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Events of 2020

By Ryan Risman

  • Plane Crash in Iran

    Plane Crash in Iran
    On January 8, a Ukrainian International flight crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board. The majority of passengers were Iranian and Canadian. A spokesperson for the aircraft said it was checked two days prior with no issues. On January 11, it was revealed that the crash was due to missiles launched by Iran, though those missiles were not purposely sent on the plane. (CNN)

  • Coronavirus Spikes in South Korea

    Coronavirus Spikes in South Korea
    On February 22, South Korea reported 220 new cases of coronavirus in just 24 hours. Italy has also seen a spike in the disease, bringing the total number of cases to 62. The total number of deaths has reached 2,458, with 78,500 cases globally. (CNN)

  • Coronavirus Updates (2)

    Coronavirus Updates (2)
    On March 9, Ireland announced it will cancel all Saint Patrick’s Day parades in an attempt to curb coronavirus. On March 12, Uganda announced that it is restricting travel to and from countries affected by the coronavirus. Among these countries are China, Germany, France, America, Iran, Italy, and South Korea. As of March 13, Italy is still on complete lockdown. On March 14, it was announced that Spanish cases are up 1,500 in the last 24 hours. (CNN)

  • US Airlines to Receive Relief Package

    US Airlines to Receive Relief Package
    On April 15, it was announced that 10 major US airlines will receive a $25 billion relief package due to the decrease in travel during coronavirus. The money will reportedly be used for payroll. (BBC)

  • SpaceX Launch Makes History

    SpaceX Launch Makes History
    On May 30, the SpaceX launched, making it the first time astronauts are carried to the ISS on a private vehicle. The launch was supposed to occur two days prior, but was cancelled due to bad weather. This is the first launch from US soil since 2011. (BBC)

  • Black Lives Matter Protests

    Black Lives Matter Protests
    By June 6, as US protests entered their 12th consecutive day, various European countries and Australia participated in Black Lives Matter protests themselves. On June 5, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a knee during BLM protests in Canada. On June 6, after a court overturned the ruling that protests are illegal due to coronavirus, over 10,000 people protested for justice in Sydney, Australia. (CNN)

  • Nantes Cathedral on Fire

    Nantes Cathedral on Fire
    On July 18, a fire broke out in France’s Nantes Cathedral. The fire is currently being investigated as arson. Officials have stated that the fire is not as devastating as that of Notre Dame, and the roof is still in good condition despite the flames. (CNN)

  • Giant Explosion in Beirut

    Giant Explosion in Beirut
    On August 4, a giant explosion in Beirut, Lebanon killed 135 people and injured another 5000. Many people are still missing after the explosion, and over 300,000 people have been displaced from their homes. On August 5, it was revealed that the blast may have been caused by stored ammonium nitrate. Many have blamed a fire at the firecracker warehouse. (CNN)

  • Trump and Biden Have the First Debate

    Trump and Biden Have the First Debate
    On September 29, President Trump and presidential candidate Joe Biden had the first debate, which many think could be the last. According to CNN, the debate was filled with shouting and interruptions. The questions discussed included the pandemic, voting fraud, and climate change. (CNN)

  • California Wildfires Continue to Rage

    California Wildfires Continue to Rage
    As of October 3, at least two California wildfires were still not managed: The Glass Fire and Zogg Fire. The Glass Fire is only 10% contained and the Zogg Fire is 57% contained. At least 120,000 acres have been destroyed, and at least 40 people have died due to the blazes. The fires are expected to worsen as high temperatures are predicted for the next few days. (CNN)

  • Coronavirus Updates

    Coronavirus Updates
    On November 1, Dr. Fauci gave an interview stating that the US was in for “a whole lot of hurt” regarding coronavirus. The US has recently recorded over 230.000 deaths and 9 million cases. On November 3, the cases in El Paso, Texas continued to rise as people headed to the polls to vote. CNN reported that the county has seen higher voter outcomes than four years ago, despite the virus. (BBC/CNN)

  • Election Battle Continues

    Election Battle Continues
    On December 9, the Supreme Court rejected a bid to overturn the election result in Pennsylvania. President Trump continues to seek recounts, but so far, no results have been overturned. On December 11, in another blow to President Trump, the Supreme Court rejected Texas’ bid to block thousands of ballots. The electoral college is expected to convene on Monday to confirm Joe Biden’s win. (BBC)