What Happened on July 7, 2020

Historical Events

COVID-19 Pandemic

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announces he has tested positive for COVID-19

  • India surpasses Russia to become the world's third-worst affected country, daily COVID-19 cases exceeding 20,000 and total cases over 700,000
  • Texas records more than 10,000 daily cases of COVID-19 for the 1st time
  • Violent protests in Belgrade, Serbia, at government announcement of weekend lockdown due to COVID-19 surge

Famous Deaths

  • Dannes Coronel, Ecuadorian soccer defender (27 caps; El Nacional), dies from a heart attack at 47
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights

About July 7, 2020

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rockstar - DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch
  • UK #1 Song: Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat) - Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo