Historical Events
- Revised death count for New York taking into account assumed COVID-19 deaths makes the city's per-capita death rate higher than Italy at 10,367 at this date
Election of Interest
South Korea is 1st country to hold a general election under COVID-19, President Moon Jae-in's ruling Democratic party wins in a landslide
- US's deadliest day during COVID-19 pandemic with 2,752 deaths reported
Famous Deaths
- (Leon) "Lee" Konitz, American jazz saxophonist (Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool), dies of COVID-19 complications at 92
- Brian Dennehy, American actor (Cocoon, Death of a Salesman), dies at 81
- Dámaso García, Dominican baseball second baseman (MLB All-Star 1984, 85; Silver Slugger Award 1982; Toronto Blue Jays), dies from a malignant brain tumour at 63
- Dries Holten, Dutch pop singer (Sandra & Andres), dies of cancer at 84
- Willie Davis, American Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end (Super Bowl I, II; Pro Bowl 1963-67; First-team All-Pro 1962, 64–67; Green Bay Packers), dies from kidney failure at 85
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About April 15, 2020
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
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