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August 31, 2020

August 31, 2020, was a Monday. It was 4 years, 3 months, and 22 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Song charts

Popular songs

On August 31, 2020, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "WAP" by Cardi B
  • United Kingdom: "Head & Heart" by Joel Corry featuring MNEK

The music charts on August 31, 2020

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • WAP - Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion
  • Laugh Now Cry Later - Drake Featuring Lil Durk
  • Rockstar - DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch
  • Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
  • Whats Poppin - Jack Harlow Featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne
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The New Mutants

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The New Mutants".

Facts

This date occurred 1,574 days ago. Approximately 52 months have passed. It was the 244th day of 2020, in week 36. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 4 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2020 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 17 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 31, 2020

Let's go back to the 2020s.

The date is August 31, 2020, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 2020 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. Labor Day weekend is a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning barbecues and other social gatherings. In America, the song "WAP" by Cardi B is at the top of the singles charts, while "Head & Heart" by Joel Corry featuring MNEK is the number-one song in the UK.

Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie The New Mutants 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 "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", "Westworld", "The Crown", and "The Witcher".

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 Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Conchata Ferrell, Sean Connery, and King Von would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Devil May Cry 5", "Mortal Kombat 11", "Pokémon Sword and Shield", and "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Bunk'd", "Sydney to the Max", "The Adventures of Paddington", and "The Owl House". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 31, 2020, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2020 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 31, 2020 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 31, 2020.

  • Chadwick Boseman dies at the age of 43.

    Chadwick Boseman dies at the age of 43

    On August 28th, 2020, actor Chadwick Boseman passed away from cancer at the age of 43. His death came as a shock to many, as he had kept his cancer diagnosis private.
  • Kyle Rittenhouse.

    Kyle Rittenhouse

    In late August 2020, 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse shot two people dead during civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was later charged with murder.
  • Steve Bannon is charged.

    Steve Bannon is charged

    On August 20th, 2020, American media executive and Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
  • "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2" is released.

    "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2" is released

    On August 14th, 2020, gamers were treated to a trip down memory lane after the skateboard game "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2" was released.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 31, 2020.

  • 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.
    • Soccer: Bayern Munich thrash Barcelona 8-2 in the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League.
  • August 16, 2020: 100,000 people gather in Minsk, Belarus, to protest against dictator Alexander Lukashenko and his controversial election win.
  • August 18, 2020: The video game "Microsoft Flight Simulator" (2020) is released.
  • August 20, 2020: American media executive Steve Bannon is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
  • August 21, 2020:
    • Serial killer Joseph James DeAngelo (EARONS) is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
    • Actress Lori Loughlin is given a two month prison sentence for her role in the 2019 college admissions scandal.
  • August 23, 2020: Bayern Munich win the 2020 UEFA Champions League Final by beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0.
  • August 24, 2020: Erin O'Toole is elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
  • August 25, 2020: 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse shoots two people dead at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • August 26, 2020:
    • The Milwaukee Bucks boycott their NBA playoff game against the Orlando Magic as a protest against the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
    • Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding announces that she has been diagnosed with an advanced form of breast cancer.
  • August 28, 2020: Actor Chadwick Boseman dies from colon cancer at the age of 43.
  • August 30, 2020: "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd wins Video of the Year at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • This date: August 31, 2020
  • September 3, 2020:
    • Christopher Nolan's film "Tenet" is released in movie theaters.
    • The filming of Batman (2022) is temporarily shut down after Robert Pattinson tests positive for the coronavirus.
  • September 4, 2020: The second season of the superhero series "The Boys" is released on Amazon Prime Video.
  • September 8, 2020: Ireland's lacrosse team gives its spot in the 2022 World Games to a Native American team.
  • September 10, 2020: UFC star Conor McGregor is arrested in Corsica on suspicion of attempted sexual assault.
  • September 14, 2020: The Drew Barrymore Show debuts on television.
  • September 18, 2020: Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg passes away at the age of 87.
  • September 19, 2020: Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner passes away at the age of 91.
  • September 20, 2020: Golf: Bryson DeChambeau wins the 2020 US Open.
  • September 22, 2020:
    • Ellen DeGeneres apologizes for creating a "hostile working environment" for staff members on her show.
    • UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces new coronavirus restrictions.
    • Covid-19 deaths in the United States reach 200,000.
  • September 29, 2020:
    • The global death toll from Covid-19 exceeds 1 million.
    • US President Donald Trump and Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden go head-to-head in their first television debate.
  • September 30, 2020:
    • Watts family murders: The true crime documentary "American Murder: The Family Next Door" is released on Netflix.
    • Rapper Nicki Minaj gives birth to her first child.
Television shows

Television shows in August 2020

In August 2020, TV audiences were watching the following series:

Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso
The Witcher
The Witcher
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
The Boys
The Boys
Euphoria
Euphoria
After Life
After Life
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
You
You
Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Succession
Succession
Ex on the Beach
Ex on the Beach
Killing Eve
Killing Eve
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 2020

If you were a kid on August 31, 2020, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Danger Force
Danger Force
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
It's Pony
It's Pony

The Owl House
The Owl House
The Adventures of Paddington
The Adventures of Paddington
The Casagrandes
The Casagrandes
Sydney to the Max
Sydney to the Max
Butterbean's Café
Butterbean's Café
Big City Greens
Big City Greens
Raven's Home
Raven's Home
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Toys

Toys in 2020

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2020.

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 2020
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Among Us 2020
Among Us
Ghost of Tsushima 2020
Ghost of Tsushima
The Last of Us Part II 2020
The Last of Us Part II
Final Fantasy VII Remake 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Resident Evil 3 (Remake) 2020
Resident Evil 3 (Remake)
DOOM Eternal 2020
DOOM Eternal
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Call of Duty: Warzone 2020
Call of Duty: Warzone
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2019
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 31.

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Actor
Born on August 31, 1949
He turned 71 on this day in 2020.

Chris Tucker

Chris Tucker

Actor
Born on August 31, 1971
He turned 49 on this day in 2020.

Jeff Hardy

Jeff Hardy

Wrestler
Born on August 31, 1977
He turned 43 on this day in 2020.

Chloe Ferry

Chloe Ferry

TV personality
Born on August 31, 1995
She turned 25 on this day in 2020.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on August 31:

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on August 31, 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 August 31, 2020 was most likely conceived around December 9, 2019.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 31, 2020 is close to May 24, 2021.

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Stats for August 31, 2020

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 31, 2020:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 224 weeks have passed.
  • 135,997,200 seconds have passed since August 31, 2020.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 158,663,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 70,174,555,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 22,666,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 11,695,759 steps. That's roughly 5,198 miles.
  • 1,631,966 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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