Historical Events
- 13 people die in a stampede at an illegal disco in Lima, Peru, during a police raid to shut it down
- Fires burning in Northern California declared Major Disaster with LNU Lightning Complex Fire (341,243 acres) and SCU Lightning Complex Fire (339,968) among the 3 largest wildfires in state history
- Mexican COVID-19 death toll passes 60,000, world's third highest
Famous Deaths
- Alessandro Mazzinghi, Italian boxer (WBA and WBC light-middleweight champion 1963–65, 68), dies from a stroke at 81
- Peder Holm, Danish composer, dies at 93
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About August 22, 2020
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: WAP - Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion
#1 Song: Head & Heart - Joel Corry Ft. Mnek
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