Death of Qasem Soleimani
Killed by a United States drone strike near Baghdad airport.
Historical events in 2020
536 historical records
January 202031 historical events
Soleimani Strike Announcement
Announces killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in a U.S. strike.
Soleimani Strike
Authorises the strike that kills Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
Bushfire Crisis
Deploys defence support during the severe Australian bushfire crisis.
Labour Leadership Campaign Launch
Starmer launches his campaign to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader.
Missile Retaliation
Iran fires missiles at bases housing United States forces in Iraq.
Iran Flight PS752 Response
Addresses the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 and demands a full investigation.
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752
Acknowledges that Iran unintentionally shot down Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.
Reelection
Wins reelection as President of Taiwan.
COVID-19
Thailand reports one of the first confirmed COVID-19 cases outside China.
COVID-19
Japan confirms its first COVID-19 case.
First Impeachment Trial Begins
Faces first Senate impeachment trial.
Bundesliga Debut Hat-Trick
Haaland came off the bench to score a hat-trick in his first Bundesliga appearance, overturning the momentum as Dortmund won 5-3 at Augsburg.
Berlin Conference on Libya
Sarraj participates in international talks supporting a ceasefire and the United Nations political process.
COVID-19
China confirms human-to-human transmission of the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19
South Korea confirms its first COVID-19 case.
COVID-19
The United States confirms its first COVID-19 case.
First COVID-19 Case Confirmed
Acknowledges first confirmed COVID-19 case in the United States.
Election as First Woman President
Parliament elects Sakellaropoulou as Greece's first female head of state.
Davos World Economic Forum
Uses the World Economic Forum to promote investment and renew calls for peace in Donbas.
COVID-19
Authorities lock down Wuhan as COVID-19 spreads from Hubei province.
Withdrawal Agreement Act
The European Union Withdrawal Agreement Act receives royal assent.
COVID-19
France confirms the first known COVID-19 cases in Europe.
COVID-19 Emergency Response Activated
Lam raises Hong Kong's disease response level to Emergency and chairs a high-level command structure to coordinate measures against the novel coronavirus.
Hubei Entry Restrictions
The Government restricts entry by non-residents from Hubei and people recently present there in an effort to reduce imported coronavirus infections.
Death of Kobe Bryant
Death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash.
COVID-19
Visits Wuhan as central authorities respond to the outbreak.
Cross-Boundary Travel Reduced
Lam announces major reductions in cross-boundary passenger services and temporary closure of several control points to limit movement during the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump Peace Plan
Rejects the Trump administration peace plan as unacceptable to Palestinian national claims.
Brexit
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union.
COVID-19
Italy suspends flights from China after confirmed COVID-19 cases in Rome.
February 202027 historical events
Manchester United Debut
Makes his Manchester United debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Premier League Introduction
Begins an influential period as the club's attacking midfielder.
COVID-19
The Philippines reports the first COVID-19 death outside China.
COVID-19
Taiwan expands travel and quarantine measures during the early outbreak.
State of the Union 2020
Delivers State of the Union highlighting economy and impeachment.
Death of Kirk Douglas
Death of actor Kirk Douglas.
First Impeachment Acquittal
Acquitted by the Senate in his first impeachment trial.
First Impeachment Acquittal
Is acquitted by the Senate in his first impeachment trial.
COVID-19
Singapore raises its disease outbreak response level as cases increase.
1917 Awards
Wins Academy Awards recognition for the film 1917 though not Best Picture
Parasite
Parasite wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
International Nuclear Security Conference
Opens the IAEA International Conference on Nuclear Security, emphasizing sustained international cooperation against nuclear security threats.
Solar Orbiter Launch
Begins the Solar Orbiter mission combining remote observations of the Sun with direct measurements of the surrounding plasma to investigate how the solar wind is created and accelerated.
COVID-19
Vietnam quarantines Son Loi commune during the early COVID-19 outbreak.
Brace Against Paris Saint-Germain
Haaland struck twice in Dortmundโs 2-1 Champions League round-of-16 first-leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain, including a powerful winner.
COVID-19
Iran confirms its first COVID-19 cases and deaths.
First Anti-Epidemic Fund Approved
Legislative Council funding establishes a thirty-billion-dollar Anti-epidemic Fund to strengthen disease control and provide relief to affected businesses and residents.
Michael Bloomberg Endorsement
Says he supports Michael Bloomberg during the 2020 presidential campaign.
COVID-19
Places towns in Lombardy and Veneto under quarantine as cases rise.
COVID-19
Raises South Korea's alert to the highest level amid the Daegu outbreak.
Death of Hosni Mubarak
Former President Hosni Mubarak dies in Cairo at the age of ninety-one.
COVID-19
Brazil confirms the first COVID-19 case in Latin America.
Budget Relief Package
The Government presents a large relief package in the 2020-21 Budget to support households and businesses facing severe economic disruption from COVID-19.
COVID-19
Named to lead the White House coronavirus task force.
COVID-19
Nigeria confirms the first COVID-19 case in sub-Saharan Africa.
Head of Government of Tunisia
Elyes Fakhfakh became head of government after receiving parliamentary confidence.
South Carolina Primary
Wins the South Carolina Democratic primary.
March 2020104 historical events
President of Uruguay
Inaugurated as President of Uruguay.
COVID-19
Saudi Arabia confirms its first COVID-19 case.
COVID-19
Publishes the United Kingdom coronavirus action plan.
Emergency Federal Funds Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee makes an emergency one-half percentage point reduction in the federal funds target range as the emerging coronavirus outbreak creates rapidly evolving risks to economic activity.
Super Tuesday Comeback
Wins key Super Tuesday contests.
The Mirror and the Light
Publication of The Mirror and the Light.
COVID-19
Declares a state of emergency after COVID-19 cases are found in Bethlehem.
CDC Visit on COVID
Visits CDC to discuss coronavirus response.
COVID-19
Extends lockdown measures across Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Denmark announces a national shutdown as COVID-19 spreads.
Emergency Bank Rate Cut and TFSME
Mark Carney leads the Bank of England as Bank Rate is cut to 0.25 percent and a new Term Funding Scheme is introduced to support lending during the Covid-19 shock.
COVID-19
Turkey confirms its first COVID-19 case.
Travel Restrictions from Europe
Announces travel restrictions from Europe due to COVID-19.
COVID-19
Declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.
COVID-19
Advises the UK government on scientific aspects of the COVID-19 response.
COVID-19
Announces school and public facility closures in response to COVID-19.
COVID-19
Norway announces major national restrictions to slow COVID-19.
COVID-19
Announces limits on public gatherings as cases rise.
COVID-19
Begins self-isolation after Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19.
Presidential Inauguration
Sakellaropoulou takes office as President of the Hellenic Republic.
