Historical Events
- More than 15,000 fires have caused widespread devastation in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands in 2020, according to its National Institute for Space Research
Famous Deaths
- Larry Wilson, American Pro Football Hall of Fame free safety (8 x Pro Bowl; 6 x All Pro 1st Team; NFL Defensive Player of Year 1966; St. Louis Cardinals), dies at 82
- Terry Goodkind, American epic fantasy novelist (The Sword of Truth), dies at 72
2020 Highlights
About September 17, 2020
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 8 months and 22 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: Wap - Cardi B Ft. Megan Thee Stallion
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