What Happened on April 3, 2020

Historical Events

  • 27 people swept off a ferry and feared dead in the Solomon Islands during Cyclone Harold

COVID-19 Pandemic

London's Nightingale hospital opened by Prince Charles (remotely) after nine days with 4,000 beds to treat COVID-19 patients at the ExCeL Centre

  • US aircraft carrier captain Brett Crozier cheered off his ship after being fired for a letter demanding more help for his sailors infected with COVID-19

Famous Deaths

  • Robert Armstrong [Lord Armstrong of Illminster], British peer and civil servant (Spycatcher trial), dies at 93
  • Tom Dempsey, American NFL kicker (Pro Bowl, First-team All-Pro 1969; New Orleans Saints; longest winning field goal, 63 yards), dies of COVID-19 complications at 73
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights

About April 3, 2020

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries

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