Historical Events
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 1st US college to send students home and convert to online classes after 135 COVID-19 cases detected
Famous Deaths
- Boyd Grant, American college basketball coach (PCAA Coach of the Year 1978, 81, 82; Fresno State, Colorado State), dies from a stroke at 87
- Savvas Theodoridis, Greek soccer goalkeeper (12 caps; Olympiacos), dies at 85
2020 Highlights
About August 17, 2020
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: WAP - Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion
#1 Song: Head & Heart - Joel Corry Ft. Mnek
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