2020 in Oceania, Sovereign states, Tuvalu
Tuvalu became independent from the United Kingdom in 1978 and is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.


2020 in Oceania, Sovereign states, Vanuatu
The Republic of Vanuatu became independent from France and the United Kingdom in 1980 and is a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, British Overseas Territories
The British Overseas Territories are territories that have not been granted independence. Most are self-governing and are lightly populated.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, British Overseas Territories, Pitcairn Islands
The Pitcairn Islands are the only British Overseas Territory located in the Pacific Ocean.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, Chile
Chile declared its independence from Spain on September 18, 1810.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, France
French colonization of Oceania began in 1834 when Catholic missionaries arrived in Tahiti.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, France, French Polynesia
French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France since 2003, though it is often referred to as an overseas country due to its degree of autonomy.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, France, New Caledonia
New Caledonia is a special collectivity of France since 1998.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, France, Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna is an overseas collectivity of France since 2003.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, United States
The United States expansion into the Pacific beginning with Baker Island and Howland Island in 1857.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, United States, American Samoa
American Samoa is an unincorporated unorganized territory of the U.S.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, United States, Hawaii
Hawaii became a state of the United States on August 21, 1959. It consists of eight major islands and 129 smaller islands.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, United States, Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands is a commonwealth in political union with and under the sovereignty of the United States.


2020 in Oceania, Dependencies, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands
The United States Minor Outlying Islands are small, isolated islands or atolls in the Pacific Ocean. Most are uninhabited, although they may be administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as National Wildlife Refuges. They are unincorporated territories of the U.S.


2020 in Oceania, Culture, Television
The long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours continues filming by limiting studio access and practicing social distancing. As of April 21, the country reported 6,547 cases of infection and 67 deaths related to COVID-19.


2020 in Oman
This articles lists events from the year 2020 in Oman.


2020 in Pakistan, Deaths, December
2 December - Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali 15th Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2002 to 2004


2020 in Pakistan, Deaths, December
31 December - Total 10105+ Persons were died due to COVID-19 during February to 31 December 2020.


2020 in Palau
The following lists events that happened during 2020 in the Republic of Palau.


2020 in Philippine music
The following is a list of notable events that are related to Philippine music in 2020.


2020 in Philippine music
For extended information about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on music industry, see Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the music industry.


2020 in Philippine music, Releases in 2020
The following albums are to be released in 2020 locally. Note: All soundtracks are not included in this list.


2020 in Philippine music, Concerts and music festivals
NOTE: Because of the coronavirus pandemic's start of local transmission in March 2020, all shows from March 2020 onwards were postponed or cancelled.


2020 in Philippine sports
The following is a list of notable events and developments that are related to Philippine sports in 2020.


2020 in Philippine sports
For extended information about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the sports industry, see Impact of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic on sports.


2020 in Philippine television
The following is a list of events affecting Philippine television in 2020. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings, as well as information about controversies and carriage disputes.


2020 in Philippine television, Debuts, Major networks, A2Z
Notes^   Originally aired on ABS-CBN^    Originally aired on GMA^   Originally aired on Yey! ^   Originally aired on Jeepney TV^   Originally aired on Kapamilya Channel^   Originally aired on NBN (now PTV)^   Originally aired on Knowledge Channel^   Originally aired on Q (now GMA News TV)


2020 in Philippine television, Debuts, Major networks, TV5
Notes^   Originally aired on ABS-CBN^    Originally aired on Colours^   Originally aired on Sari-Sari Channel^   Originally aired on GMA Network^   Originally aired on RPN (now CNN Philippines)^   Originally aired on One Screen


2020 in Philippine television, Debuts, State-owned networks, PTV
The following are programs that debuted on People's Television Network:


2020 in Philippine television, Debuts, Video streaming services
The following are programs that debuted on video streaming services:


2020 in Philippine television, Finales, State-owned networks, PTV
The following are programs that ended on People's Television Network:


2020 in Philippine television, Networks
The following are a list of free-to-air and cable channels or networks launches and closures in 2020.


2020 in Philippine television, Networks, Stations changing network affiliation
The following is a list of television stations that have made or will make noteworthy affiliation switches in 2020.


2020 in Philippine television, Networks, Rebranded
The following is a list of television stations or cable channels that have made or will make noteworthy network rebrands in 2020.


2020 in Philippine television, Networks, Stopped broadcasting
The following is a list of stations and channels or networks that have stopped broadcasting or (temporarily) off the air in 2020.


2020 in Philippine television, Networks, Cancelled
The following is a list of television stations or cable channels that have the network cancellation in 2020.


2020 in Philippine television, Services
The following are a list of television operators or providers and streaming media platforms or services launches and closures in 2020.


2020 in Philippine television, Services, Rebranded
The following is a list of streaming providers that have made or will make noteworthy service rebrands in 2020.


2020 in Philippine television, Services, Stopped operating
The following is a list of providers and platforms or services that have stopped operating or streaming in 2020.


2020 in Qatar
This is a list of notable events that occurred in 2020 in Qatar.


2020 in RXF
2020 is the 9th year in the history of RXF, the largest mixed martial arts promotion based in Romania. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Romania, the promotion went on hiatus. It resumed holding events after the middle of the year.


2020 in RXF, Brave CF 36 (Cancelled)
Brave CF 36: Brewin vs. Patterson was a planned mixed martial arts event originally to take place on April 13, 2020 in Bucharest, Romania. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed.


2020 in RXF, Brave CF 35
Brave CF 35: Fakhreddine vs. Cortese was a mixed martial arts event that took place on July 20, 2020 at the Berăria H in Bucharest, Romania.


2020 in RXF, Brave CF 36
Brave CF 35: Todd vs. Amílcar was a mixed martial arts event that took place on July 27, 2020 at the Berăria H in Bucharest, Romania.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation
The year 2020 was the 6th year in the history of the Rizin Fighting Federation, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. The season started with Rizin Fighting Federation in Hamamatsu. It started broadcasting through a television agreement with  Fuji Television. In North America and Europe Rizin FF is available on PPV all over the world and on FITE TV.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 21 – Hamamatsu
Rizin 21 – Hamamatsu was a Combat sport event held by the Rizin Fighting Federation on February 22, 2020 at the Hamamatsu Arena in Hamamatsu, Japan.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 22 – Starting Over
Rizin 22 – Starting Over was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on August 9, 2020 at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 22 – Starting Over, Background
The event was initially planned to be held on April 19, 2020 at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan However, the event was cancelled on April 2, 2020, due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 23 – Calling Over
Rizin 23 – Calling Over was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on August 10, 2020 at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 23 – Calling Over, Background
A Rizin Bantamweight Championship bout for the vacant title between former title challenger Kai Asakura and Hiromasa Ougikubo served as the event headliner. Former Rizin Bantamweight champion Manel Kape announced on March 30, 2020 that he would be relinquishing the bantamweight title and announce he has signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 24 – Saitama
Rizin  24 – Saitama was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on September 27, 2020 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 24 – Saitama, Background
The first two fights announced for Rizin 24 was a bantamweight bout between Kai Asakura and Shoji Maruyama, as well as a women's strawweight bout between Rena Kubota and Emi Tomimatsu. A fight between two MMA veterans was announced as well, as Takasuke Kume took on Satoru Kitaoka. The main event was a kickboxing fight between Tenshin Nasukawa and Koji.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 25 – Osaka
Rizin  25 – Osaka was a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on November 21, 2020 at the Osaka-jō Hall in Osaka, Japan.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 25 – Osaka, Background
During the press conference prior to Rizin 25, Rizin CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara confirmed that nine fights were finalized for the card.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 25 – Osaka, Background
Rizin standout Mikuru Asakura will fight the former Shooto Lightweight champion Yutaka Saito for the inaugual featherweight title. Former Bantamweight title challenger Hiromasa Ougikubo is scheduled to fight Kenta Takizawa. Former starwweight King of Pancrase Daichi Kitakata is scheduled to face the ZST Flyweight champion Tatsuki Saomoto.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 25 – Osaka, Background
Two additional MMA bouts were announced: Yojiro Uchimura vs. Kyohei Hagiwara in the featherweight division and Ryuichiro Sumimura vs. Gota Yamashita in the welterweight division. The remaining four fights are kickboxing bouts: Taiga Kawabe will fight Yuma Yamahata, Yuma Yamaguchi is scheduduled to fight Shohei Asahara, Hidenori Ebata will take on Isami Sano and Jin Mandokoro is set to go up against Syuto Sato. A fight between Kotetsu Boku and Rikuto Shirakawa was later added to the card.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 26 – Saitama
Rizin  26 – Saitama was a combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on December 31, 2020 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 26 – Saitama, Background
The card was headlined by a rematch for the Rizin bantamweight championship, in his first title defense the reigning bantamweight champion Kai Asakura has meet the former champion Kyoji Horiguchi. The two met previously in a non-title bout, with Asakura winning by knockout.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 26 – Saitama, Background
Olympic silver medalist Shinobu Ota, has signed with Rizin Fighting Championship, he made his MMA debut against the veteran Hideo Tokoro.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 26 – Saitama, Background
Former RIZIN Super Atomweight champion Ayaka Hamasaki was set to fight Miyuu Yamamoto for the vacant Super Atomweight title.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 26 – Saitama, Background
Tenshin Nasukawa was scheduled to fight Kumandoi Phetjaroenvit, while Takanori Gomi was scheduled to fight Koji under special standup rules. Gomi's weight limit was 75 kg and Koji's 65 kg. The rules of the bout forbid grappling and kicking, while both fighters wore 12oz gloves.


2020 in Rizin Fighting Federation, Rizin 26 – Saitama, Background
Sakura Mori missed weight for her atomweight bout with Eru Takebayashi by 1.7 kg.


2020 in Road FC
The year 2020 is the 11th year in the history of the Road Fighting Championship, a mma promotion based in South Korea. 2020 starts with ARC 001.


2020 in Road FC, ARC 003
AfreecaTV ROAD Championship ARC 003  is a mixed martial arts event scheduled to be held by Road FC on August 29, 2020, at the Hot6ix Afreeca Colosseum, Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea.


2020 in Road FC, ARC 002
AfreecaTV ROAD Championship ARC 002  is a mixed martial arts event scheduled to be held by Road FC on July 18, 2020, at the Hot6ix Afreeca Colosseum, Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea.


2020 in Road FC, ARC 001
AfreecaTV ROAD Championship ARC 001  is a mixed martial arts event scheduled to be held by Road FC on May 23, 2020, at the Hot6ix Afreeca Colosseum, Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing
The 2020 season was the 18th season of competitive kickboxing in Romania. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Romania, the promotions went on hiatus. They resumed holding events after the middle of the year.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, OSS Fighters 05
OSS Fighters 05 was a kickboxing event produced by the OSS Fighters that took place on February 7, 2020, at the Sala Polivalentă in Bucharest, Romania.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, KO Masters 7
KO Masters 7 was a kickboxing event produced by the KO Masters that took place on February 10, 2020, at the Berăria H in Bucharest, Romania.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, Dynamite Fighting Show 7
Dynamite Fighting Show 7 (also known as  David vs. Goliath 2) was a combat sport event produced by the Dynamite Fighting Show that took place on March 5, 2020 at the Sala Polivalentă in Arad, Romania. The event was sold out.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, Dynamite Fighting Show 8
Dynamite Fighting Show 8 (also known as  Capital Fight) was a combat sport event produced by the Dynamite Fighting Show that took place on August 20, 2020 at the Arenele Romane in Bucharest, Romania.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, Colosseum Tournament 19
Colosseum Tournament 19 was a kickboxing event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on September 25, 2020 in Debrecen, Hungary.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, Colosseum Tournament 20
Colosseum Tournament 20 (also known as  Dey Grand Prix) was a kickboxing event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on October 23, 2020 at the Sala Polivalentă in Arad, Romania.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, Colosseum Tournament 21
Colosseum Tournament 21 (also known as  Young Lions) was a kickboxing event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on November 27, 2020 at Colosseum Tournament Studios in Bucharest, Romania.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, Dynamite Fighting Show 9
Dynamite Fighting Show 9: Stoica vs. Voronin III (also known as  Day of Revenge) was a kickboxing event produced by the Dynamite Fighting Show that took place on December 4, 2020 at Horia Demian Arena in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, Dynamite Fighting Show 9, Results
1 The co-main event between Florin Lambagiu and Ion Grigore was canceled after at least one of the fighters tested positive for COVID-19.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, KO Masters 8
KO Masters 8 was a kickboxing event produced by the KO Masters that took place on December 16, 2020 in Bucharest, Romania.


2020 in Romanian kickboxing, Colosseum Tournament 22
Colosseum Tournament 22: Ostrovanu vs. Căliniuc (also known as  Clash of Heroes) was a kickboxing event produced by the Colosseum Tournament that took place on December 18, 2020 at Colosseum Tournament Studios in Bucharest, Romania.


2020 in Saudi Arabia
The following lists events in the year 2020 in Saudi Arabia.


2020 in Scandinavian music
The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2020. (Go to last year in Scandinavian music or next year in Scandinavian music.)


2020 in Scottish television
This is a list of events in Scottish television from 2020.


2020 in Singapore
The following lists events that happened during 2020 in the Republic of Singapore.


2020 in Singapore, Events
Below, events for the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore have the "CP" prefix.


2020 in Solomon Islands
The following lists events that happened during 2020 in the Solomon Islands.


2020 in Somalia, Events
Ongoing – Somali Civil War (2009–present); COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia


2020 in South Africa, Incumbents, Cabinet
The Cabinet, together with the President and the Deputy President, forms the Executive.


2020 in South Korea
The following lists events in the year 2020 in South Korea.


2020 in South Korean football
The 2020 South Korean football season started in May 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. K League was scheduled to begin on February 29, but the season was suspended until the pandemic slowed. Players must be tested before each match, and are restricted from talking to other players.


2020 in South Korean music
The following is a list of notable events and releases that have happened, or are expected to happen in 2020 in music in South Korea.


2020 in South Korean television
This is a list of Television in South Korea related events from 2020.


2020 in South Korean television, Ending
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2020 in South Sudan
This article lists events from the year 2020 in South Sudan


2020 in South Sudan, Events
Ongoing – South Sudanese Civil War, Sudanese nomadic conflicts, ethnic violence in South Sudan


2020 in Southern Africa
The following lists events that happened during  2020 in Southern Africa. The countries are those described in the United Nations geoscheme for Africa|Southern Africa.


2020 in Southern Africa
The population of Southern Africa is 67,324,356 as of April 18, 2020, based on the latest United Nations estimates. The Southern Africa population is equivalent to 0.87% of the total world population.


2020 in Southern Africa, Countries, Botswana
Botswana - Changed its name from Bechuanaland Protectorate to Botswana when it declared its independence from the United Kingdom on September 30, 1966. Thecapital of the Republic of Botswana is Gaborone. The country is a member of the African Union (AU), the Commonwealth, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the United Nations (UN).


2020 in Southern Africa, Countries, Eswatini
Eswatini (Swaziland) - Was officially the Kingdom of Swaziland until 2018; it achieved its independence from the United Kingdom in 1968. The executive capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Eswatini is Mbabane; the traditional, spiritual, and legislative capital is Lobamba. Eswatini is a member of the SADC, the AU, the Commonwealth, and the UN.


2020 in Southern Africa, Countries, Lesotho
Lesotho - A country enclaved in South Africa. Basutoland declared its independence from the United Kingdom on October 4, 1966 and became the Kingdom of Lesotho. Today it is a member of the AU, the Commonwealth, the SADC, and the UN. Its capital is Maseru.


2020 in Southern Africa, Countries, Namibia
Namibia - The Namibian War of Independence led to independence from South Africa on March 21, 1990. Walvis Bay and the Penguin Islands were ceded to the Republic of Namibia in 1994. Namibia is a member of the AU, SADC, and UN. The capital is Windhoek.


2020 in Southern Africa, Countries, South Africa
South Africa - The Union of South Africa became a self-governing dominion of the British Empire in 1910 and became the Republic of South Africa in 1961. It ended Apartheid and gained majority rule on April 27, 1994. The administrative capital is Pretoria, the legislative capital is Cape Town, and the judicial capital is Bloemfontein.


2020 in Sri Lanka
The following lists notable events that will occur and take place during 2020 in Sri Lanka.


2020 in Swedish football
The 2020 season is the 123rd season of competitive football in Sweden. The men's team will participate in UEFA Euro 2020 as well as in the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League, and the women's team will be attempting to qualify for the UEFA Women's Euro 2021.


2020 in Syria
This article lists events from the year 2020 in Syria.


2020 in Syria, Events
For events related to the Civil War, see History of the Syrian Civil War (2020–present)


2020 in Taiwan
Events from the year 2020 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 109 according to the official Republic of China calendar. Taiwan is ranked 28th least corrupt country by Transparency International, placed 3rd for Asia-Australasia and 11th globally on Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index, Scoring 93/100 in Freedom in the World 2020 by Freedom House and was the only country in Asia catergorized as "Open" in CIVICUS's People Power Under Attack 2020.


2020 in Thailand
The year 2020 is the 239th year of the Rattanakosin Kingdom of Thailand. It is the fifth year in the reign of King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), and is reckoned as year 2563 in the Buddhist Era. The year was most significantly marked the by the global COVID-19 pandemic, which reached Thailand in January, as well as widespread youth-led protest movements against the government and for reform of the monarchy.


2020 in Turkmenistan
Events in the year 2020 in Turkmenistan. Unlike other countries in 2020, Turkmenistan has not significantly been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 24 April 2020, Turkmenistan has still not had any reported cases of COVID-19. However, many experts claim that the virus may be spreading in the country unreported, due to the government's control on information about the virus.


2020 in UFC
The year 2020 was the 28th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States.


2020 in UFC, Partnership
Starting in 2021, a partnership between the UFC and Dapper Labs's Flow platform for MMA fans to own, maintain and trade UFC-branded collectibles was announced on February 26, 2020.


2020 in UFC, Partnership
Onwards from April 2021, the UFC announced Venum as their exclusive outfitting partner on July 11, 2020.


2020 in UFC, 2020 by the numbers
The numbers below records the events, fights, techniques and fighters held or performed for the year of  2020 in UFC.


2020 in UFC, Releases and retirements
These fighters have either been released from their UFC contracts, announced their retirement or joined other promotions:


2020 in UFC, Debut UFC fighters
The following fighters fought their first UFC fight in 2020:


2020 in UFC, Suspended fighters
The list below is based on fighters suspended either by (1) United States Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) or World Anti- Doping Agency (WADA) for violation of taking prohibited substances or non-analytical incidents, (2) by local commissions on misconduct during the fights or at event venues, or (3) by the UFC for reasons also stated below.


2020 in United Kingdom politics and government, History by issue
Note: this section is for describing issues in narrative format if desired.


2020 in United Kingdom politics and government, History by issue, Brexit
In January 2020, The United Kingdom and Gibraltar left the European Union, beginning an 11-month transition period, during which they remain in the Single Market and Customs Union.


2020 in United Kingdom politics and government, History by issue, Climate change
In December 2019, the World Meteorological Organization released its annual climate report revealing that climate impacts are worsening. They found the global sea temperatures are rising as well as land temperatures worldwide. 2019 is the last year in a decade that is the warmest on record.


2020 in United Kingdom politics and government, History by issue, Climate change
Global carbon emissions hit a record high in 2019, even though the rate of increase slowed somewhat, according to a report from Global Carbon Project.


2020 in United States politics and government
Events in 2020 pertaining to politics and government in the United States.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency
Note: This section is provided for updates by government body or agency in a narrative format if desired.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Census Bureau
The 2020 United States census was plagued with problems. The COVID-19 pandemic caused delays and made data collection difficult. President Trump's attempts to politicize the census and not count immigrants resulted in further confusion, undercounts, and delays, so that the Census Bureau was forced to miss its December 31 deadline for determining Congressional redistricting. It is generally assumed that undercounting immigrants could swing the apportionment of at least three Congressional seats from blue to red states.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Congressional Budget Office
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts the federal budget deficit will reach $1 billion for the first time since 2012. Deficits will rise from 4.6% to 5.4% of GDP by 2030, the highest since World War II.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Defense Department
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper warns in early January that Kata'ib Hezbollah, the group responsible for the attack on the embassy in Baghdad, may be planning new attacks in Iraq, and that the U.S. is prepared to preemptive attacks. A short while later, a U.S. airstrike at the Baghdad International Airport killed top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Defense Department
In January, the Army prohibited its members from using TikTok, saying the Chinese-owned social media poses a security risk.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Defense Department
Heavy traffic apparently fueled by fears of a return of the draft for the first time since 1973 caused the Selective Service System website to crash on January 3.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Defense Department
The U.S. military deployed a new submarine-launched low-yield nuclear weapon, seen as critical to countering the threat posed by Russia's arsenal of smaller tactical nukes. The new warheads, the first new U.S. nuclear weapon in decades, were first produced in February 2019.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Defense Department
On March 2, President Trump sent the nomination of Kenneth Braithwaite for United States Secretary of the Navy to the Senate. Braithwaite's predecessor, Richard Spencer, resigned in November 2019 after criticizing the pardoning of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who had been accused of war crimes.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Defense Department
In mid-March, Secretary Esper announced thirteen cases of COVID-19 among the military and their dependents, suspended tours of The Pentagon, and imposed a 60-day travel ban on service members, DOD employees, and their dependents. Participation of U.S. forces in military exercises in Europe, South Korea, Africa, and Antarctica have also been restricted or reduced.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Defense Department
The DoD plans to suspend publication of Stars and Stripes on September 30 and dissolve the organization by January 31, 2021.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Defense Department
Secrtary Esper was fired on November 9, after former VP Joe Biden was declared the winner of the presidential election. Christopher C. Miller is named Acting Secretary. Esper had supported renaming military bases that honor Confederate soldiers and had disagreed with the President on deploying troops to suppress demonstrations.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, EPA
In December 2019, the EPA announced that it will seek to address concerns emphasized by American farmers over new rules for blending biofuels.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, EPA
New rules proposed on January 3 would exempt long-term accumulative effects such as climate change from being considered in the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act. Court cases extending back to the Obama administration have ruled that such effects must be taken into consideration.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, EPA
The EPA announced on December 7 that it would not strengthen standards for particulate-matter air pollution, despite evidence that such a change would save thousands of lives.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Education Department
In December 2019, consumer advocates sued the U.S. Department of Education and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, alleging that these government agencies had failed to protect student loan borrowers. The lawsuit provides an overview of the alleged problems. The U.S. Department of Education is the biggest player in the student loan world, handling hundreds of billions of dollars in federal student loan debt. Rather than managing this sprawling portfolio itself, however, the Department outsources operations to several large servicing companies.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Education Department
Large student loan servicing firms such as Navient, FedLoan Servicing have been faced with allegations of violations of consumer protection statutes. But the Department of Education has largely not addressed these issues, and has omitted to oversee its servicers (who receive billions from taxpayers).


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Education Department
The Education Department announced in February that it was changing the rules for more than 800 rural schools, cutting off federal funds designed to help poor, rural schools.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, FEMA
President Trump has made Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid available for Puerto Rico since the December 29, 2019, earthquake. However, as of January 9, only $1.5 billion of the $9.7 billion approved by Congress has been released.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, FEMA
FEMA says it may bill 2015–2018 California fire victims if Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) goes bankrupt.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Intelligence community
President Trump nominates former Congressman John Ratcliffe (R-TX) as Director of National Intelligence for the second time. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to support Ratcliffe. Since Dan Coats resigned in August 2019 because of differences with the president, Trump appointed two acting directors, emphasizing loyalty over competence or experience.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, NASA
NASA may return to manned-flights in 2020, in cooperation with private companies such as Boeing.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, NASA
Two veteran NASA astronauts, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, were launched in NASA's first manned flight on May 30, 2020, in a spaceship (SpaceX Dragon 2) built by Space Exploration Technologies Corp. A four-person crew flew a second flight on November 16.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Post Office
Following 13 straight years of financial losses (mostly due to a requirement that it fund health care for the next 80 years), the United States Postal Service may be privatized in 2020.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Post Office
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy introduced cost-cutting measures in August that were widely seen as designed to lower voter turnout, including the removal of mail-sorting machines and the removal of public, blue mailboxes. DeJoy walked back some of his reforms after sharp criticism, but the effect of his actions is likely to persist until after the November 3 election. DeJoy is a major contributor to President Trump, and he is being investigated for conflicts of interest. He and the USPS are being sued by 20 states.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to make it harder for 500,000 older Americans to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it was revealed in March.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, State Department
The situation in Iraq causes Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to postpone a planned visit to Ukraine and other eastern European countries in early January.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by government agency, Treasury Department
A bipartisan bill proposes transferring control of the Secret Service back to the Treasury Department, but it is hung up on a dispute over whether to disclose the costs of protection for President Trump's travel.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue
Note: This section is provided for issue-based overviews in narrative format, if desired.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Banking and finance
In the first half of 2019, global debt levels reached a record high of $250 trillion, led by the US and China. The IMF warned about corporate debt. The European Central Bank raised concerns as well. The EU was concerned about high rates of debt in France, Italy and Spain.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Education
Educational issues ranged from funding for preschool to online vs. in-person education during the pandemic to college debt relief. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's penchant for charter and private schools over public schools was another concern.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Environment
In 2020, expect major fights over EPA regulatory rollbacks, as well as conflicts over the environmental impact of the Mexico–United States border wall, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, PFAS (a cancer-linked chemical leaching into drinking water), the Waters of the U.S. Rule, and the Arctic Refuge drilling controversy. Underfunding of the EPA has led to an increased backlog at major hazardous waste sites.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Environment
The Trump Administration plans to rewrite EPA regulations to make it easier to build major infrastructure projects such as pipelines. The Washington Post reported on October 30 that Trump had rolled back 125 environmental policies and rules with another 40 on the way, including the relaxation of Obama-era power plant plant pollution standards, efficiency standards for washing machines, and the opening of the Tongass National Forest to logging.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Environment, Climate change
In December 2019, the World Meteorological Organization released its annual climate report revealing that climate impacts are worsening. They found the global sea temperatures are rising as well as land temperatures worldwide. 2019 is the last year in a decade that is the warmest on record.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Environment, Climate change
Global carbon emissions hit a record high in 2019, even though the rate of increase slowed somewhat, according to a report from Global Carbon Project.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Environment, Climate change
Progressives such as Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and the Green Party of the United States have advocated for a Green New Deal involving the elimination of carbon emissions by 2035, strict environmental laws, and economic reforms. President-elect Joe Biden has endorsed some of those ideas (such as a return to the 2016 Paris Agreement) although his ideas commitments are more moderate (such as an end to carbon emissions from electrical production by 2050 and a ban on hydraulic fracking on federal land but not a general ban).


