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July 17, 2020

July 17, 2020, was a Friday. It was the 199th day of 2020. The decade was the 2020s.

3 years, 8 months, and 11 days have passed since July 17, 2020.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on July 17, 2020:

  • The video game "Ghost of Tsushima" is released.
  • India reimposes a lockdown as coronavirus cases reach one million.
  • US congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis dies from pancreatic cancer at the age of 80.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 17, 2020:

  • United States: "Rockstar" by DaBaby
  • United Kingdom: "Savage Love (Laxed Siren Beat)" by Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 17, 2020

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Rockstar - DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch
  • Whats Poppin - Jack Harlow Featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne
  • Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
  • Savage - Megan Thee Stallion
  • Roses - SAINt JHN
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The Empire Strikes Back

Top movie

The movie "The Empire Strikes Back" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 1,350 days ago. Approximately 45 months have passed. It was the 199th day of 2020, in week 29. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 3 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2020 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. We have gone through approximately 15 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to July 17, 2020

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is July 17, 2020, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The summer of 2020 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Rockstar" by DaBaby is at the top of the singles charts, while "Savage Love (Laxed Siren Beat)" by Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie The Empire Strikes Back is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Walking Dead", "Better Call Saul", "Stranger Things", and "Narcos: Mexico". Many countries and US states have come out of their Covid-19 lockdowns. However, restrictions remain and many people are still working from home. Governments across the world are now focusing their efforts on trying to live with the virus.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Herman Cain, Chadwick Boseman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Conchata Ferrell would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare", "Death Stranding", and "Pokémon Sword and Shield". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Horrid Henry", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", and "The Loud House".

Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 17, 2020.

  • Ellen's toxic workplace enviornment.

    Ellen's toxic workplace enviornment

    Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was under fire after former employees accused her of creating a toxic workplace environment.
  • Bitcoin scam.

    Bitcoin scam

    In mid-July 2020, a number of Twitter accounts belonging to politicians and celebrities were hijacked to promote a Bitcoin scam.
  • The body of missing actress Naya Rivera is found.

    The body of missing actress Naya Rivera is found

    On July 13th, 2020, the body of missing Glee actress Naya Rivera was found in Lake Piru, California. Rivera had been declared a missing person on July 8th after her 4-year-old son Josey was found alone on a boat at the lake.
  • Jack Charlton passes away.

    Jack Charlton passes away

    On July 10th, 2020, English football legend Jack Charlton died at the age of 85.
  • Entanglement.

    Entanglement

    It was around this time that actress Jada Pinkett Smith admitted to her husband, Will Smith, that she had an affair with singer August Alsina. Her admission, which she described as an "entanglement", occurred during a televised interview with her husband. In the aftermath, social media users expressed their sympathy for Will.
  • Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19.

    Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

    Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for the coronavirus in July 2020. The announcement raised eyebrows due to Bolsonaro's "relaxed" stance on the pandemic.
  • President Kanye West?

    President Kanye West?

    On July 4th, 2020, rapper Kanye West announced his intention to run in the 2020 US presidential election.
  • Black Lives Matter protests.

    Black Lives Matter protests

    By this stage, protests over the police killing of George Floyd had spread from Minneapolis to every major city across the United States. Protests in support of the BLM movement also sprung up in other countries.
  • Black profile pictures.

    Black profile pictures

    Internet users were changing their social media profile photos to black in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
  • Countries begin to reopen from their COVID-19 lockdowns.

    Countries begin to reopen from their COVID-19 lockdowns

    During this period, countries were reopening after their initial COVID-19 lockdowns. Sporting events began to return, and unessential businesses started to reopen. Restrictions remained in place in many countries and US states as policymakers focused their efforts on trying to live with the virus. These restrictions included mask mandates and bans on public gatherings.
  • 2020 in movies.

    2020 in movies

    The movie industry was hit hard by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Because movie theaters were temporarily closed in a lot of countries, many films had their release dates postponed. Movies that were released despite the pandemic included Bad Boys for Life, Tenet, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Dolittle.
  • Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

    Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

    Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were named Time Persons of the Year in 2020 after they defeated incumbent US President Donald Trump.
  • Record of the Year.

    Record of the Year

    The song "Everything I Wanted" by Billie Eilish won a Grammy for 2020's Record of the Year.
  • Nomadland.

    Nomadland

    The film "Nomadland" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020.
  • 2020 in music.

    2020 in music

    The music charts in 2020 were dominated by The Weeknd, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Dua Lipa, DaBaby, Harry Styles, Future, Billie Eilish, and Maroon 5.
  • Best NBA players.

    Best NBA players

    The best NBA players in 2020 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Paul George, Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry, and Damian Lillard.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on July 17, 2020.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around July 17, 2020.

