What Happened on August 6, 2020

Historical Events

  • COVID-19 detected cases in Africa pass 1 million with 21,983 deaths
  • US COVID-19 death toll could reach 300,000 by 1 December, about 70,000 lives saved if masks worn consistently, according to University of Washington study [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Brent Scowcroft, American Air Force officer and National Security advisor, dies at 95
  • Wayne Fontana [Glyn Geoffrey Ellis], British rocker (The Mindbenders - "The Game Of Love"), dies at 74
  • Wilbert McClure, American boxer (Olympic gold light middleweight 1960), dies at 81
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights

About August 6, 2020

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Cardigan - Taylor Swift
  • UK #1 Song: Head & Heart - Joel Corry Ft. Mnek