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy
President Donald Trump faced his first foreign policy crisis of 2020 with the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq on December 31, 2019 and January 1, 2020. A January 2 U.S.-ordered strike that killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a terrorist with close ties to Iran, threatened to escalate the conflict.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy
President Trump may find his greatest challenges in Europe, where his popularity is very low. Tariffs, trade, and China's growing military power are concerns, as is unrest in Hong Kong. There is concern about Russian involvement in Syria as well as its increasingly aggressive foreign policy.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy
There is increased pressure to reduce troop levels in Afghanistan to 8,600 and reach a peace agreement with the Taliban. On November 18, Trump ordered U.S. troops in Afghanistand and Iraq to be reduced to 2,500 in each country by January 15. He then ordered a withdrawal of the 800 U.S. troops in Somalia.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Conflict with Iran
Tensions with Iran rise as 2020 begins. Sticky points are not only the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Bagdhad, but also a nuclear agreement, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, economic sanctions, and the war in Yemen. Tension increased after the United States killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike in Bagdhad on January 3. President Trump claimed the targeted killing prevented an attack on American interests and saved many lives, insisting he does not want a war while warning Iran against retaliation. Many are concerned that Iranian retaliation could lead to a wider conflict.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Conflict with Iran
Domestic political reaction was mostly along party lines, with Republicans, particularly Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), supporting the move and Democrats opposing it. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson were exceptions. On the Democratic side, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) had the strongest reaction, calling the killing an "assassination;" he was echoed by Andrew Yang and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Other Democratic presidential candidates were more muted, calling Soleimani a bad man but questioning Trump's lack of strategic planning. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi complained that the Congressional Gang of Eight was not notified before the attack, which was therefore unauthorized.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Conflict with Iran
Thousands marched in anti-war protests in seventy cities across the nation and around the world on January 4.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Conflict with Iran
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would introduce a resolution to limit Trump's ability to take actions against Iran. Former Vice President Joe Biden called for sanctions relief in April in light of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran. As six U.S. Navy ships conducted drills in the Presian Gulf on April 17, 2020, eleven Iranian Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ships harassed them, some coming within ten yards (9 meters) of the American ships. On April 21, President Trump ordered the Americans to "shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats" that harass American warships in international waters.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Conflict with Iran
An August CNN report alleges that the Iranian government paid bounties to Taliban fighters that led to the December 2019 attack on a U.S. airbase that resulted in two dead and 70 people injured, including four American soldiers.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Conflict with Iran
The November 27 assassination of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, presumably by Israel, is expected to make normalization of United States-Iranian relations under a Biden administration difficult.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Venezuela
On March 26, 2020, the United States accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of narcoterrorism and offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest. On March 31, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that sanctions did not apply to humanitarian aid during the health emergency and that the United States would lift all sanctions if Maduro agreed to organize elections that did not include him in a period of six to twelve months. Pompeo reiterated U.S. support for Juan Guaidó.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Venezuela
On April 1, Trump announced that he was sendin anti-drug Navy ships and AWACS planes to the Caribbean near Venezuela in the largest military build-up in the region since the 1989 invasion of Panama. Elliott Abrams, the United States special representative for Venezuela, claimed on April 23 that "many people" both inside and outside the Maduro government support the proposed U.S. transition to a government that would involve neither Maduro nor Guaidó.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Disarmament
North Korea threatens to resume nuclear testing as the year begins. Disarmament is also a concern in relations with Russia and Iran. Iran's January 5 pullout from its nuclear agreement following the killing of Qassem Soleimani was no surprise but it makes it more difficult to reach another agreement at a later date.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Disarmament
Incidents of saber rattling by American rivals increase as the coronavirus pandemic winds down in April 2020. Iranian patrol boats harass U.S. naval ships in the Persian Gulf, Russian planes fly dangerously close to American fighters in the eastern Mediterranean, and North Korea fires missile tests into the Sea of Japan. Intelligence sources suspect China is preparing for low-intensity nuclear tests. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched its first satellite on April 22.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Foreign policy, Disarmament
The United States withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) on August 2, effective February 2021. The U.S. formally withdrew from the 1992 Treaty on Open Skies in November 2020. Dismantlement of the two Boeing OC-135B Open Skies planes was begun right away, making it almost impossible for President-elect to reverse the decision after he takes office in January.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Guns
Gun laws and 2nd Amendment rights promise to be major issues in 2020, in Congress, on the campaign trail, and at the state level, particularly in Virginia. 177 gun deaths (murders, accidents, and 132 suicides; three mass shootings) were recorded across the country on January 1. New Mexico joins New York, California, Florida, and other states in passing a red flag law on February 25.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Health issues, Coronavirus outbreak
Dr. Nancy Messonnier of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned on February 25 that the COVID-19 pandemic may become a pandemic. Moody's Analytics says there is a 40% chance of a U.S. recession in the first half of 2020 and the virus may set off a worldwide economic recession. It has already sidetracked a U.S.-China trade agreement, slowed tourism, and caused a 2,000-point (6.5%) drop in the Dow. The Trump administration is criticized for its handling of a response. On March 6, President Trump signed the $8.3 billion . 44,183 COVID-19 cases and 544 deaths are reported in the United States on March 23, 2020.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Health issues, Coronavirus outbreak
Government respnse to the pandemic became a major issue during the 2020 elections, with Democrats generally advocating for the caution (mask wearing, virtual campaigns, social distancing, and limited economic opening) and Republicans often advocating for a fully-open economy while ignoring mask wearing and social distancing; large, live rallies and other public events were a hallmark of the Trump reelection campaign.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Health issues, Coronavirus outbreak
A summer surge in infections affected mostly the South and the West; another surge after Labor Day when college students returned to school was exasperated by Thanksgiving travel and celebrations. By early December, there were 14 million infections and 280,000 deaths, as many localities such as Iowa expressed concern about staff shortages.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Health issues, Coronavirus outbreak
Despite Trump's promise to deliver twenty million doses of the two vaccines approved by the FDA just before Christmas, by December 30 only 2.6 million people, mostly frontline COVID-19 health workers, had received the first dose. Observers blame poor planning and a lack of money for distribution.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Health issues, Financing health care
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that in 2020, Democrats will prioritize getting bills such as the "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" signed into law. Increasing health care is a priority for 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, although there are large differences in how to go about it.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Health issues, Financing health care
President-elect Joe Biden ran on preserving and expanding the Affordable Care Act by adding a public option. His ability to do depends on control of the United States Senate. The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is generally expected to uphold the law, following a hearing on November 10, 2020. Attempts by the states to expand coverage are hampered by tight budgets related to high unemployment and the high cost of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Health issues, Opioid epidemic
Mother Jones reports that Johns Hopkins University researchers have concluded that lax oversight by the Food and Drug Administration is hampering efforts to ensure that opioids such as OxyContin are not overprescribed. This despite Trump Administration claims that addressing opioid misuse is a top priority. A March 25, 2020 report by ProPublica revealed that Walmart used its political influence with the Trump administration to avoid criminal prosecution for over-dispensing opioids in Texas.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Impeachment
Following the December 2019 House impeachment vote, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would restrain from delivering the acts of impeachment to the Senate until Majority Leader Mitch McConnell explained the trial procedures. Pelosi indicated she would release the articles the week of January 13, after former National Security Advisor John Bolton indicated he would testify if subpoenaed, and unredacted emails from the Department of Defense (DOD) relevant to the Ukraine investigation were released. On January 15, the U.S. House of Representatives sent the impeachment resolutions to the Senate for trial.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Impeachment