  • June 17, 2020:
    • The Premier League resumes after being halted for three months because of Covid-19.
    • Actor Danny Masterson, who portrayed Hyde in "That '70s Show", is charged in connection with three rape allegations.
    • Machine Gun Kelly confirms that he is dating actress Megan Fox.
  • June 19, 2020: The game "The Last of Us Part II" is released.
  • June 20, 2020: Only 6,200 people attend Donald Trump's re-election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma - despite the campaign stating that one million had registered.
  • June 21, 2020: The Undertaker retires from wrestling.
  • June 25, 2020: Soccer: Liverpool win their first Premier League title in 30 years after challengers Manchester City are beaten 2-1 by Chelsea.
  • June 26, 2020:
    • Coronavirus: Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders all bars to close amidst rising cases.
    • Irish politics: Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party agree to form a coalition government.
    • Gaming: Dr. Disrespect is banned from Twitch.
    • Coronavirus: South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency.
    • South Korean girl group Blackpink release their single "How You Like That".
  • June 27, 2020: Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin becomes the new Taoiseach of Ireland.
  • June 29, 2020:
    • The Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, pleads guilty to 13 counts of first-degree murder.
    • India bans TikTok.
    • Glass Animals release the song "Heat Waves".
  • July 1, 2020: The European Union opens its borders to a number of countries after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
  • July 2, 2020:
    • Coronavirus: Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders Texans in most counties to wear masks in public.
    • Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is arrested by the FBI.
  • July 3, 2020: Pop Smoke's album "Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon" is posthumously released five months after his death.
  • July 4, 2020: Rapper Kanye West announces that he will be running in the 2020 US presidential election.
  • July 7, 2020:
    • The Trump administration sends formal notice of US withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
    • Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for the coronavirus.
  • July 8, 2020: Glee actress Naya Rivera is declared as a missing person after her 4-year-old son is found alone on a boat in Lake Piru.
  • July 10, 2020:
    • Entanglement: Jada Pinkett Smith admits that she cheated on Will Smith with singer August Alsina.
    • English footballer and manager Jack Charlton passes away at the age of 85.
  • July 12, 2020:
    • Actress Kelly Preston dies from breast cancer at the age of 57.
    • MMA: Kamaru Usman defeats Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251.
  • July 13, 2020:
    • The body of missing Glee actress Naya Rivera is found in Lake Piru in California.
    • Soccer: Manchester City overturns its ban from European competitions.
  • July 14, 2020: Nick Cannon is fired by ViacomCBS for making racist and anti-Semitic remarks.
  • July 15, 2020: Multiple Twitter accounts belonging to politicians and celebrities are hacked in order to promote a Bitcoin scam.
  • July 16, 2020:
    • Buzzfeed leaks comments from former employees of Ellen DeGeneres, who claim that she created a toxic workplace environment.
    • MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev makes his UFC debut.
  • This date: July 17, 2020
  • July 20, 2020:
    • Rapper Kanye West breaks down and cries during an anti-abortion rant at his first presidential campaign rally.
    • Rapper Nicki Minaj announces that she is expecting her first child.
    • Soccer: The 2020 Ballon d'Or ceremony is cancelled due to the pandemic.
  • July 24, 2020: Taylor Swift releases the album "Folklore".
  • July 25, 2020: Billionaire Elon Musk receives backlash after tweeting that "pronouns suck".
  • July 30, 2020:
    • US Republican activist and businessman Herman Cain dies from Covid-19 at the age of 74.
    • The 2019-2020 NBA season is restarted 5 months after it had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • August 1, 2020:
    • Soccer: Arsenal win the FA Cup after beating Chelsea 2-1.
    • The cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) is released.
  • August 2, 2020: South Africa reaches 500,000 cases of COVID-19.
  • August 3, 2020:
    • President Trump threatens to ban TikTok.
    • Former Spanish King Juan Carlos announces that he will be going into exile following revelations of his improper ties to business deals in Saudi Arabia.
    • Northern Ireland politician John Hume passes away at the age of 83.
  • August 4, 2020: Over 220 people are killed when an explosion caused by unsafely stored ammonium nitrate occurs in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • August 7, 2020: Rapper Cardi B releases the single "WAP".
  • August 9, 2020:
    • Brazil reaches 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.
    • Farmers in India begin protesting against the three farm acts.
  • August 11, 2020:
    • Russia announces that it has approved the world's first Covid-19 vaccine.
    • Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden selects California Senator Kemala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 US presidential election.
  • August 14, 2020: The video game "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2" is released.
  • August 16, 2020: 100,000 people gather in Minsk, Belarus, to protest against dictator Alexander Lukashenko and his controversial election win.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 17, 2020, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2020 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 17, 2020 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
Television shows

TV series on July 17, 2020

People in July 2020 were watching the following TV series:

Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Black-ish
Black-ish
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in July 2020

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Toys

Toys in 2020

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in July 2020.

Pokémon Sword and Shield 2019
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Death Stranding 2019
Death Stranding
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 17.

David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff

Actor
Born on July 17, 1952
He turned 68 on this day in 2020.

Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel

German Chancellor
Born on July 17, 1954
She turned 66 on this day in 2020.

John Ventimiglia

John Ventimiglia

Actor
Born on July 17, 1963
He turned 57 on this day in 2020.

Natasha Hamilton

Natasha Hamilton

Atomic Kitten
Born on July 17, 1982
She turned 38 on this day in 2020.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on July 17, 2020.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on July 17, 2020 was most likely conceived around October 25, 2019.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 17, 2020 is close to April 9, 2021.

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Stats for July 17, 2020

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 17, 2020:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 192 weeks have passed.
  • 116,643,600 seconds have passed since July 17, 2020.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 136,084,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 60,188,097,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 19,440,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 10,031,350 steps. That's roughly 4,458 miles!
  • Since this date, 1,399,723 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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