What Happened on August 9, 2020

Historical Events

Brazil passes 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, the world's 2nd highest, with over 3 million recorded cases

Election of Interest

Disputed Belarusian presidential election sees long time dictator Alexander Lukashenko officially win 80% of the votes but unofficially lose 60-70% of the votes to main opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Sparks widespread protests in Belarus and international condemnation.

Human Rights Activist and Politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Dictator and 1st President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko

New Zealand marks 100 days without community transmission of COVID-19
PGA Championship Men's Golf, TPC Harding Park: 23-year-old American Collin Morikawa fires final round 64 (-6) to win his first major title by 2 strokes from Paul Casey of England

Events in 2020