Historical Events
Event of Interest
Elon Musk unveils pig named Gertrude with coin-sized computer in her brain, part of his Nuralink start-up creating a brain-to-machine interface
Famous Weddings
- American actress Niecy Nash (50) weds American R&B singer Jessica Betts (38)
Famous Deaths
- Clifford Robinson, American basketball center (NBA All Star 1994; 6th Man of Year Award 1993; Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers), dies from lymphoma at 53
- Jürgen Schadeberg, German-born South African photographer who photographed apartheid struggle, dies at 89
2020 Highlights
About August 29, 2020
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: WAP - Cardi B Featuring Megan Thee Stallion
#1 Song: Head & Heart - Joel Corry Ft. Mnek
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