At least 11 million people tuned in to watch at least part of the first day of the trial on January 21, 2020. On February 5, 2020, the Senate acquitted Trump on both counts. The votes were 52–48 to acquit on the first count and 53–47 to acquit on the second count. The votes were sharply divided along party lines.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Marijuana policy
On the federal level, there is increased pressure to liberalize marijuana laws, such as bills to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. Illinois legalized recreational use of marijuana starting January 1, and other states are expected to legalize marijuana and/or liberalize existing laws in 2020. In December 2019, Politico reported that 21 of 27 presidential candidates support legalization, five want the states to decide the issue, and one (Joe Biden) has called for decriminalization of marijuana.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Marijuana policy
The Democratic-controlled United States House of Representatives voted to legalize marijuana at the federal level on December 4, but the Republican-controlled Senate is expected to block it.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Online privacy rules / Social media
In December 2019, members of the Senate Committee on Commerce announced sweeping new proposals for federal laws to protect online privacy.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Online privacy rules / Social media
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Apple Inc. and Google are collaborating on technology to create smartphone apps that would help identify people who have crossed paths with a contagious person and alert them. Privacy advocates are skeptical.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Online privacy rules / Social media
President Trump and other conservatives have often complained about the unproven bias liberal of social media, particularly as Trump's false statements became more outrageous and more common. Trump vetoed the Defense authorization bill because it did not repeal Section 230 of Internet legislation, which provides immunity for website publishers from third-party content. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) used the same excuse to block the approval of $2,000/person in COVID-19 relief in December.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Presidential Election
There were 14 candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination; four women (Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsi Gabbard, and Marianne Williamson) and four people of color (Andrew Yang, Cory Booker, Gabbard, and Deval Patrick. Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Warren lead in national polling. Biden, Sanders, Warren, Pete Buttigieg, and Klobuchar have qualified for the 7th debate on January 14 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Presidential Election
Bernie Sanders was the early leader in the race for the Democratic nomination, but Joe Biden won big in the South Carolina Democratic primary, which led to Buttigieg and Klobuchar dropping out and endorsing him the night before the Super Tuesday primaries (March 3). Biden swept the South and surged ahead in delegates; Sanders won the West; the other candidates all dropped out, except for Tulsi Gabbard (who had won two delegates from American Samoa). Biden extended his lead after the March 10 primaries.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Presidential Election
The coronavirus pandemic changed electioneering. Sanders and Biden canceled live rallies starting March 10, while forums and fund-raising events moved on-line. Louisiana and Georgia postponed their primaries, and Wyoming changed to a mail-in system. Other states are considering similar moves, and the March 15 Biden-Sanders televised debate is the only campaign event scheduled. A poll taken by The Hill-HarrisX on May 27–28 indicated that 53% of registered voters said they would feel "somewhat" or "very" comfortable voting in person, compared to 47% who said they'd be uncomfortable.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Presidential Election
Former Vice President Joe Biden was nominated at a virtual convention on August 19. California Senator Kamala Harris was chosen as his running mate. President Donald Trump was formally nominated at a convention held at the White House on August 24.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Presidential Election
The Associated Press and major television networks declared Biden the winner of the election on November 7. Trump refused to concede and baselessly alleged massive voter fraud, filing dozens of frivolous lawsuits: all but one minor procedural matter were soundly rejected by the courts.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Racism and police brutality
Racial tensions came to a peak on May 25, 2020, when 46-year-old George Floyd was killed by police following his arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests soon broke out across the United States and around the world. Activists are calling for police reforms and some have called for defunding or abolishing the police. Some jurisdictions have approved changes. The debate about Confederate flag displays, statues, and places named for racist leaders has reopened.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, State and local issues
During 2019, ten states moved toward ensuring abortion rights, while eleven passed laws to restrict legal abortions.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, State and local issues
Illinois legalized recreational use of marijuana on January 1, and other states are expected to reform marijuana laws in 2020. Voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jwesey, and South Dakota approved legalization of marijuana in the November 3 elections. Oregon went a step further and decriminalized small amounts of hard drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, State and local issues
California's fight for workers' rights is being challenged by ride-sharing and food-delivery companies Uber, Postmates, Lyft, and DoorDash. 21 states and 26 local jurisdictions raised their minimum wage laws on January 1, many to $15/hour. Voters approved the measure, 58.6% to 41.4%.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, State and local issues
New York State implemented justice reforms by eliminating cash bail for many offenses. Utah voted to eliminate slavery as a form of punishment in a November 3 ballot measure.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, State and local issues
Red flag laws go into effect on January 1 in Colorado, Nevada, and Hawaii. Following the 2019 Virginia elections, major gun control legislation is expected in that state in 2020. According to Gun Owners of America, 200 counties, cities, and towns in 19 states have passed 2nd Amendment sanctuary ordinances. The Senate of Virginia passed several gun-control laws on January 16, days before a planned pro-gun rally was planned in Richmond.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, State and local issues
Dozens of state issues were decided by referendum during the 2020 general elections. Mississippi adopted a new state flag, rejecting its Confederate heritage. California extended data privacy laws and Florida raised its minimum wage to $15/hour.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Technology
The introduction of new 5G wireless technology caused major public discussion about possible security risks and safety risks. Many experts said 5G would require new methods to ensure the security of data. The US Congress passed legislation regarding security concerns about 5G networks. The federal government prohibited the use of Huawei equipment for 5G networks due to security concerns and encouraged its allies to also do so as well. The US government imposed strict controls on US companies as to their ability to do business with Huawei, thus disrupting sales of Huawei phones overseas.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Technology
Chinese vendors and the Chinese government have denied these claims. Huawei submitted a petition in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit against the FCC's decision to prohibit rural U.S. network providers from using equipment from the China-based vendor due to national security concerns, asking that the recent FCC order be overturned.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Technology
The development of technology has elicited various responses and concerns that 5G radiation could have adverse health effects. An editorial in the scientific magazine Scientific American emphasized that complete scientific research regarding its effects have not been conducted and that there could be health risks. Wired characterized fears that the technology could cause cancer, infertility, autism, Alzheimer's, and mysterious bird deaths as "conspiracy theory". The US FCC and nearly all other regulators claim 5G radiation will have no significant health effects.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, Technology
The United States is no longer the world's leader in science and engineering, according to a report by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Federal government spending on research has fallen steadily since 2000, and the U.S. total contribution to research and development has fallen to 25%, compared to 33% for China. Women hold 29% and minorities 13.3% of jobs in science and engineering. The U.S. still leads in the granting of doctorates in science and engineering.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, World trade, US-China Trade Dispute
A trade dispute between the US and China caused economic concerns worldwide. In December 2019, various US officials said a trade deal was likely before a proposed round of new tariffs took effect on December 15, 2019. US tariffs had a negative effect on China's economy, which slowed to growth of 6%. In December 2019, new deal was announced regarding US-China trade dispute. Farmers are skeptical of the proposed new deal, as it would require China to double the farm purchases made before the trade war started. President Trump signed an initial trade deal worth $200 billion with China on January 15.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, World trade, United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement
The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement is a signed but not ratified free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Agreement is the result of a 2017–2018 renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by its member states. Negotiations "focused largely on auto exports, steel and aluminum tariffs, and the dairy, egg, and poultry markets." One provision "prevents any party from passing laws that restrict the cross-border flow of data". Compared to NAFTA, USMCA increases environmental and labour regulations, and incentivizes more domestic production of cars and trucks.


2020 in United States politics and government, History by issue, World trade, United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement
The agreement also provides updated intellectual property protections, gives the United States more access to Canada's dairy market, imposes a quota for Canadian and Mexican automotive production, and increases the duty-free limit for Canadians who buy U.S. goods online from $20 to $150. Mexico and the U.S. House ratified the treaty in December 2019; the U.S. Senate ratified it in January 2020. Environmentalists argue the treaty does not go far enough. The Parliament of Canada ratified the agreement on March 13 before going on recess because of the coronavirus pandemic.


2020 in Venezuela
The following lists events in the year 2020 in Venezuela.


2020 in West Africa
The following lists events that happened during 2020 in West Africa, including Benin , Burkina Faso , Cabo Verde (English: Cape Verde) , The Gambia , Ghana , Guinea , Guinea-Bissau , Côte d'Ivoire (English: Ivory Coast) , Liberia , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Nigeria , Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha ; Senegal , Sierra Leone , and Togo .


2020 in West Africa
The 16 independent countries and one territory have a combined population of 401,861,254.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, African Countries which have attained a republican status
Benin declared itself a republic as the Republic of Dahomey on December 4, 1958, and gained its independence from France on August 1, 1960. The name People's Republic of Benin was adopted in 1975 and Republic of Benin on March 1, 1990. The capital is Porto-Novo.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Burkina Faso
The Republic of Upper Volta gained its independence from France in 1960. The name Republic of Burkina Faso was adopted in 1984. The capital is Ouagadougou.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde)
There are ten islands in Republic of Cabo Verde. It became independent from Portugal on July 5, 1975, and the capital is Praia.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire became independent from France on August 7, 1960. The political capital is Yamoussoukro and the economic capital is Abidjan.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, The Gambia
The Gambia achieved independence on February 18, 1965, as a constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth. It became the Republic of The Gambia within the Commonwealth on April 24, 1970. It was part of the Senegambia Confederation from 1982 to 1989. It left the Commonwealth in 2013 and rejoined in 2018. The capital is Banjul


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Ghana
Ghana was the first black country south of the Sahara to gain its independence when it became an independent self-governing member of the Commonwealth on March 6, 1957. The Republic of Ghana was established on July 1, 1960. The capital is Accra.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Guinea
On October 2, 1958, the Republic of Guinea proclaimed itself independent from France. The capital is Conakry.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Guinea-Bissau
Republic of Guinea-Bissau unilaterally declared its independence from Portugal on September 24, 1973. The capital is Bissau.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Liberia
The Republic of Liberia declared its independence from the United States on July 26, 1847, but it was not recognized until February 5, 1862. Liberia was the first independent modern republic of Africa. The capital is Monrovia.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Mali
The Mali Federation became independent after negotiations with France on June 20, 1960 and broke up to months later. The Republic of Mali was founded on August 22, 1960, which is recognized as Independence Day. Liberation Day is celebrated as November 19, 1968. The capital is Bamako.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Mauritania
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania gained independence from France in 1960. The capital is Nouakchott.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Niger
The Republic of the Niger gained independence from France on August 3, 1960. The capital is Niamey.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Nigeria
The Federation of Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom on October 1, 1960, while retaining the British monarch, as nominal head of state and Queen of Nigeria. In 1963 the nation established the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The capital is Abuja


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
St. Helena,  Ascension, and  Tristan da Cunha are British Overseas Territories. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha includes Gough Island The capital of the territories is Jamestown.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Senegal
On April 4, 1959, Senegal and French Sudan merged to form the Mali Federation, which became fully independent in 1960. The Federation broke up on August 20, 1960, and each country proclaimed independence. The Republic of Senegal and The Gambia formed the Senegambia Confederation on February 1, 1982; the union was dissolved in 1989. The capital of Senegal is Dakar.


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Sierra Leone
On April 27, 1961, Sierra Leone became an independent state within the Commonwealth. In 1971 the Republic of Sierra Leone was established. The capital is Freetown


2020 in West Africa, Countries, Togo
On April 27, 1960, the Togolese Republic proclaimed its independence from France. The capital is Lomé.


2020 in World Lethwei Championship
The year 2020 is the 4th year in the history of the World Lethwei Championship, a Lethwei promotion based in Myanmar.


2020 in World Lethwei Championship, WLC 11: Battlebones
WLC 11: Battlebones was a Lethwei event held by World Lethwei Championship on January 31, 2020 at the Thein Pyu Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar.


2020 in World Lethwei Championship, WLC 11: Battlebones, Background
This event featured a world title fight for the World Lethwei Middleweight Championship between the champion Too Too and the challenger Naimjon Tuhtaboyev of Uzbekistan. The event was streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.


2020 in World Lethwei Championship, WLC 12: Hideout Battle
WLC 12: Hideout Battle was a Lethwei event held by World Lethwei Championship on  August 28, 2020 in a Undisclosed studio in Yangon, Myanmar.


2020 in World Lethwei Championship, WLC 12: Hideout Battle, Background
This event was the first for the organization following the COVID-19 Pandemic. France's Souris Manfredi took on Spain's Maisha Katz, with the winner making history as the Women's Bantamweight World Lethwei Champion, the first female lethwei world champion in World Lethwei Championship.


2020 in World Lethwei Championship, WLC 14: Lethwei Showcase
WLC 14: Lethwei Showcase was a Lethwei event held by World Lethwei Championship on  September 25, 2020 in a studio in Yangon, Myanmar. In the main event, Light Welterweight World Lethwei Champion Antonio Faria defended his title against Spanish challenger Francisco Jose Vinuelas. Faria retained his title via TKO at the hand of the third round when Vinuelas was unable to continue.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng
The year 2020 is the 17th year in the history of the Wu Lin Feng, a Chinese kickboxing promotion. The events are broadcast on Henan Television in mainland China and streamed on Douyin and Xigua Video.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: WLF World Cup 2019-2020 Final
Wu Lin Feng 2020: WLF World Cup 2019-2020 Final was a kickboxing event held on January 11, 2020 in Zhuhai, China.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: WLF World Championship in Baise
Wu Lin Feng 2020: WLF World Championship in Baise was a kickboxing event held on January 18.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 1st Group Stage
Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 1st Group Stage was a kickboxing event held on May 15.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 2nd Group Stage
Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 2nd Group Stage was a kickboxing event held on June 13.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 3rd Group Stage
Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 3rd Group Stage was a kickboxing event held on July 05.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 4th Group Stage
Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 4th Group Stage was a kickboxing event held on August 03.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: China New Kings Tournament Final
Wu Lin Feng 2020: China New Kings Tournament Final was a kickboxing event held on August 29.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 5th Group Stage
Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup 5th Group Stage was a kickboxing event held on September 23.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: China New Kings Champions Challenge match
Wu Lin Feng 2020: China New Kings Champions Challenge match was a kickboxing event held on October 16.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup Final
Wu Lin Feng 2020: King's Super Cup Final was a kickboxing event held on October 18.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: China 60kg & 63kg Championship Tournament
Wu Lin Feng 2020: China 60kg & 63kg Championship Tournament was a kickboxing event held on November 14.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: China 70kg Championship Tournament
Wu Lin Feng 2020: China 70kg Championship Tournament was a kickboxing event held on November 28.


2020 in Wu Lin Feng, Wu Lin Feng 2020: Women's 52kg Championship Tournament
Wu Lin Feng 2020: Women's 52kg Championship Tournament was a kickboxing event held on December 22.


2020 in amphibian paleontology
This list of fossil amphibians described in 2020 is a list of new taxa of fossil amphibians that were described during the year 2020, as well as other significant discoveries and events related to amphibian paleontology that occurred in 2020.


2020 in amphibian paleontology, New taxa, Temnospondyli
A stereospondylomorph temnospondyl of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is K. kalnense.


2020 in amphibian paleontology, New taxa, Temnospondyli
An olsoniform dissorophoid temnospondyl. Genus includes new species P. bairdi.


2020 in amphibian paleontology, New taxa, Anurans
A neobatrachian frog resembling extant members of Hyloidea. Genus includes new species K. gondwanicus.


2020 in amusement parks
This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that occurred in 2020. These various lists are not exhaustive.


2020 in animation
This is a list of events in animation in 2020.


2020 in anime, Releases, Films
A list of anime that debuted in theaters between January 1 and December 31, 2020.


2020 in anime, Releases, Television series
A list of anime television series that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2020.


2020 in anime, Releases, Original net animations
A list of original net animations that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2020.


2020 in anime, Releases, Original video animations
A list of original video animations that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2020.


2020 in aquatic sports
This article lists the in the water and on the water forms of aquatic sports for 2020.


2020 in architecture
The year 2020 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.


