Vol. 2020s · No. 2020 · PRICE 25¢
The 2020 Times
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March 11, 2020 | Global Health
The Year the World Stood Still
The year 2020 reshaped global society through an unprecedented pandemic, social justice movements, and rapid digital shifts. Amid isolation and upheaval, moments of solidarity and breakthrough redefined human connection.
Racial Justice Movement After George Floyd's Murder
Millions took to the streets globally to protest systemic racism and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
'Parasite' Makes Academy Award History
Bong Joon-ho’s South Korean thriller 'Parasite' became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the 92nd Academy Awards.
Also this year
Tragic Death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant
January 26, 2020 | Calabasas, USA
Basketball icon Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others tragically died in a helicopter crash in California, sparking worldwide grief.
SpaceX Launches NASA Astronauts to Orbit
May 30, 2020 | Space Exploration
SpaceX successfully launched the Demo-2 mission with astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, marking the first crewed orbital flight from US soil in nearly a decade.
Catastrophic Port Explosion in Beirut
August 4, 2020 | Beirut, Lebanon
A massive blast caused by improperly stored ammonium nitrate devastated the port of Beirut, killing over 200 people and leaving thousands homeless.
Joe Biden Wins Record-Setting US Election
November 2020 | Politics
Joe Biden defeated incumbent Donald Trump in a tense, record-turnout presidential election held amidst safety protocols and mail-in voting debates.
Taylor Swift Drops Surprise Album 'Folklore'
July 24, 2020 | Music Industry
Taylor Swift unexpectedly released her critically acclaimed indie-folk album 'Folklore', perfectly capturing the quiet isolation and reflection of quarantine culture.