Soleimani Strike
Authorises the strike that kills Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
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2020 in United States of America
Explore 103 historical events and records for United States of America in 2020.
Historical records for United States of America in 2020
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January
Soleimani Strike Announcement
Announces killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in a U.S. strike.
First Impeachment Trial Begins
Faces first Senate impeachment trial.
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.
Death of Kobe Bryant
Death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash.
February
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.
Michael Bloomberg Endorsement
Says he supports Michael Bloomberg during the 2020 presidential campaign.
COVID-19
Named to lead the White House coronavirus task force.
South Carolina Primary
Wins the South Carolina Democratic primary.
March
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.
CDC Visit on COVID
Visits CDC to discuss coronavirus response.
Travel Restrictions from Europe
Announces travel restrictions from Europe due to COVID-19.
COVID-19
Declares a national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 National Emergency
Declares a national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Moderna begins early human testing of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19
Helps lead coronavirus vaccine research at the National Institutes of Health.
COVID-19
Contributes to rapid design of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine antigen.
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.
Defense Production Act Use
Invokes Defense Production Act to boost medical supplies.
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.
COVID Task Force Briefings
Conducts daily coronavirus task force briefings.
Death of Kenny Rogers
Death of country singer Kenny Rogers.
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.
CARES Act
The Act provides emergency payments, unemployment support, business lending and public-health funding.
CARES Act Signing
Signs the CARES Act economic relief package.
COVID-19
Signs the CARES Act relief package.
Small Business Relief Announcement
Highlights Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses.
April
Mask Guidance Briefings
Holds briefings as federal health agencies update mask guidance.
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.
Economic Reopening Guidelines
Announces phased guidelines for reopening the U.S. economy.
May
Death of Little Richard
Death of rock and roll singer Little Richard.
Operation Warp Speed Launch
Announces initiative to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development.
Death of George Floyd
Death of George Floyd during an arrest, sparking global protests.
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