Saturday, August 29, 2020, was 3 years ago. It was the 242nd day and 8th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 90th day of Summer and there are 3 days left until Fall (autumn). August 29, 2020 zodiac sign is Virgo. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about August 29, 2020, including important events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at August 29 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 242nd day of the year |
| Day of week | 5th Saturday of 2020 |
| Week index | 35th week of 2020 |
| Season | 90th day of Summer |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo ♍ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Mercury |
| Numerology | 5 |
| August Birthstone | Peridot and Sardonyx |
| August Birth flower | Gladiolus |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write August 29, 2020, in Roman numerals: VIIIXXIXMMXX (month-day, year)
August 29th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for August 29 is Virgo ♍. Virgo's strengths are: loyal, analytical, kind, and practical. While the weaknesses are: shyness, all work, and no play. Mercury is the ruling planet of Virgo.
Top news headlines from August 29, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Dies at 43 Due to Colon Cancer
- Dozens of missing children found in Georgia, 15 sex trafficking victims
- Chadwick Boseman Dead: Black Panther Actor Was 43
- Kenosha Court Docs Suggest Shooting Was Self-Defense; New Video Shows Another Gun Shot First
- (Día del Abogado)
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on August 29th:
Jackie Robinson Day #MichaelJackson March on Washington Chadwick Boseman Cobra Kai Becki Falwell
August 29th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on August 29.
Battle of Mohács: In a decisive battle the Hungarian Empire is conquered by the Ottoman Empire led by Suleiman the Magnificent.Francisco Pizarro orders the death of the last Incan King of Peru, Atahualpa.
Portugal recognizes the Independence of Brazil.
Stock markets on August 29, 2020
Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
August 29, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Aug 29, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
Chadwick was really out here shooting all of these huge action movies while fighting stage 4 colon cancer. Man. Strong isn’t even the word.
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) August 29, 2020
It’s not lost on me the way the internet bullied Chadwick Boseman the last two years about his appearance, him looking tired, etc to the point where he began deleting photos while he was fighting for his life. You truly never know what people are going through. BE KIND.
— key. (@keywilliamss) August 29, 2020
I cannot believe he gave us ALL OF THAT while he was sick.
— im not letting you be racist in peace (@caliphorniaqing) August 29, 2020
August 29, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "WAP" by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
August 29 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
August 29, 2020 life path number is 5. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 5 is thought to be a whirlwind of energy, constantly in need of change and stimulation. You are loyal, you can also be selfish, thoughtless and irresponsible. Your family and friends may view you as independent and unpredictable. You're always up for an adventure and aren't averse to taking risks.
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