student loan deferrals and money for contractors, freelancers and gig workers will receive their last check on 12/26.