Historical Events
- First Arab interplanetary mission, the Mars "Hope" orbiter launches on board Japanese H-2A rocket from Tanegashima Space Center
COVID-19 Pandemic
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says 25 million Iranians already infected with COVID-19, 35 million at risk (official figure just 269,440)
- Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler criticizes federal policing of protesters in his city, calling it unconstitutional
Sports History
World Formula 1 drivers champion Lewis Hamilton wins a record 8th Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest to equal Michael Schumacher's record of wins at a single circuit (French GP)
Famous Deaths
- Emitt Rhodes, American rock singer-songwriter, musician (Merry-Go-Round), sound engineer, and record producer, dies at 70
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About July 19, 2020
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rockstar - DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch
#1 Song: Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat) - Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo
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