2020 in archosaur paleontology
This article records new taxa of fossil archosaurs of every kind that are scheduled described during the year 2020, as well as other significant discoveries and events related to paleontology of archosaurs that are scheduled to occur in the year 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A machimosaurid teleosauroid. The type species is "Steneosaurus" baroni Newton (1893).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A machimosaurid teleosauroid. The type species is "Steneosaurus" leedsi Andrews (1909).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A machimosaurid teleosauroid. The type species is "Steneosaurus" stephani Hulke (1877).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A member of the family Ornithosuchidae. The type species is D. collisensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A machimosaurid teleosauroid. The type species is "Steneosaurus" edwardsi Eudes-Deslongchamps (1867).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A sebecid crocodyliform. The type species is O. furatus. Announced in 2020; the correction including the required evidence of registration in ZooBank was published in 2021.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A mekosuchine. The type species is P. vincenti; genus also includes "Pallimnarchus" gracilis Willis & Molnar (1997).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A basal teleosauroid. The type species is "Steneosaurus" gracilirostris Westphal (1961).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A machimosaurid teleosauroid. The type species is "Steneosaurus" heberti Morel de Glasville, 1876; genus also includes 'S.' cf. bouchardi Sauvage (1872).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A machimosaurid teleosauroid. The type species is "Steneosaurus" megistorhynchus Saint-Hilaire (1866).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pseudosuchians, New taxa
A metriorhynchid crocodylomorph; a new genus for "Crocodilus" superciliosus Blainville in Eudes-Deslongchamps (1852).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A sauropod dinosaur, probably a basal member of Titanosauria. Genus includes new species A. barsboldi.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A member of Stegosauria. Genus includes new species A. boulahfa. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A non-neosauropod eusauropod of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is "Ornithopsis" greppini Huene (1922).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A mamenchisaurid sauropod. Genus includes new species A. diboensis. Announced in 2018; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
An early member of Neoceratopsia. The type species is B. tse.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
An early theropod dinosaur. Genus includes new species E. jacuiensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A theropod related to Elaphrosaurus. Genus includes new species H. montesi.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
An early member of Sauropodiformes. The type species is I. yimenensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A tyrannosauroid theropod. Genus includes new species J. wangi. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A carcharodontosaurid theropod. Genus includes new species L. ascheriae. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A paravian theropod, possibly a relative of Rahonavis. Genus includes new species O. chimentoi.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A deinocheirid ornithomimosaur theropod. Genus includes new species P. normalensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
An ankylopollexian iguanodont. The type species is "Orthomerus" weberi Riabinin (1945).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A dicraeosaurid sauropod; a new genus for "Morosaurus" agilis Marsh (1889).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
An abelisaurid theropod. Genus includes new species T. cuyi. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
An compsognathid theropod. The type species is U. jubatus. The naming article was withdrawn in 2021.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A spinosaurid theropod. Genus includes new species V. cani. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A microraptorine dromaeosaurid theropod. Genus includes new species W. bohaiensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A compsognathid theropod. Genus includes new species X. yinliangis. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A saltasaurine titanosaur. Genus includes new species Y. lojaensis. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Non-avialan dinosaurs, New taxa
A tetanuran theropod, possibly a member of Megalosauroidea. The type species is Y. puanensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Birds, New taxa
A bird of uncertain phylogenetic placement, possibly a member of Ornithuromorpha belonging to the group Ornithurae. The type species is A. capelambensis. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Birds, New taxa
An early member of Neornithes, occupying a position close to the last common ancestor of Galloanserae. Genus includes new species A. maastrichtensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Birds, New taxa
A member of the family Accipitridae. The type species is A. longicrus.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Birds, New taxa
A large-sized penguin. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Birds, New taxa
A member of the stem group of Galbulae. Genus includes new species J. luberonensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Birds, New taxa
A derived member of Ornithuromorpha. Genus includes the new species K. hulunbuirensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Birds, New taxa
A member of Jeholornithiformes. Genus includes new species K. longicaudus.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pterosaurs, New taxa
An azhdarchid pterosaur. Genus includes new species A. tharmisensis. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pterosaurs, New taxa
A possible chaoyangopterid azhdarchoid pterosaur. Genus includes new species A. gyrostega.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pterosaurs, New taxa
A non-anhanguerian pteranodontoid. The type species is Ikrandraco avatar. Announced in 2014; the correction including evidence of registration in ZooBank within the work itself was published in 2020.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pterosaurs, New taxa
A small, long-beaked pterosaur, likely a member of Azhdarchoidea. Genus includes new species L. begaaensis.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pterosaurs, New taxa
A member of the family Istiodactylidae. The type species is L. xingzhe.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pterosaurs, New taxa
A member of the family Anurognathidae; a new genus for "Dendrorhynchoides" mutoudengensis Lü & Hone (2012).


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pterosaurs, New taxa
A member of the family Dsungaripteridae. The type species is O. planignathus.


2020 in archosaur paleontology, Pterosaurs, New taxa
A member of the family Ctenochasmatidae. The type species is O. haoae.


2020 in arthropod paleontology
2020 in arthropod palentology is a list of new arthropod fossil taxa, including arachnids, crustaceans, insects, trilobites, and other arthropods that were announced or described, as well as other significant arthropod paleontological discoveries and events which occurred in 2020.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A spider of uncertain phylogenetic placement, possibly related to the Ochyroceratoidea. The type species is A. praecursor.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A spider belonging to family Nemesiidae. The type species is B. sordida. The generic name is preoccupied by Burmesia Healey (1908); Wunderlich (2021) coined a replacement name Burmesiana.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A member of Ricinulei. Genus includes new species C. bohemondi.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A spider belonging to the group Araneomorphae and to the new family Gigarachnidae. The type species is G. bian.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A spider belonging to the superfamily Scytodoidea and the family Praepholcidae. The type species is H. opilionoides.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
Probably a tube-dwelling spider. The type species is M. tuber.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A spider belonging to family Nemesiidae. The type species is M. glaber.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A spider belonging to family Zarqaraneidae. The type species is P. hamulus.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A spider belonging to family Ctenizidae. The type species is P. parvula.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A spider belonging to the group Araneomorphae and to the new family Pilosarachnidae. The type species is P. ju.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Arachnids, Newly named taxa
A spider belonging to the family Tetrablemmidae. The type species is U. gracilicornis; genus also includes new species U. brevicornis and U. longicornis, as well as "Eogamasomorpha" unicornis Wunderlich (2017).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A member of Xanthoidea sensu lato, of uncertain phylogenetic placement within that group. Genus includes new species A. collinsi.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A member of Polychelida, possibly belonging to the family Coleiidae. Genus includes new species A. oberlii.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A member of Amphipoda belonging to the family Talitridae. Genus includes new species C. bousfieldi.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A member of the family Polychelidae. Genus includes new species E. cornuaureus.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A member of Amphipoda. Genus includes new species G. vonki.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A crab belonging to group Portunoidea and the family Lithophylacidae. Announced in 2020; the final version of the article naming it is scheduled to be published in 2021.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A hermit crab belonging to the family Calcinidae. Genus includes new species J. bolcensis.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A crab belonging to the family Necrocarcinidae. The type species is "Nodoprosopon" angulosum Wehner (1988).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A crab belonging to the family Longodromitidae. The type species is L. cornutus.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A member of Cumacea belonging to the family Nannastacidae. Genus includes new species M. samimei.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A crab belonging to the family Necrocarcinidae. The type species is M. stramberkensis.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A furry lobster. Genus includes new species P. culocervus and P. jbeilensis, as well as "Palinurus" strambergensis Bachmayer (1959).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A crab belonging to the superfamily Dorippoidea and the family Telamonocarcinidae. The type species is P. kalashnikovi; genus also includes new species P. levashiensis, as well as "Eodorippe" connori Nyborg et al. (2019).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Malacostracans
A species of Upogebia. Announced in 2020; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2021.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Other crustaceans
A member of Cyclida. Genus includes A. capidulum (Chernyschev, 1933), A. simulans (Reed, 1908) and possibly A. ? minutus (Rogers, 1902).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Other crustaceans
A member of Cyclida belonging to the family Americlidae. Genus includes B. rankini (Woodward, 1868), B. scotti (Woodward, 1894) and B. testudo (Peach, 1882).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Other crustaceans
A member of Cyclida. Genus includes C. wrighti (Woodward, 1870).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Other crustaceans
A member of Cyclida. Genus includes C. spinosus (Chernyschev, 1933).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Other crustaceans
A member of Cyclida belonging to the family Americlidae. Genus includes D. obesus (Schram, Vonk & Hof, 1997).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Other crustaceans
A member of Cyclida. Genus includes L. bilobatus (Woodward, 1870), L. jonesianus (Woodward, 1870), L. torosus (Woodward, 1870) and possibly also L. ? communis (Rogers, 1902) and L. ? permarginatus (Rogers, 1902).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Crustaceans, Newly named taxa, Other crustaceans
A member of Cyclida. Genus includes T. tazawai (Niko & Ibaraki, 2011).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Trilobites, New taxa
A replacement name for Elrathia groenlandica Geyer & Peel (2017).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Trilobites, New taxa
A member of the family Despujolsiidae. Genus includes new species E. pustulata.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Trilobites, New taxa
A phacopid trilobite. Genus includes new species F. mongoliensis and F. khovdensis. Announced in 2020; the final version of the article naming was published in 2021.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Trilobites, New taxa
A phacopid trilobite. Announced in 2020; the final version of the article naming was published in 2021.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Trilobites, New taxa
A member of Ptychopariacea of uncertain phylogenetic placement. The type species is P. auritus.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Trilobites, New taxa
A kaolishaniid trilobite belonging to the new subfamily Ceronocarinae. Genus includes new species S. molaensis.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A horseshoe crab. The type species is "Limulus" woodwardi Watson (1909). However, Bicknell et al. (2021) transferred "L." woodwardi to the genus Mesolimulus.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A member of the family Belinuridae. The type species is "Euproops" longispina Packard (1885).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A member of the family Austrolimulidae. The type species is "Paleolimulus" fuchsbergensis Hauschke & Wilde (1987).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A member of the family Austrolimulidae. The type species is "Paleolimulus" longispinus Schram (1979).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
Originally described as a member of Opiliones, but this interpretation was subsequently questioned by Pérez-González & Shultz (2021), who were unsure about the phylogenetic placement of this arthropod, but noted anatomical similarities with the euthycarcinoid species Heterocrania rhyniensis. The type species is D. hutchinsoni.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A millipede belonging to the group Helminthomorpha. The type species is D. subtila.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A millipede belonging to the group Juliformia, possibly a member of the superfamily Xyloiuloidea. The type species is K. fortsillensis.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A horseshoe crab. The type species is "Limulus" vicensis Bleicher (1897).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A member of the family Belinuridae. The type species is "Steropis" arcuatus Baily (1859).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A member of Xiphosura belonging to the family Paleolimulidae. The type species is "Paleolimulus" woodae Lerner, Lucas & Mansky (2016).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A millipede belonging to the group Helminthomorpha. The type species is O. richardsspurense.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A member of the family Belinuridae. The type species is "Enthomolithus" lunatus Martin (1809); genus also includes P. iswariensis (Chernyshev, 1928), P. lacoei (Packard, 1885), P. metschetensis.. (Chernyshev, 1928) and P. stepanovi (Chernyshev, 1928).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A thylacocephalan; a new genus for "Concavicaris" viktoryni Rak, Broda & Kumpan (2018).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
An arthropod of uncertain phylogenetic placement. Originally classified as an early scorpion, but subsequently argued to be basal to crown group Mandibulata and Chelicerata. The type species is P. venator.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A stem xiphosurid; a new genus for "Kasibelinurus" randalli. Announced in 2020; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2021.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A eurypterid. Genus includes new species P. salgadoi. Announced in 2020; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2021.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A member of Xiphosura belonging to the group Limulina; a new genus for "Paleolimulus" jakovlevi Glushenko & Ivanov (1961).


