360What happened in 2020?
4 moments from 2020 on 360n60, each told in 60 words or fewer.
- On this day · 30 May 2020
The first crewed launch by a private spacecraft
On 30 May 2020, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken launched to the International Space Station on SpaceX's Crew Dragon, the first time a privately built spacecraft carried people into orbit. It was also the first crewed launch from the United States since 2011.
- On this day · 21 November 2020
Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 leaders' summit
On 21 and 22 November 2020, Saudi Arabia hosted the summit of the G20, the world's major economies, chaired by King Salman. Held online because of the pandemic, it was the first G20 summit hosted by an Arab country. Leaders focused on the COVID-19 response and supporting the global economy.
- 2020 · from The 21st century so far: smartphones, Vision 2030 and AI
COVID-19 pandemic
- 2020 · from The 2020s so far: the pandemic, AI and Riyadh's global stage
COVID-19 pandemic; Riyadh G20 summit