COVID-19 Gathering Restrictions Introduced
The government introduces nationwide limits on large gatherings as part of Iceland's early public-health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Kenya confirms its first COVID-19 case.
COVID-19
Poland announces border restrictions and public health measures.
COVID-19
Declares a national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 National Emergency
Declares a national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Declares a health emergency after Uruguay confirms its first COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19
Orders suspension of schools and universities as Egypt responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Declares a state of alarm as Spain enters national COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19
Declares a state of alarm during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19
Declares a state of emergency and quarantine.
COVID-19
Declares a national state of disaster.
Federal Funds Rate Returned to Near Zero
The Federal Open Market Committee reduces the federal funds target range to zero to one-quarter percent and announces large purchases of Treasury and agency mortgage-backed securities as the pandemic shock intensifies.
COVID-19
Austria begins strict measures against COVID-19.
COVID-19
Announces border restrictions as Canada responds to COVID-19.
COVID-19
Finland declares emergency conditions over COVID-19.
COVID-19
Announces national restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19
Announces national measures to slow COVID-19 transmission.
COVID-19
Places Luzon under enhanced community quarantine.
COVID-19
Declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.
COVID-19 Emergency
Declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.
COVID-19
Switzerland declares an extraordinary situation under epidemic law.
COVID-19 National Response
Addresses the coronavirus emergency and backs national restrictions intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19
Moderna begins early human testing of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19
Contributes to rapid design of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine antigen.
COVID-19
Helps lead coronavirus vaccine research at the National Institutes of Health.
COVID-19
Algeria closes public spaces and restricts gatherings in response to COVID-19.
COVID-19
Belgium imposes national restrictions as COVID-19 spreads.
COVID-19
France enters national lockdown to slow COVID-19 transmission.
Overseas Arrival Quarantine Announced
The Government announces compulsory quarantine for people arriving from overseas countries and territories as imported COVID-19 cases increase sharply.
COVID-19
Jordan activates emergency powers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Euro 2020 Postponed
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commercial Paper Funding Facility Reintroduced
The Federal Reserve reestablishes the Commercial Paper Funding Facility to provide a liquidity backstop for issuers of commercial paper whose access to short-term funding has been disrupted by the pandemic-related market shock.
Primary Dealer Credit Facility Reintroduced
The Federal Reserve reestablishes the Primary Dealer Credit Facility, offering secured funding to primary dealers so they can continue making markets and supporting the flow of credit during severe pandemic-related stress.
COVID-19
Helps coordinate Canada's federal COVID-19 economic and border response.
COVID-19
Declares a constitutional state of catastrophe as COVID-19 spreads through Chile.
COVID-19
Malaysia begins its Movement Control Order.
COVID-19
Portugal declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.
Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility
The Federal Reserve creates the Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility to finance purchases of eligible assets from money market funds, helping those funds meet redemption demands and reducing forced sales into strained markets.
Defense Production Act Use
Invokes Defense Production Act to boost medical supplies.
COVID-19
Announces a nationwide quarantine in Argentina.
Bank Rate Cut to 0.1 Percent
Andrew Bailey leads the Bank of England as Bank Rate is cut to 0.1 percent and the Monetary Policy Committee authorises an additional two hundred billion pounds of asset purchases.
COVID-19
Announces emergency restrictions and surveillance measures during the pandemic.
COVID-19
Announces restrictions on non-residents entering Australia.
COVID-19
Announces the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Furlough Scheme
Announces the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
COVID-19
Morocco declares a health emergency to contain COVID-19.
Death of Kenny Rogers
Death of country singer Kenny Rogers.
COVID Task Force Briefings
Conducts daily coronavirus task force briefings.
Matovic Government
Forms a government after parliamentary elections.
COVID-19
Announces strict national contact restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Lockdown
The government imposed a general lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19
Announces the first nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom.
COVID-19
Mitsotakis's government imposes nationwide restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overseas Non-Resident Entry Ban Announced
Lam announces that non-Hong Kong residents arriving by air from overseas will be denied entry as part of stronger measures against imported infections.
COVID-19
Saudi Arabia imposes a nationwide curfew as COVID-19 spreads.
COVID-19
Announces restrictions in Scotland during the first UK lockdown.
COVID-19
Announces a nationwide lockdown in response to COVID-19.
Pandemic Credit Facilities and Open-Ended Asset Purchases
The Federal Reserve expands its pandemic response by committing to purchase Treasury and agency mortgage-backed securities in amounts needed for market functioning and by establishing new facilities to support corporate and consumer credit.
COVID-19
Orders national isolation measures during the pandemic.
COVID-19
Narendra Modi announces a nationwide lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19
Agrees with Olympic officials to postpone the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19.
Tokyo Olympics Postponed
Agrees with Olympic officials to postpone the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19.
Tokyo Olympics Postponed
Tokyo 2020 organisers accept postponement of the Olympic Games.
COVID-19 Response
The federal government approves restrictions and relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Restrictions
Approves movement restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Approves military-ordinance restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Moves New Zealand into strict lockdown to suppress COVID-19.
COVID-19
Announces measures including a paid non-working period during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19
Bangladesh begins a nationwide shutdown during the pandemic.
COVID-19
Announces he has tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19
Announces he has tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19
South Africa begins a national lockdown.
CARES Act
The Act provides emergency payments, unemployment support, business lending and public-health funding.
COVID-19
Signs the CARES Act relief package.
CARES Act Signing
Signs the CARES Act economic relief package.
COVID-19
Orders lockdowns in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja.
COVID-19
Addresses the nation as Sweden follows a less restrictive pandemic strategy.
COVID-19
Ghana imposes restrictions in Accra and Kumasi.
COVID-19
Parliament grants the government emergency powers during the pandemic.
COVID-19
Orders strict measures as Laos responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
Mexico declares a health emergency over COVID-19.
Small Business Relief Announcement
Highlights Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses.
COVID-19
Declares a public health emergency over COVID-19.
April 202023 historical events
COVID-19 Relief Programme
The government expands emergency cash assistance during the pandemic.
COVID-19
Sets a target to expand COVID-19 testing capacity.
Mask Guidance Briefings
Holds briefings as federal health agencies update mask guidance.
Becomes Leader of the Opposition
Starmer assumes the constitutional role of Leader of His Majesty's Official Opposition.
Election as Labour Leader
Labour members elect Starmer as party leader.
COVID-19
Admitted to hospital after continuing COVID-19 symptoms.
COVID-19
Ethiopia declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.
Second Anti-Epidemic Fund Package Announced
Lam announces a second large package of wage subsidies, business assistance and household support to counter the economic effects of the pandemic.
Main Street and Municipal Lending Expansion
The Federal Reserve announces programs capable of supporting up to 2.3 trillion dollars in lending, including the Main Street Lending Program and Municipal Liquidity Facility, while expanding other credit facilities for businesses and households.
BepiColombo Earth Flyby
BepiColombo performs an Earth gravity-assist flyby that adjusts its trajectory toward the inner Solar System.
COVID-19
Narendra Modi announces an extension of India's nationwide COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19
Holds parliamentary elections under pandemic safety measures.
April Prisoner Exchange
Welcomes another exchange that returns Ukrainians held in the occupied parts of Donbas.
Economic Reopening Guidelines
Announces phased guidelines for reopening the U.S. economy.
Second Anti-Epidemic Fund Approved
Legislative Council funding approval allows the Government to implement the second round of Anti-epidemic Fund measures and the Employment Support Scheme.
Interstellar Comet Borisov Composition
Jewitt uses Hubble observations to help show that interstellar Comet Borisov contains unusually abundant carbon monoxide.
Death of Florian Schneider
Dies after illness, prompting tributes to his pioneering role in electronic music.
First Prime Minister's Questions
Starmer questions the Government at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.
COVID-19
Oxford researchers begin human trials of the ChAdOx1 COVID-19 vaccine.
Oxford Vaccine
Oxford researchers begin human trials of the ChAdOx1 COVID-19 vaccine.
Venus Super-Rotation
Analysis of Akatsuki data shows that thermal tides play a major role in maintaining Venus's atmospheric super-rotation.
Agricultural Land Market Law
Signs legislation establishing a regulated agricultural land market in Ukraine.
COVID-19
Announces he has tested positive for COVID-19.
May 202011 historical events
Death of Dave Greenfield
Dies after testing positive for COVID-19 during treatment for heart problems.
Death of Little Richard
Death of rock and roll singer Little Richard.
Operation Warp Speed Launch
Announces initiative to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development.
Suspension of Agreements and Security Coordination
Abbas declared that the PLO and the State of Palestine were no longer bound by agreements and understandings with Israel and the United States, including security commitments. He presented the decision as a response to Israeli plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.
Banking Reform Law
Signs banking legislation designed to prevent former owners from reclaiming insolvent banks.
Death of George Floyd
Death of George Floyd during an arrest, sparking global protests.
NPC National Security Decision Welcomed
Lam welcomes the National People's Congress decision to establish a legal and enforcement framework for safeguarding national security in Hong Kong.
SpaceX Demo-2
Pilots SpaceX Demo-2 to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Demo-2
Launches on SpaceX Demo-2, the first crewed orbital launch from the United States since 2011.
Golden Boot La Liga
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the La Liga with 25 goals for Barcelona. The campaign is particularly remembered for winning another Pichichi despite Barcelona finishing second.
Golden Boot Premier League
Scores 23 goals for Leicester City to claim the Premier League scoring honour. The achievement reflects becoming the oldest outright Premier League Golden Boot recipient.
June 202014 historical events
George Floyd Protests Nationwide
Faces nationwide protests after George Floydโs killing.
George Floyd Protests
Faces nationwide protests after the killing of George Floyd.
Lafayette Square Incident
Walks to St. Johnโs Church after protesters are cleared from Lafayette Square.
COVID-19
Announces New Zealand has no active COVID-19 cases after the first wave.
National Anthem Ordinance Signed
Lam signs the National Anthem Ordinance after its passage by the Legislative Council, bringing the legislation into force through formal promulgation.
ZODIAC Initiative Launched
Launches the Zoonotic Disease Integrated Action initiative to strengthen detection and prevention of diseases passing from animals to humans.
Premier League Championship
Becomes a Premier League champion when Liverpool secure their first English league title in 30 years with seven matches remaining.
Premier League Title
Guides Liverpool to their first Premier League title.
Premier League Title
Captains Liverpool to their first league title in thirty years.
Taoiseach of Ireland
Takes office as Taoiseach under the coalition agreement between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party.
Taoiseach
Becomes Taoiseach after coalition negotiations.
Hong Kong Security Law
China imposes the national security law on Hong Kong.
National Security Law
The national security law takes effect in Hong Kong.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Scores 15 goals for Bayern Munich to claim the UEFA Champions League scoring honour. The achievement reflects his goals in Bayernโs unbeaten European title campaign.
July 202018 historical events
Undine
Directs Undine.
National Security Committee Established
The Government establishes the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the new security framework.
First National Security Committee Meeting
The Committee for Safeguarding National Security holds its first meeting to begin coordinating policy and implementation responsibilities under the new legal framework.
Death of Ennio Morricone
Death of film composer Ennio Morricone.
COVID-19
Announces he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Resignation of Head of Government
Elyes Fakhfakh resigned as head of government during a conflict-of-interest controversy.
La Liga Title-Clinching Brace
Scores twice against Villarreal as Real Madrid mathematically secure the league championship.
Thirty-Fourth La Liga Title
Coaches Real Madrid to their thirty-fourth Spanish league championship.
Death of John Lewis
Death of civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis.
Hope Mars Mission
The Hope probe launches toward Mars for the United Arab Emirates.
COVID Relief Negotiations
Negotiates further relief measures with Congress.
Mars Mission
China launches Tianwen 1 toward Mars.
Villarreal Recruits European Specialist
Villarreal appoint Emery as head coach, seeking consistent European progress after his departure from Arsenal.
Premier League Survival
A draw at West Ham ensures Aston Villa remains in the Premier League.
Comprehensive Donbas Ceasefire
Welcomes the start of additional ceasefire measures along the Donbas contact line.
Perseverance Launch
NASA launches the Perseverance rover mission to Mars.
Legislative Council Election Postponed
Lam's government postpones the Legislative Council general election for one year, citing the severe local COVID-19 epidemic and public-health risks.
Beyond the Pale Album
Releases Beyond the Pale with JARV IS..., topping the UK Record Store Chart.
August 202051 historical events
FA Cup Winner
Emiliano Martinez made key saves as Arsenal recovered from an early Chelsea goal as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
David Luiz anchored the back line against his former club in the behind-closed-doors final as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Alexandre Lacazette worked across the front line to create space for Arsenal's wide attackers as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
2020 FA Cup Final Brace
Scores both Arsenal goals as the club come from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final.
FA Cup Winner
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored both Arsenal goals to secure the club's fourteenth FA Cup as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Kieran Tierney supported Arsenal's defensive organisation and transitions down the left as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Rob Holding delivered determined defending as Chelsea attempted to find an equaliser as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Nicolas Pepe provided the pass for Aubameyang's second goal in the comeback victory as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Porto Domestic Double
Completes a domestic league and cup double.
Portuguese Cup Victory
Guides FC Porto to victory in the Portuguese Cup final.
FA Cup Winner
Hector Bellerin helped initiate the attacking sequence that ended with Arsenal's winning goal as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Victory
Guides Arsenal to FA Cup victory over Chelsea.
FA Cup Winner
Dani Ceballos connected the defence and attack with composed passing under pressure as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Granit Xhaka helped Arsenal regain midfield control after conceding an early goal as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
COVID-19
Declares a state of disaster in Victoria during a second wave.
Beirut Port Explosion
A catastrophic explosion at the Port of Beirut devastates large parts of the capital, kills more than two hundred people and creates an immense humanitarian and political crisis during President Michel Aoun's administration.
Beirut Explosion
Faces the Beirut port explosion and its political aftermath.
Presidential Election
Claims victory in a disputed presidential election.
Presidential Election
Challenges Alexander Lukashenko in the disputed presidential election.
Resignation of Hassan Diab
Announces his government's resignation after the Beirut explosion.
COVID-19
Announces Russia has registered the Sputnik V vaccine.
COVID-19
Russia registers the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
Sputnik V
Russia registers the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
Kamala Harris Selection
Selects Kamala Harris as his running mate.
Barcelona Quarter-Final Double
Scores twice as Bayern Munich defeat Barcelona 8-2 in the single-leg quarter-final.
Resignation after Military Coup
Keita resigns after soldiers detain him and members of his government during a military coup.
Coup
Resigns after being detained during a military coup.
California Wildfires
Declares a state of emergency during major California wildfires.
Democratic Nomination
Is formally nominated by the Democratic Party.
Leadership of Military Committee
Goita emerges as chairman of the military committee formed after the coup.
Eurpopa League Winner
Directed Sevilla's midfield in his final appearance for the club.
Eurpopa League Winner
Attacked Inter's defence from wide positions as Sevilla won a sixth title.
Eurpopa League Winner
Attempted the overhead kick that deflected off Romelu Lukaku for Sevilla's winning goal.
Universal Community Testing Announced
The Government announces a territory-wide voluntary testing programme intended to identify asymptomatic COVID-19 infections and interrupt community transmission chains.
Eurpopa League Winner
Made vital saves during Sevilla's route to the final and helped them defeat Inter.
Eurpopa League Winner
Headed two first-half goals to keep Sevilla ahead in an eventful final.
Eurpopa League Winner
Captained Sevilla and provided the cross for de Jong's first goal.
Europa League Victory
Guides Sevilla to Europa League victory over Inter.
Sevilla European Trophy
Wins his first major senior club trophy as a manager.
Eurpopa League Winner
Guided Sevilla to the trophy in a one-off final played behind closed doors during the pandemic.
Eurpopa League Winner
Supported Sevilla's pressing and ball circulation during the intense final.
Coman Champions League Final Winning Goal
Heads Bayern Munich's only goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Champions League Final Captain
Captains Bayern and makes key saves to preserve a clean sheet against Paris.
Champions League Treble for Flick
Hansi Flick guides Bayern to the Champions League trophy with a 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain, completing the clubโs second continental treble.
Flick Bayern Champions League Treble
Completes a treble in his first season in charge as Bayern win every Champions League match.
Champions League Final Winner
Robert Lewandowski leads Bayern Munichโs attack as the club defeats Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the Champions League final and completes a continental treble.
Iran Safeguards Access Agreement
The IAEA and Iran agree to resolve access issues at two locations requested by safeguards inspectors.
New Monetary Policy Strategy
The Federal Reserve adopts a revised monetary policy strategy that emphasizes broad and inclusive maximum employment and seeks inflation that averages two percent over time following periods when inflation has run persistently below that level.
Republican National Convention Speech
Accepts the Republican nomination for president in 2020.
Resignation of Shinzo Abe
Announces resignation as Prime Minister because of ill health.
Death of Chadwick Boseman
Death of actor Chadwick Boseman.
September 202023 historical events
Universal Community Testing Launched
Hong Kong launches free universal community testing at centres across the territory, with Lam inspecting operations on the programme's first day.
Head of Government of Tunisia
Hichem Mechichi became head of government following parliamentary approval.
Typhoon Recovery Campaign
Mobilizes recovery work after typhoon damage.
One Hundred International Goals
Scores his one hundredth senior international goal against Sweden.
Portugal Scoring Milestone
Becomes the first European man reaching one hundred international goals.
Political Reform
ibn Shaker participates in political reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Abraham Accords
Signs the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Third Anti-Epidemic Fund Announced
The Government announces a third round of Anti-epidemic Fund measures to support sectors and residents affected by continuing pandemic restrictions.
Abraham Accords
Signs the Abraham Accords normalisation agreement with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Abraham Accords
Signs the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Abraham Accords
Hosts the signing of the Abraham Accords.
Prime Minister
Becomes Prime Minister of Japan after Shinzo Abe resigns.
Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Reyna First Bundesliga Goal
Scores his first Bundesliga goal as Borussia Dortmund defeats Borussia Mรถnchengladbach 3-0 in its season opener.
Seventy-Fifth UN General Debate
Uses the UN General Debate to call for withdrawal of Russian-backed forces and restoration of Ukraine's borders.
Transitional Presidential Inauguration
N'Daw is sworn in to lead an eighteen-month political transition.
Amy Coney Barrett Nomination
Nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Rose Garden Maskless Event
Hosts event later linked to COVID-19 cases among attendees.
Supreme Court Nomination
Nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Nagorno-Karabakh War
Armenia enters renewed war with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Nagorno-Karabakh War
Azerbaijani forces enter a new war over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Appointment as Transitional Prime Minister
N'Daw appoints former foreign minister Ouane to head the transitional government.
First Presidential Debate
Debates Donald Trump in the first presidential debate.
October 202037 historical events
COVID-19
Is admitted to Walter Reed after testing positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19
Announces he and Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Positive Test
Announces that he and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
Walter Reed Hospitalisation
Is admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after COVID-19 diagnosis.
Six-One Victory at Manchester United
Tottenham defeat Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of hepatitis C virus.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of hepatitis C virus.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of hepatitis C virus.
Nobel Prize for Galactic Centre Black Hole
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering a supermassive compact object at the centre of the Milky Way.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for showing that black hole formation is a robust prediction of general relativity.
Death of Eddie Van Halen
Death of guitarist Eddie Van Halen.
Nobel Prize for Galactic Centre Black Hole
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering a supermassive compact object at the centre of the Milky Way.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for work on the supermassive compact object at the centre of the Milky Way.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for development of genome editing with CRISPR-Cas9.
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for development of genome editing with CRISPR-Cas9.
End SARS Protests
Announces the disbanding of SARS after nationwide protests.