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A megacheiran related to Jianfengia and Fortiforceps. The type species is S. maomima.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
An eurypterid. Announced in 2019; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2020.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A member of the group Fuxianhuiida. The type species is X. luoi.


2020 in arthropod paleontology, Other arthropods, Newly named taxa
A member of Hymenocarina. Genus includes new species X. chenggongensis. Announced in 2020; the final version of the article naming it was published in 2021.


2020 in artistic gymnastics
Below is a list of notable men's and women's artistic gymnastics international events scheduled to be held in 2020, as well as the medalists.


2020 in artistic gymnastics, Calendar of events, Events canceled or postponed
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several events were canceled or postponed.


2020 in artistic gymnastics, Season's best scores, Women
Note: Only the scores of senior gymnasts from international events have been included below. Most competitions were canceled or postponed in 2020 and therefore many top competitors did not compete in any international competitions.


2020 in association football
The following are the scheduled events of association football (soccer) for the year 2020 throughout the world.


2020 in association football
Numerous association football competitions were either postponed or cancelled during the year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On 13 March 2020, FIFA announced that clubs did not have to release players to their national teams during the international windows of March and April 2020, while players also had the option to decline a call-up without any consequences. FIFA also recommended that all international matches during the March and April 2020 windows be postponed.


2020 in association football
By April 2020 only four nations were still playing association football league matches: Belarus, Nicaragua, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan


2020 in association football
In April 2020, FIFA announced that the 2020 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup would be postponed and rescheduled.


2020 in aviation
Many aviation-related events took place in 2020. The aviation industry was impacted by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.


2020 in baseball
The following are the baseball events of the year 2020  throughout the world.


2020 in baseball, Cancelled events
The following events and seasons scheduled to be played this year were cancelled or postponed to the following year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


2020 in basketball
The following are the basketball events of the year 2020  throughout the world.


2020 in basketball
The following are basketball events that are expected to take place in 2020 throughout the world. Tournaments include international (FIBA), professional (club), and amateur and collegiate levels.


2020 in basketball, International tournaments, National senior team tournaments
The IOC postponed basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics to 2021.


2020 in chess
The 2020 chess calendar was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but major events that took place included the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, won by Fabiano Caruana, and Norway Chess, won by Magnus Carlsen. The Candidates began in March, but, due to the pandemic, was postponed at the half-way stage with Ian Nepomniachtchi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave leading.


2020 in classical music
This article lists major events and other topics related to classical music in 2020.


2020 in classical music, New works
NOTE: the following new works had been scheduled for premieres prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.


2020 in climate change
This article documents notable events, research findings, effects, and responses related to global warming and climate change during the year 2020.


2020 in combat sports, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC
The UFC promotional company held a total of 41 events in 2020, with 5 being cancelled altogether. 11 of these events were pay-per-view events for championships which held 19 title fights. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it held the record of the lowest in person attendance since the inception of the UFC.


2020 in combat sports, Mixed Martial Arts, Bellator
In 2020 Bellator held a total of 18 events out of their planned 24, due to 6 events being cancelled.


2020 in comics
Notable events of 2020 in comics. See also List of years in comics.


2020 in comics
This is a list of comics-related events in 2020. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title.


2020 in country music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in 2020.


2020 in country music, Top hits of the year
The following songs placed within the Top 20 on the Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, and/or Canada Country charts in 2020:


2020 in country music, Top new album releases
The following albums placed on the Top Country Albums charts in 2020:


2020 in cue sports
Professional tournaments in table-top cue sports took place in 2020. These events include snooker, pool disciplines and billiards. Whilst these are traditionally singles sports, some matches and tournaments are held as doubles or as teams. The snooker season runs between May and April, whilst the pool and billiards seasons is listed over the calendar year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was disrupted with many events being cancelled or postponed. Cue sports events were played in January and February, before tournaments were discontinued for all disciplines due to the pandemic, returning in June without an audience.


2020 in cue sports
Ronnie O'Sullivan won the only professional world championship held during the year, the World Snooker Championship. The other Triple Crown events, the UK Championship and Masters, were won by Neil Robertson and Stuart Bingham, respectively. The only major pool tournament held during the year was the Mosconi Cup, won by the European team.


2020 in cue sports, Pool
The cue sport pool encompasses several disciplines, such as straight pool and nine-ball. Events such as the WPA World Nine-ball Championship, World Pool Masters, and the World Cup of Pool, were all postponed to the following year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mosconi Cup, contested between select teams from the USA and Europe was played in December.


2020 in cue sports, Pool, Euro Tour
The Euro Tour is a professional nine-ball series run across Europe by the European Pocket Billiard Federation. There was just one event, the Treviso Open, with tournaments for both men and women. For the list now, (m) refers to the men's event and (f) to the women's tournament.


2020 in cue sports, Billiards, World Billiards events
Two World Billiards events were played in 2020, the remaining devices were postponed or cancelled.


2020 in cue sports, Billiards, World Billiards events, Three-Cushion World Cup
The Three-Cushion World Cup traditionally played over several events had a single tournament in 2020.


2020 in cue sports, Snooker
The World Snooker Tour generally begins in July and ends in May, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019–20 snooker season ended in August, whereas the 2020–21 snooker season began in September. Ronnie O'Sullivan won his sixth World Snooker Championship, defeating Kyren Wilson in the final.


2020 in cue sports, Snooker, Challenge Tour
The Challenge Tour is a secondary non-professional snooker tour with events for invited players. The final four events of the 2019-20 Challenge Tour were played during 2020.


2020 in cue sports, Snooker, World Seniors Tour
The World Seniors Tour is an amateur series open to players aged 40 and over. There was a single event in the 2020 World Seniors Tour.


2020 in cue sports, Snooker, Women's events
The women's tour is an amateur tour, with one event held in Belgium during 2020.


2020 in cue sports, Snooker, Amateur events
The English Amateur Championship was played in 2020, the hundredth staging of the event.


2020 in downloadable songs for the Rock Band series
The Rock Band series of music video games supports downloadable songs for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions through the consoles' respective online services. Users can download songs on a track-by-track basis, with many of the tracks also offered as part of a "song pack" or complete album at a discounted rate. All songs that are available to Rock Band 3 are playable in Rock Band Blitz.


2020 in downloadable songs for the Rock Band series
Rock Band 4 was unveiled in March 2015, and released on October 6, 2015.