Historical Events
- China launches its first mission to Mars, Tianwen-1, a combined orbiter, lander and rover, from Wenchang Launch Site, Hainan Island
- South Africa records more than 400,000 COVID-19 cases amid surging infections and decides to shut schools for a month
- US confirmed cases of COVID-19 pass 4 million with death toll over 143,000. Real number of cases likely up to 13x higher according to CDC.
Event of Interest
US President Trump says he could send 75,000 federal agents to deal with violence in American cities like Portland, drawing backlash
Famous Deaths
- Benjamin Mkapa, Tanzanian politician, President of Tanzania (1995-2005), dies at 81
- Jean Brankart, Belgian cyclist (Tour de France 1955, Giro d'Italia 1958 runner-up; Belgium national track pursuit champion 1956, 58, 59), dies at 90
- Mars Rafikov, Russian cosmonaut (one of the 20 original cosmonauts), dies at 66
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About July 23, 2020
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rockstar - DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch
#1 Song: Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat) - Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo
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