What Happened on April 23, 2020

Historical Events

Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is then one of world's highest per capita after 7,600 more deaths than usual (503 official toll), in report by "The New York Times"
First findings of a frog fossil 40 million years old, found on Seymour Island, Antarctica (2015) published in "Scientific Reports"

COVID-19 Pandemic

German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns this is "not the end phase but still just the beginning" of the COVID-19 pandemic

Sports History

NFL Draft: LSU quarterback Joe Burrow first pick by Cincinnati Bengals

US President Donald Trump suggests studying if COVID-19 could be treated by introducing disinfectant or UV lights into a human body, during a White House press briefing; government officials and disinfectant companies quickly state doing so is not only extremely dangerous but potentially deadly

45th US President, Businessman and TV Personality Donald Trump

Events in 2020

Famous Deaths

Bernardino Lombao, Spanish handballer (Atlético de Madrid 1967-69), coach (Nat basketball teams) and TV presenter (De Olimpia a Los Ángeles, Objetivo 92), dies at 81
Norbert Blüm, German politician, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, dies at 84

Died in 2020 2020 Highlights