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POSTSCRIPT | page 8 2020 RECAP

A timeline of the major events that occurred in each month this year.

Graphics By: Peyton Mullen & Connor Bird Compiled By: Molly Balison JANUARY

FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

Australia experienced its most disastrous wildfire season burning 47 million acres. The Senate acquitted charges against President Trump after his impeachment trials.

AUGUST JULY

The global Coronavirus pandemic hit triggering the stock market crash.

JUNE

Trump declared a State of Emergency for the U.S. in response to COVID-19

MAY

The West Coast erupted with devastating wildfires spreading from California to Washington. SEPTEMBER

The bubonic plague resurfaced in China. A movement of protests against racial injustice was sparked by George Floyd’s death

George Floyd, an innocent man, was killed by unnecessary force shown by a police officer.

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER