Historical Events
- African American Daniel Prude dies after being physically retrained by police in Rochester, New York, including having a hood put over his head
- COVID-19 lockdowns imposed in South Africa and the United Kingdom while other European nations extend and strengthen their lockdowns
Call for Global Ceasefire
Immediate global ceasefire to fight COVID-19 called for by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
- New York confirmed as new center of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US with 20,875 cases (5,707 in the last day) and 157 deaths
- WHO says the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating, 1st 100,000 cases took 67 days, 2nd 100,000 cases 11 days, 3rd 100,000 cases 4 days
Famous Deaths
- Benjamin Smit, Curacaos architect (St Elizabeth Hospital), dies at 97
- Branko Cikatić, Croatian kickboxer (first K-1 World Grand Prix Heavyweight C'ship 1993), dies from Parkinson's disease at 65
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About March 23, 2020
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
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#1 Song: The Box - Roddy Ricch
#1 Song: Roses - Saint Jhn
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