2020 Newspapers

While 2020 was a particularly challenging year, a newspaper from the most newsworthy year in recent history makes a fascinating gift. Whether it was a milestone birthday or you simply wish to learn more about events in 2020, we have the world’s largest collection of original newspapers from a range of publications, all personalized to the individual. You can also present your newspaper in one of our luxury gift boxes or frames to create an extra special present.

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2019 Newspapers

2020 Headlines

2020 is certainly a year that will go down in history, with plenty of 2020 news articles about how the coronavirus pandemic caused the biggest global crisis the world has faced since the Second World War. The year was spent with constant disruptions to our normal way of life and trying to keep ourselves and loved ones safe by avoiding the virus. 

January 8, 2020
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, made headlines when they made the decision to step back as official members of the Royal Family.

January 16 – February 5, 2020
The first impeachment trial of current US President Donald Trump began on 16th January, only to see Trump acquitted on 5th February.

January 23, 2020
The first signs of coronavirus made appearances in the news, as China locks down Wuhan and its 9 million residents to control COVID-19.

January 26, 2020
LA Lakers basketball legend Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, southern California.

February 24, 2020
Harvey Weinstein is found guilty of rape and a criminal sexual act in the landmark case that ignited #MeToo movement. He went on to later be sentenced 23 years in prison.

March 1, 2020
The first known COVID-19 case in the US is identified in New York.

March 11, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic with 121,564 cases worldwide.

March 12, 2020
US President Donald Trump bans travel with 26 European countries due to COVID-19, adding the UK and Ireland a day later.

March 13, 2020
Tragically, Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police officers in her own flat in Louisville, Kentucky aged 26.

May 25, 2020
In an act of racial violence, George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Floyd’s murder led to worldwide protests against police brutality and police racism, reigniting the Black Lives Matter movement.

June 2, 2020
Across the world, “Blackout Tuesday” took place across social media, following the anti-racism protests taking place worldwide in response to George Floyd’s murder. 

June 7, 2020
The statue of Edward Colston, a slave trader, was pulled down by anti-racism protesters in Bristol, England. Demonstrators continued to protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

August 18, 2020
Governor of California Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency regarding the California Wildfires, with 2020 being the largest wildfire year recorded in California history.

September 18, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1993-2020), dies of pancreatic cancer aged 87.

November 7, 2020
Joe Biden is announced the winner of 2020 US Presidential Race four days after the Presidential Election. He beat current US President Donald Trump, the first time in almost thirty years that a US President hasn’t served a second term.

December 2, 2020
The UK becomes the first Western country to authorize a COVID-19 vaccination.

December 14, 2020
The US begins its first COVID-19 vaccinations using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine whilst also recording over 300,000 total deaths on the same day.

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Rated 4.5 out of 5

based on 115 reviews

Alexandra Dean November 27 2023

Very great customer service

Gayle DiGangi Jacobs November 19 2023

One of the most original gift ideas given to a birthday boy celebrating his 80th birthday.

Jeff G November 17 2023

Crumbling and expensive. Paid $70 plus for a paper taped back together. Horrible customer serve. At no point do they advertise these papers maybe taped together. Probably because if they did you would not buy it. Deceitful.

  • Historic Newspapers Team November 18 2023

    Thank you for your review.

    We do apologize that you are not happy with the newspaper received.

    We can see that you did contact our Customer Service Team in regards to the item received. It was explained that as you have ordered a 1945 newspaper and therefore 78 years old, unfortunately it will not be received as if you had brought a newspaper today.

    Most of our archived papers are stored in large binders or are already folded, especially the larger broadsheets. As they are genuine originals from that time, they can be fragile therefore we use a special archive tape to reinforce the spine or areas which may deteriorate from excessive use. Some stock we have acquired is stitched into the binders from previous use in places like libraries, universities, private sales etc. Where this is the case, we would have to carefully cut the papers out so we use the tape which is clear and designed so that you can read the paper freely.

    Please accept our apologies for any inconvenienced caused.

    Kindest Regards
    The Historic Newspapers Team

Volha Chuvakin November 11 2023

Bought it for my husband birthday and can't wait to give it. It is beautifully packaged and paper is in amazing condition.

Kirsten Becker October 20 2023

The perfect thoughtful gift!

Evelyn Hart October 18 2023

Product was amazing!! Absolutely treasured experience. Each page was an adventure back in time.

Paula G September 19 2023

Very unique, interesting to see what happens 70 years ago.

Deeanna Franklin Campbell September 19 2023

It was an 80th birthday gift for my dad. He loved it. Wonderful trip down memory lane. The paper is very fragile and turning the dry pages takes great care, but that just helped with the authenticity and magic of the look into the past. Thanks!

Benjamin W August 17 2023

This is a great product and is the perfect gift for a loved one

Kenneth Robinson August 11 2023

For a newspaper that’s 80+ years old and almost perfect, can’t go wrong.