Pluto
Climate modelling shows that bright deposits on Pluto's mountains are methane ice formed by atmospheric processes unlike terrestrial snowcaps.
BepiColombo Venus Flyby
BepiColombo completes its first Venus gravity assist while travelling toward Mercury.
Pre-Election Rallies
Holds large campaign rallies ahead of the 2020 election.
Pro-Democracy Protests
Declares emergency measures during pro-democracy protests.
Presidential Election
Arce wins the presidential election as the Movement Toward Socialism candidate.
COVID-19
Announces a firebreak lockdown in Wales.
Tier Three Funding Dispute
Burnham challenges the Government's financial offer during negotiations over stricter coronavirus restrictions.
Crimea Platform Initiative
Places the proposed Crimea Platform on the international agenda as a mechanism for deoccupation diplomacy.
Second Presidential Debate
Debates Donald Trump in the final presidential debate.
Permanent Ceasefire Agreement
Libyan military delegations sign a complete and permanent nationwide ceasefire.
Letter to You
Releases Letter to You, recorded live in the studio with the E Street Band.
Constitutional Referendum
Holds a referendum in which voters approve drafting a new constitution.
Nationwide Presidential Poll
Initiates a five-question nationwide public poll held alongside local elections.
Supreme Court Confirmation
Confirmed as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation
Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Ceremony for Barrett
Holds ceremony marking Barrettโs appointment.
Response to Equality Commission Report
Starmer accepts the findings of the investigation into antisemitism within the Labour Party.
Suspension of Jeremy Corbyn
Labour suspends Jeremy Corbyn following his response to the equality investigation.
Death of Sean Connery
Death of actor Sean Connery.
COVID-19
Announces a second national lockdown for England.
Second Lockdown
Announces a second national lockdown for England.
November 202029 historical events
Election Day 2020
Faces Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.
Presidential Election Victory
Defeats Donald Trump in the presidential election.
Election
Elected Vice President of the United States on the Democratic ticket.
Tigray War
Orders military operations in Tigray after conflict with the regional authorities escalates.
Election Challenge
Refuses to concede after the presidential election and challenges results.
Post-Election Speech
Claims widespread fraud without evidence after election night.
COVID-19
Promises a national COVID-19 response after being projected president-elect.
President of Bolivia
Arce is inaugurated as President of Bolivia.
COVID-19
BioNTech and Pfizer announce strong efficacy results for their COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine
BioNTech and Pfizer announce strong efficacy results for their COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
COVID-19
BioNTech and Pfizer announce strong efficacy results for their COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine
BioNTech and Pfizer announce strong efficacy results for their COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
COVID-19
Names members of a COVID-19 advisory board.
Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire
Brokers a ceasefire ending major fighting in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war.
Post-Election Legal Challenges
Supports legal challenges to election results in multiple states.
Legislators Disqualified under NPCSC Decision
The Government announces the immediate disqualification of four Legislative Council members following a decision by the National People's Congress Standing Committee.
Most-Capped European International
Surpasses the previous European men's international appearance record.
Spain Appearance Record
Makes his one hundred seventy-seventh appearance for Spain.
Restoration of Civil and Security Coordination
The Palestinian Authority restored civil and security coordination with Israel after receiving assurances that existing agreements would continue to be observed. The decision reversed the suspension announced by Abbas in May and restored routine administrative contacts.
Booker Prize
Wins the Booker Prize for Shuggie Bain.
Four Goals Against Hertha Berlin
Haaland scored four times in Dortmundโs 5-2 Bundesliga victory away to Hertha Berlin, demonstrating his ability to finish from varied attacking positions.
G20 Riyadh Summit
Supports the Saudi G20 presidency and its economic agenda.
G20 Riyadh Summit
Chairs the G20 leaders' summit during Saudi Arabia's presidency.
Peace Negotiations
ibn Shaker participates in peace negotiations connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Lunar Sample Return
China launches Chang'e 5 to collect lunar samples.
Death of Diego Maradona
Death of Diego Maradona.
Policy Address 2020
Lam presents the 2020 Policy Address with proposals on economic recovery, integration with national development, housing and governance after a turbulent year.
Assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
Iranian nuclear scientist is assassinated amid enrichment tensions.
Resumption of Hostilities
Zia Ur Rehman leads MINURSO's military component as hostilities resume in Western Sahara.
December 202018 historical events
COVID-19
BioNTech's vaccine receives emergency authorisation in the United Kingdom.
COVID-19
The United Kingdom authorises the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Presidential Re-Election Victory
Akufo-Addo wins re-election in the 2020 presidential contest and secures a second constitutional term in office.
Israel Normalisation
Agrees to normalise relations with Israel as part of a United States brokered arrangement.
Deep Jupiter Hot Spots
Juno observations show Jupiter's equatorial hot spots are wider and deeper than earlier models suggested.
COVID-19
The United States authorises the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine
The United States authorises the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
Electoral College Certification
Electoral College votes confirm Joe Bidenโs victory.
Electoral College
The Electoral College confirms Joe Biden's presidential victory.
Electoral College Vote
Electoral College confirms his presidential victory.
Fourth Anti-Epidemic Fund Approved
Legislative Council funding approval enables the Government to implement a fourth round of targeted Anti-epidemic Fund relief for sectors hit by restrictions.
One Club Scoring Record
Scores his 644th Barcelona goal to surpass Pele's recognised goals total for a single club.
Trade Agreement Negotiated
Concludes negotiations on the UK EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The UK and EU agree the Trade and Cooperation Agreement before the transition ends.
Presidency Ends
Dodon leaves office after losing the 2020 presidential election
President Takes Office
Maia Sandu becomes President after winning the 2020 presidential election
Transition Period Ends
The Brexit transition period ends and new UK EU trading rules begin.
Acting Prime Minister Takes Office
Aureliu Ciocoi becomes acting Prime Minister after Chicu resigns
Championship Playoff Final Appearance
Benrahma started for Brentford against Fulham in the Championship playoff final, though the Bees suffered a 2-1 extra-time defeat.
Semiclassical Page Curve
With collaborators, derives the Page curve of Hawking radiation from semiclassical gravity using replica methods and quantum extremal surfaces.
Ninth Consecutive Serie A Title
Contributes to Juventus's attack during the 2019-20 campaign as the club completes an unprecedented run of nine consecutive Italian league championships.
Champions League Goal Against Napoli
Messi dribbled through Napoli's defence and scored in Barcelona's Champions League round-of-sixteen second leg, helping his team reach the quarter-finals.
Seven Hundredth Career Goal Against Atletico
Messi converted a chipped penalty against Atlรฉtico Madrid to reach 700 senior goals for Barcelona and Argentina in official matches.
