Historical Events
- Apple wildfire starts near Beaumont, California, forcing the evacuation of nearly 8,000 people over the next few days
- Eurozone economic activity falls 11.9% for April-June with Spain the worst at -18.5%, its deepest in modern times
- Mexico overtakes the UK to have the world's third highest death toll from COVID-19 with 46,688 fatalities
Famous Deaths
- Alan Parker, English director (Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express), dies at 76 [1]
- Stephen Tataw, Cameroonian soccer right-back (63 caps; captain Cameroon national team FIFA World Cup 1990, 94), dies at 57
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About July 31, 2020
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Rockstar - DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch
#1 Song: Head & Heart - Joel Corry Ft. Mnek
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