President Donald Trump was impeached, but acquitted at the beginning of 2020. As the year closed, he lost the presidential race to Joe Biden. The former vice president was last candidate standing in a record field that saw more than 25 Democrats run for the nomination including Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and surprise newcomer Pete Buttigieg.
These are just a few highlights of the events that took place throughout this year.
A photograph is known to be worth a thousand words, so here’s a look back at the photos that shaped 2020.
January 2020
Credit: AP
Debris is seen from a plane crash on the outskirts of Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2019. A Ukrainian airplane carrying at least 170 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport, killing all onboard, state TV reported. (AP Photos/Mohammad Nasiri)
9. August 26th: The Milwaukee Bucks
walked off the court in protest of police brutality. It happened three days after police in Kenosha, Wisconsin shot Jacob Blake seven times as he attempted to enter a vehicle with three of his children. Jacob is Black, and he was unarmed.
10. August 30th: Lady Gaga s
VMA Chromatica
tracks over about 10 minutes with great choreography, costumes, and a special appearance from Ariana Grande for Rain on Me . Schitt s Creek star Daniel Levy
freaked out in a kilt as he gushes over his dad Eugene Levy s Emmy win.
12. September 25th: Nathan Apodaca, a.k.a. 420doggface208, went viral on TikTok with his 20-second
Home For The Holidays? See Christmas Lights Of The World With These 5 Virtual Tours
12/24/20 AT 9:41 AM
With the coronavirus limiting travel for the holidays, it doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the beauty of the holiday lights. You can still travel the world and get a glimpse of Christmas in all its glory at many travel spots located around the world through a series of live virtual tours.
Here are some of the most coveted locales to see the holiday lights right from the comfort of your home:
New York City
Nothing is more spectacular than Christmas in New York City. But if you were unable to get to the Big Apple for the holidays, you can take a live 90-minute tour with a local tour guide to see the city’s most sought-after sites.
Canadian tour company ToursByLocals started live virtual tours last spring after international borders started closing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Of its more than 30,000 tours, 150 are now virtual. The idea was to provide our avid travelers with an opportunity to take their mind on a journey while remaining safe and socially distanced at home, said
Paul Melhus, CEO and co-founder of the firm.
Christmas tour of Stockholm
Virtual travelers can see the city of Stockholm without braving the temperatures of a Scandinavian winter night.
A live, one-hour evening tour takes armchair travelers to see the Christmas lights of Sweden s capital, the picturesque alleys of Stockholm s Old Town and prominent historical buildings, such as the Parliament House and Royal Palace.
80-foot tree towers over New Springville home, maintained by Staten Island family
Updated Dec 24, 2020;
Posted Dec 24, 2020
James Jimmy Schoepfer of New Springville stands in front of the 80-foot tall tree outside of his home. The tree has been maintained by his family for generations and has been growing since 1965. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. James “Jimmy” Schoepfer of New Springville is keeping a family tradition alive by maintaining an 80-foot tall tree standing outside of his home.
Known as a staple of the neighborhood and the Schoepfer family the shrub was planted by Schoepfer’s father in 1965 and has been growing for 55 years. Schoepfer and his sons Steven and James continue to decorate the giant evergreen for the holiday season at 15 Park Drive North.