Arsenal Goalkeeper Villa Arrival
Emiliano Martรญnez joined Aston Villa from Arsenal and soon established himself as the team's first-choice goalkeeper.
Sixteen Year Premier League Return
Secures promotion with Leeds United by winning the 2019-20 Championship after implementing an intensive high-pressing playing style.
Leipzig Champions League Semi-Final Goal
Di Marรญa scored and created chances as Paris Saint-Germain defeated RB Leipzig 3-0 to reach the club's first Champions League final.
IAEA COVID-19 Assistance Operation
Leads the Agency's largest technical cooperation emergency operation, providing nuclear-derived diagnostic support to countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vanaken Helps Club Brugge Take League Title
Hans Vanaken's attacking invention supports Club Brugge as the team are crowned Belgian champions in the curtailed 2019โ20 season.
Basaksehir Bosnian Creative Leader
Edin Visca provides goals and assists from wide positions as ฤฐstanbul Baลakลehir win their landmark first league title.
PSG Captain Champions League Semi-Final Goal
Marquinhos headed Paris Saint-Germain level against Atalanta as the team staged a stoppage-time comeback to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Benfica League Top Scorer
Finishes as joint-leading scorer in Portugal's 2019-20 Primeira Liga while representing Benfica, building a reputation for penalty-box finishing.
Leeds United Premier League Signing
Signs from Rennes and adds close control, chance creation and direct attacking play to Leeds United's returning Premier League squad.
Premier League Championship
Roberto Firmino wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and links the front three through pressing and intelligent off-ball movement.
Premier League Championship
Alisson Becker wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and produces assured performances behind a defence that concedes only 33 league goals.
Villa Survival Season Midfield Protection
Douglas Luiz improved his defensive positioning and distribution during Aston Villa's successful fight against relegation.
Women of My Soul
Allende published The Soul of a Woman, reflecting on feminism and her own experience.
Permanent Inter Milan Move
Following his loan season, Sรกnchez joined Inter Milan permanently and continued as an attacking option in the club's Serie A squad.
Paris European Final Goalkeeper
Keylor Navas guarded Paris Saint-Germain's goal during the club's first Champions League final, which ended in a narrow defeat to Bayern Munich.
Petkovic Croatia Euro Qualification Target
Bruno Petkoviฤ becomes an important Croatian forward in the years leading to Euro 2020, contributing hold-up play and penalty-area presence in a developing attack.
Championship Promotion Push Ball Winner
Nรธrgaard protected Brentford's defence and drove possession recoveries as the club pushed towards promotion from the Championship.
Al Ittihad Arrival
The 2020 move from West Bromwich Albion to Al Ittihad brought Ahmed Hegazy into the Saudi top flight. The Egypt centre-back initially arrived on loan and became an important defensive organiser.
Premier League Championship
Mohamed Salah wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and scores 19 league goals and remains a constant attacking threat on the right.
Salah Scoring in Title-Winning Season
Salah scores 19 Premier League goals as Klopp's Liverpool become English champions with seven games remaining.
Pluto Atmosphere
Modelling indicates circulation driven by volatile transport across Sputnik Planitia can produce westward winds in Pluto's thin atmosphere.
Basaksehir French Full Back Championship
Gael Clichy brings extensive Premier League experience to the left side of defence for the Turkish title-winning team.
Basaksehir French Forward Title
Enzo Crivelli holds the ball up and provides attacking depth during the clubโs breakthrough Turkish championship season.
Young Goalkeeper Promotion Contribution
Takes over in goal for the final stages of Leeds United's successful 2019-20 Championship campaign and establishes himself as a promising first-team goalkeeper.
Valbuena Olympiacos Championship Contribution
Mathieu Valbuena is an experienced creator in Olympiacos's 2019-20 title-winning side. His precise passing and set pieces give the team attacking variety during its league campaign.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering a supermassive compact object at the centre of the Milky Way.
Leeds United Defensive Reinforcement
Arrives from Freiburg as Leeds United strengthens its back line ahead of its first Premier League season since 2004.
Transfer to Chelsea
Timo Werner moves to Chelsea after playing for RB Leipzig. Chelsea signed the prolific German striker after he emerged as one of the Bundesliga's fastest attackers.
Premier League Championship
Jurgen Klopp wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and guides Liverpool to their first league championship in 30 years, securing the title with seven games remaining.
Demme Returns to His Family's Napoli Connection
Diego Demme moved from RB Leipzig to Napoli, bringing disciplined midfield screening to the team supported by his father.
Transfer to Chelsea
After a spell with Bayer Leverkusen, Kai Havertz signs for Chelsea. The young German international became a major acquisition after excelling in Leverkusen's attack.
Transfer to Arsenal
Thomas Partey joins Arsenal from Atletico Madrid. Arsenal activated the midfielder's release clause to improve its ball-winning and passing through midfield.
Promising Young Woman
Stars as Cassie Thomas in Promising Young Woman and receives an Academy Award nomination.
The Father
Plays Anne opposite Anthony Hopkins in the drama The Father.
Tenet Theatrical Release
Supports a large-scale theatrical release for Tenet during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the importance of cinema exhibition.
Tenet
Directs Tenet, a science-fiction action film structured around the concept of temporal inversion.
Tenet Production
Produces Tenet with Emma Thomas.
Tenet Screenplay
Writes the original screenplay for Tenet.
Budget Policy
The 2020 Budget under Rishi Sunak sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
Rishi Sunak presents the 2020 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.
NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Boris Johnson serves as Prime Minister: The NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.
NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
During Boris Johnson's government, the NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.
NHS Volunteer Responders Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.
NHS Volunteer Responders NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Boris Johnson serves as Prime Minister: The NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.
NHS Volunteer Responders
During Boris Johnson's government, the NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.
Emergency Homelessness Accommodation
Burnham supports hotel accommodation and continuing services for homeless people during the pandemic.
Phosphine Reported on Venus
Greaves and colleagues report a possible phosphine signature in Venus's clouds, prompting extensive debate and follow-up observations.
Frome Drainage Illustrates Urban Water Engineering
The concealed river continued to demonstrate how medieval navigation improvements and Victorian drainage works shaped modern Bristol. Its consequences survived in the location of streets and waterside infrastructure.
Preserved Mills Illustrate Early Mass Production
The physical fabric and machinery continued to document the origins of mechanised serial manufacture. The installation demonstrates the adaptation of existing dock infrastructure.
Premier League Championship
Jordan Henderson wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and leads the squad and wins the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award.
Inter Miami Begins MLS Competition
Beckham's ownership project reached the field when Inter Miami played its first Major League Soccer season. His work after retirement had helped establish a new professional club in South Florida.
Premier League Championship
Andrew Robertson wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and supplies overlapping runs and crosses from Liverpool's left flank.
Burgess Helps Pompey Reach League One Playoffs
Burgess anchors Portsmouth's defence during the 2019โ20 League One campaign, which ends in a promotion play-off defeat to Oxford United.
Promotion Captain Lifts Championship Trophy
Captains Leeds United as the club wins the 2019-20 Championship, ending a sixteen-year absence from the Premier League.
Promotion Season Right Back Play
Supports attacks from right-back and brings experience to Leeds United as the club returns to England's top division.
Premier League Championship
Trent Alexander-Arnold wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and contributes 13 league assists and provides incisive delivery from right-back.
Armstrong Thirty Goal Championship Season Begins
Armstrong develops as the main attacking outlet in Blackburn's Championship side, using acceleration to find space behind defenders.
Academy Wing Breakthrough
Doughty establishes himself in Charlton Athletic's senior side as an energetic left-sided academy graduate.
Peterborough Striker Brentford Arrival
Toney joined Brentford from Peterborough United and rapidly became the focal point of the club's promotion-winning attack.
Final Day Premier League Survival Goal
Jack Grealish scored against West Ham United on the final day of the season as Aston Villa retained their Premier League status.
Brentford Championship Thirty Goal Season
Watkins scored 25 regular-season Championship goals as Brentford narrowly missed direct promotion and then lost the playoff final.
Promotion Campaign Leading Striker
Leads the line for Leeds United during the Championship-winning season and supplies a regular source of goals for Marcelo Bielsa's team.
Premier League Loan Goalkeeping Success
Henderson impressed during a second loan season at Sheffield United, helping the newly promoted club finish ninth in the Premier League.
Chelsea Secure Champions League Qualification
Lampard guides Chelsea to a top-four Premier League finish despite a transfer ban at the start of his first managerial season.
FA Cup Final as Chelsea Manager
Lampard manages Chelsea against Arsenal in the FA Cup final, but his team are defeated 2-1 after taking an early lead.
Rangers Europa League Victory Over Braga
Gerrard guides Rangers past Braga in the Europa League knockout stage, demonstrating progress in European competition.
Rangers Remain Unbeaten in League Start
Gerrard builds a defensively resilient Rangers side that establishes an imposing lead early in the Scottish Premiership season.
Derby County Playing Arrival
Rooney joins Derby County as a player-coach, initially contributing on the pitch while developing his ambitions in management.
Derby Interim Management Role
Rooney takes interim charge of Derby County amid a difficult Championship season and begins the transition from player to full-time manager.
Promotion Season Wide Attacking Work
Provides left-sided width and chance creation while on loan from Manchester City during Leeds United's Championship title campaign.
Leicester Attacking Midfield Creativity
Maddison creates chances and scores from midfield during Leicester City's 2019-20 Premier League campaign, when the side finishes fifth and qualifies for Europe.
Henderson Premier League Captain
Henderson captains Liverpool to their first league championship in 30 years, maintaining the team's standards through an exceptional season.
Player of the Year
Liverpool captain Henderson wins the writers prize for his leadership, work rate and midfield direction during the clubโs long-awaited Premier League title season.
Promotion Season Holding Midfielder
Controls space in front of the Leeds United defence as Marcelo Bielsa's team secures promotion to the Premier League.
Play-Off Semi-Final Winner Against Romania
Gylfi Sigurรฐsson scores both Iceland goals against Romania to secure a 2โ1 victory in the European Championship qualifying play-off semi-final.
AMIGA Maps Andromeda Circumgalactic Halo
Project AMIGA uses background quasars to map ionized gas around M31 in greater detail, showing a layered halo extending far beyond the visible stellar disk.
Golden Bear for There Is No Evil
The film There Is No Evil, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival.
Irish Defender Loan from Fulham
Cyrus Christie joined Nottingham Forest on loan from Fulham for the 2020-21 Championship season. The Republic of Ireland international gave the side experience at right-back.
Championship Winning Captain
Captains Leeds United to the 2019โ20 Championship title and promotion to the Premier League after a sixteen-year absence.
Large Hadron Collider Detector Upgrades
Sees ATLAS, CMS, ALICE and LHCb continue major detector and data-acquisition upgrades in preparation for higher-rate Run 3 collisions.
Acerbi Protects Lazio's Champions League Return
Francesco Acerbi anchors Lazio's defensive unit as the team qualifies for the Champions League after a strong Serie A campaign.
Petagna Adds Central-Forward Depth
Andrea Petagna signed for Napoli from SPAL and offered hold-up play and aerial presence as an alternative in the attack.
Immobile Wins European Golden Shoe
Ciro Immobile scores 36 goals in the 2019โ20 Serie A season and earns the European Golden Shoe after a remarkable individual campaign.
Record-Equalling Thirty-Six League Goals
Ciro Immobile scores 36 times in Serie A during 2019โ20, matching the league's single-season record and securing the European Golden Shoe.
Gattuso's Coppa Italia Winning Side
Gennaro Gattuso coached Napoli to victory against Juventus in the 2020 Coppa Italia final after a penalty shootout.
Salzburg to Liverpool Signing
Takumi Minamino joined Liverpool from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020 after impressing against the club in the Champions League group stage.
Basaksehir Moldovan Central Defender
Alexandru Epureanu organises central defending and contributes aerial strength as the club makes history with a league championship.
Transfer to Inter Milan
Inter Milan recruits Achraf Hakimi, formerly of Real Madrid. Inter acquired the attacking wing-back after his productive loan period at Borussia Dortmund.
Debut Season Serie A Title
Wins the 2019-20 Serie A title in his first Juventus season after gradually adapting to the league's defensive demands following his move from Ajax.
Premier League Championship
Virgil van Dijk wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and marshals the defence and maintains a commanding presence across the league campaign.
Barcelona Manager Appointment
Returns to Barcelona as first-team manager after previously starring for the club as a defender.
Premier League Championship
Georginio Wijnaldum wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and retains possession under pressure and anchors Liverpool's hardworking midfield.
Berghuis Feyenoord League Leading Scorer
Steven Berghuis finishes joint top of the Eredivisie scoring standings in the curtailed 2019โ20 season, becoming Feyenoord's main source of goals and chances.
Osimhen Joins from Lille
Victor Osimhen transferred from Lille to Napoli and developed into a leading Serie A striker through his pace and movement.
Grigg's Sunderland League One Season
Grigg remains part of Sunderland's forward group during a League One campaign disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Premier League Return Versatility
Helps Leeds United earn promotion and becomes known for adapting effectively to several positions under Marcelo Bielsa.
Title Winning Utility Player
Performs several roles in midfield and defence as Leeds United claims the Championship title and promotion in 2020.
COVID-19 Protection Measures
Rehman oversees measures intended to protect MINURSO military observers while maintaining mission activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Standing Police Capacity
Shahkar serves as Team Leader of the United Nations Standing Police Capacity, supporting police components in peace operations.
Swiderski PAOK Attacking Role
Karol Swiderski gives PAOK a mobile centre-forward option after joining from Jagiellonia Bialystok. The Polish striker's intelligent movement creates chances in domestic and European fixtures.
Bundesliga Thirty-Four Goal Season
Robert Lewandowski finishes the 2019-20 Bundesliga season with 34 goals and leads Bayernโs domestic scoring campaign.
West Ham Premier League Defence
Fabiaลski remained a trusted goalkeeper for West Ham, using positioning and shot-stopping to give stability to an improving league side.
Championship Midfield Running
Connects Leeds United's pressing and attacking transitions from central midfield during the title-winning 2019-20 season.
Wolves Right-Sided Defensive Recruit
Arrives at Wolverhampton Wanderers from Barcelona in 2020 and brings Champions League experience to Premier League full-back play.
Transfer to Manchester City
Ruben Dias leaves Benfica to take up a new playing role with Manchester City. City signed Benfica's Portugal centre-back to bring greater stability and leadership to the defence.
Semedo Olympiacos Domestic Double
Ruben Semedo contributes at centre-back as Olympiacos secure the 2019-20 Greek league and cup double. His physical defending provides protection alongside teammates during the club's domestic success.
Manchester City Defensive Foundation
Arrives from Benfica and improves Manchester City's central defensive organisation as the club wins the 2020-21 Premier League title.
Juventus Italian Championship Retained
Ronaldo scored prolifically during Juventus's successful defence of the Serie A title, supplying goals from penalties, open play and aerial situations.
Two Goals in Juventus Title Win Against Lazio
Ronaldo scored twice against Lazio as Juventus strengthened their position at the top of Serie A during the 2019-20 title run.
Wolverhampton to Liverpool Transfer
Diogo Jota signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 and immediately offered goals and flexible movement across Liverpool's forward line.
Wolves Young Striker Transfer
Signs for Wolves from Porto as a teenage forward and gains first-team Premier League experience while developing his all-round game.
Wolves Wing Play and Leeds Move
Establishes himself as a quick wide attacker at Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Leeds United and appearing in the Premier League.
Manchester United Midfield Goal Involvement
Becomes a principal source of goals and assists at Manchester United after joining from Sporting CP in January 2020.
Premier League Midfield Responsibility
Kenny McLean was a regular Norwich City midfielder during the 2019-20 Premier League season, contributing passing and defensive work despite the club's relegation.
Basaksehir Veteran Senegalese Striker
Demba Ba supplies experienced penalty-area finishing during ฤฐstanbul Baลakลehirโs 2019โ20 championship campaign.
Premier League Championship
Sadio Mane wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and delivers 18 league goals and relentless movement from the left flank.
Manรฉ Pressing in Liverpool Championship
Manรฉ's relentless running and goals help Liverpool claim the 2019โ20 Premier League title under Klopp.
Champions League Final with Paris
Idrissa Gueye is part of Paris Saint-Germain's squad as the club reaches its first Champions League final. Bayern Munich win the match by a single goal.
Two Goals End Liverpool Unbeaten Run
Ismaรฏla Sarr scores twice and supplies an assist as Watford beat Liverpool 3-0. The victory ends Liverpool's long unbeaten Premier League sequence.
Basaksehir Serbian Attacking Midfielder
Danijel Aleksic offers forward passing and secondary scoring threats during ฤฐstanbul Baลakลehirโs first Sรผper Lig title campaign.
Basaksehir Slovak Defensive Veteran
Martin Skrtel adds physicality and leadership to ฤฐstanbul Baลakลehirโs central defence during the 2019โ20 title run.
Lobotka Joins Napoli's Midfield
Stanislav Lobotka signed from Celta Vigo, eventually becoming a central figure in Napoli's build-up play and pressing resistance.
Transfer to Manchester City
Manchester City completes the signing of Ferran Torres from Valencia. City brought the Spanish winger from Valencia to develop a direct option across its front line.
Swansea Late Winner in Promotion Push
Scores a late winner away to Swansea City during the decisive weeks of Leeds United's 2019-20 promotion campaign.
Barcelona First-Team Arrival
Joins Barcelona from Las Palmas and quickly establishes himself as a first-team midfielder.
Europa League Quarter Final Campaign
Features in Wolvesโ attacking play during the Europa League run that reaches the quarter-finals against Sevilla.
Championship Final Captaincy
Jansson captained Brentford in the playoff final against Fulham, providing aerial leadership despite the club's extra-time defeat.
Basaksehir First League Title as Manager
Okan Buruk guides ฤฐstanbul Baลakลehir to the first Turkish Sรผper Lig championship in the clubโs history.
Basaksehir Turkish Playmaker Championship
Irfan Can Kahveci drives attacking transitions and contributes technically in midfield as ฤฐstanbul Baลakลehir top the table.
Basaksehir Long Serving Captain Title
Mahmut Tekdemir serves as a long-standing midfield presence during the first national championship in ฤฐstanbul Baลakลehirโs history.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for an unmistakable poetic voice that makes individual existence universal.
Neptune Dark Storm Reversal
Hubble observations show a large Neptune dark vortex reversing its southward drift and moving back northward.
Neptune Companion Dark Spot
Hubble detects a smaller temporary dark feature near Neptune's giant northern vortex.
Arrokoth Methanol Ice
Spectral analysis identifies methanol ice and other surface materials on Arrokoth, providing clues to its primitive chemical history.
Arrokoth Gentle Formation
McKinnon and colleagues conclude that Arrokoth's lobes likely joined in a slow, gentle merger during early Solar System formation.
Discovery of WD 1856 b
Leads discovery of a giant planet transiting a white dwarf star.
Discovery of TOI-700 d
Leads confirmation of Earth-size TOI-700 d in the habitable zone of its star.
Discovery of AU Microscopii b
Leads confirmation of a young transiting planet around nearby star AU Microscopii.
Hubble Constant
Refines distance ladder measurements that test the expansion history of the Big Bang universe.
Juno Polar Cyclone Monitoring
Juno observations track the persistent geometric arrangements of cyclones around Jupiter's poles.
Voyager Power Conservation
Directs power-management measures that preserve critical Voyager engineering and science operations as electrical output declines.
Pandemic Disrupts Algerian Economy
COVID 19 restrictions and weak energy markets place heavy pressure on output and public finances.
Pandemic Disrupts Algerian Economy
COVID 19 restrictions and weak energy markets place heavy pressure on output and public finances.
Nawaf Succeeds As Emir
Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah becomes emir after Sabah's death in September 2020.