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Events Of 2020
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2020:January: Plane crash in Iran
On January 8, a Ukrainian International flight crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board. The majority of passengers were Iranian and Canadian. A spokesperson for the aircraft said it was checked two days prior with no issues. On January 11, it was revealed that the crash was due to missiles launched by Iran, though those missiles were not purposely sent on the plane. (CNN) -
2020:February: Coronavirus spreads
On February 14, China revealed that over 1700 medics fighting the coronavirus have been infected themselves. This has created a crisis of its own in the country. Overall, 67,000 global cases of coronavirus have been documented, and the first European death from the disease occurred on February 15. The US revealed that it had its fourteenth documented case. -
2020:March:2020 Olympics Could be Postponed
As of March 22, Tokyo claims the 2020 Olympics will still continue as planned; however, both Australia and Canada announced they will not send athletes unless the Olympics are postponed. The IOC has since announced that it is considering postponing the Olympics, but it will not cancel. On March 23, the IOC announced that the Olympics will be delayed one year, so it will take place Summer 2021 -
2020:May:Murder Hornets Spotted in the US
On May 4, a highly venomous and invasive hornet species, dubbed “Murder Hornets,” have been spotted in the US. The hornets originated in Asia, but have now been spotted in Washington state. They have been killing the already dying bee population in the state. The hornets are longer than two inches, and if stung multiple times, a human can die from the sting. (CNN) -
2020:April:Saudi Arabia Declares Ceasefire
On April 9, the Saudi Arabian coalition fighting rebels in Yemen declared a two week ceasefire in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus. The countries have been in a five-year conflict. (CNN) -
2020:June: Black Lives Matter Leads to Reforms
On June 27, Colorado protesters shut down Highway 225 to protest the death of Elijah McClain, which occurred last August. McClain died after suffering from a heart attack that is allegedly correlated to the chokehold he was placed in by an officer. The case has been opened for investigation. On June 29, Mississippi’s legislature passed a bill to remove the Confederate Flag symbol from the state flag. Mississippi’s governor has stated he will sign the bill into law. (CNN) -
2020:July:US Coin Shortage
On July 27, CNN reported that the US Mint is actually begging for spare change. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, less people have been using cash, creating a national coin shortage. The US Mint is hoping people either pay in exact change or bring their coins to banks for exchange. On July 27, it was reported that the Miami Marlin opening MLB game was cancelled due to an outbreak among the team. (CNN) -
2020:August:Coronavirus Updates
On August 29, Berlin police put a stop to demonstrators who had gathered to protest the German government’s handling of COVID-19. Thousands gathered to protest what they called the “COVID hoax.” Though the protest began peacefully, it later turned violent, resulting in the arrest of hundreds. On August 31, India entered a new phase of reopening which will see subways and trains. The reopening comes despite the fact that the country’s coronavirus cases are surging. (CNN) -
2020:Setember:Trump and Biden Have the First Debate
On September 29, President Trump and presidential candidate Joe Biden had the first debate, which many think could be the last. According to CNN, the debate was filled with shouting and interruptions. The questions discussed included the pandemic, voting fraud, and climate change. (CNN) -
2020:October:Coronavirus Update
On October 2, it was reported that Nigerian scientists developed a cheaper and faster testing kid for Covid-19. The country faces many kit shortages, so it is now hopeful that this new invention will help troubled populations. On October 2, the French government announced that the pandemic was worsening in Paris, resulting in a potential lockdown for the capital. The situation will be reevaluated next week before it is determined whether the city will be locked down or not. (CNN) -
2020:November:Coronavirus Update
On November 1, Dr. Fauci gave an interview stating that the US was in for “a whole lot of hurt” regarding coronavirus. The US has recently recorded over 230.000 deaths and 9 million cases. On November 3, the cases in El Paso, Texas continued to rise as people headed to the polls to vote. CNN reported that the county has seen higher voter outcomes than four years ago, despite the virus. (BBC/CNN) -
2020:December:Coronavirus Update
On December 2, the UK officially approved the Pfizer vaccine, announcing that the first shots will be given out starting next week. The vaccine is 95% effective in preventing the worst of coronavirus. On December 5, Russia began its vaccination program in Moscow. Its own vaccine, the Sputnik V (developed in August), is being used. While officials say it is 95% effective with no major side effects, it is still undergoing mass testing. (CNN/BBC)
