Historical Events
- "Once in a century" winter in Moscow the hottest in 140 years, with 7.5° C (13.5° F) above average temperatures and virtually no snow [1]
COVID-19 Pandemic
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announces all sports in Italy will be played behind closed doors for at least a month in an effort to contain COVID-19
Election of Interest
Michael Bloomberg drops out of the US Democratic presidential race after a disappointing showing during Super Tuesday primary elections
- New study confirms human-caused climate change did make the 2020 Australian bushfire season worse, published by World Weather Attribution
Famous Deaths
- Alan Cartwright, British rock bass player (Procol Harum, 1972-77), dies at 75
- Amo Houghton, American politician (Rep-R-New York, 1987-2005), dies at 93
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar (1920-2020)
Peruvian diplomat (5th Secretary-General of the United Nations, 1982-91; Prime Minister of Peru, 2000-01), dies at 100
- Robert Shavlakadze, Georgian athlete (Olympic gold USSR high jump 1960), dies at 86
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About March 4, 2020
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Box - Roddy Ricch
#1 Song: No Time To Die - Billie Eilish