What Happened on February 20, 2024

Historical Events

  • Australia announces plans to double its naval fleet of warships to create its largest fleet since WWII [1]

Music History

Beyoncé’ is the first Black female artist to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart, with her country single “Texas Hold ’Em” [1]

  • Former Youtuber Ruby Franke and her business partner sentenced to up to 60 years in prison for physically and emotionally abusing her children [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Andreas Brehme, German soccer defensive midfielder (86 caps; FIFA World Cup 1990; 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan), dies from cardiac arrest at 63
  • Vasile Dîba, Romanian sprint canoeist (Olympic gold K-1 500m 1976; ICF World C'ships 5 x gold), dies at 69
Died in 2024 2024 Highlights

About February 20, 2024

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lovin On Me - Jack Harlow
  • UK #1 Song: Stick Season - Noah Kahan