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2020 was the year after 2019 and was followed by 2021.
The year 2020 was heavily affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has saw cancellations of various social, religious and political events, as well as a huge response from the intermicronational community, which led to a number of retired micronationalists returning to the hobby, as well as a surge in activity. As of 13 August 2020, there was 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 having been reported in micronations, affecting 5 micronations, resulting in 2 deaths and 20 recoveries; there are a further 3 suspected cases which have been officially reported, 1 of which has been confirmed a hoax, and countless which have not.
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The United Holy Kingdom of Beaulosagñe and the Knights Templar of the Holy Grail (aka:Templar Kingdom) celebrated 40 years of existence. The kingdom has made a special banknote set celebrating this event.
January
- 1st
- At midnight EST, the Phoklandian Free State was formed as a merge between the Kingdom of Phokland and the Grand Duchy of Navārdia.
- The Royal Lyteran Museum & Royal Lyteran Library opened.
- The Urielandish ruby, new currency of the Empire of Urielandia, entered in force, replacing the Urielandish dollar which had been the national currency for 9 years.
- 2nd - From 25 December 2019 to 2 January the President of Belcity was in Giusycity
- 3rd - Empress Eovnia created the Imperial Districts to include the new areas within the State of Arizona.
- 7th - Candidacy registration for the March 2020 Gradonian provincial election.
- 8th - Confederation of Romanian Micronations is formed.
- 10 - Whatopia's flag is made.
- 11th - World Micronations Football Federation (UCMM) is formed.
- 12th
- Whatopia is formed and declares independence.
- Videos of activities of Keraton Agung Sejagat went viral and attracting public interest, triggering a shock.
- Duchy of Pontchartrain-Maurepas is formed.
- 14th - Leaders of Keraton Agung Sejagat was arrested by Indonesian police after videos of its activities went viral.
- 16th - 22nd - Belcity votes for the Referendum for the 3rd official language and Law 22.
- 17th - The Whatopian Revolutionary Cold War begins.
- 22nd - Derek Montes Baffier is elected President of Whatopia.
- 24th - The Whatopian Revolutionary Cold War ends in Whatopian victory.
- 28th
- Cupertino Alliance is revived.
- Leaders of the Sunda Empire was arrested by Indonesian police after videos of its activities went viral, marking the end of micronations shock in Indonesia.
February
- 2nd
- The 4th constitution of Pinang comes into effect. Pinang becomes a directorial republic.
- The Free Nation of New Athens was featured in the Phoklandian Free State's publication the Orblian Observer in an article titled Territorial Gains and Recycling in New Athens.
- 10th - The Treaty of Nate City is signed.
- 12th - Uriel I of Urielandia creates a new political ideology, called Sinairism.
- 15th - Voting in the 1st Newcarian General Election starts.
- 17th - Baustralian Defence Council, Admiralty, War and Air Boards appoint new Second Sea Lord, Deputy Chiefs of the General, Air Staff, and other appointments.
- 20th - The first official wedding over the Kingdom of North Barchant history was held
- 22nd - Votes in the 1st Newcarian General Election are counted.
- 29th - The League of Independent Nations and the Arundel Convention were dissolved.
March
- 1st - The League of Independent Nations was reformed.
- 7th - The first New Athens Newsletter was published.
- 8th - The Bailiwick of Hak'hanna is formed.
- 10th - The Federal Republic of New Potato Land's Executive Officer, Josiah Welch and United Republics of Antarctica's President, Vasia Batchuk signed the Adélie Land Treaty of Cession.
- 11th
- Harjakartan leader Tommy N. made a state visit to Excellent and were welcomed by President Anthony Thomas.
- The Transantarctic Supramicronational Union has been formed.
- 13th -
- Theodia begins a national lockdown to prevent further spread of SARS-CoV-2, easily the most-drastic measure ever taken by the country to address a disaster.
- Azwariq Qadri take the King's throne of Subejia because Raja Sasuke died.
- 14th - The Kingdom of Wellmoore is founded.
- 14th - 17th - Cupertino Alliance hosts the first 69 Hour Session, beating the Grand Unified Micronational's record of longest event hosted by an micronational organization.
- 15th - The Republic of Arnerea held its first elections.
- 18th - Azwariq Qadri established Democratic Kingdom of Subejia with his cousin during MCO.
- 21st - March 2020 Gradonian provincial election
- 22nd - United Republics of Antarctica was subjected to a series of cyber terrorist attacks. The URA Office of Exterior Intelligence launches an investigation.
- 23rd - Re-establishment of Federal Republic of Baránok.
- 24th - Awarding Pavel Krasnopolsky The Order of Saint Anna I Class in the Kingdom of North Barchant.
- 27th - A new constitution is written in the Republic of Suverska, marking a beginning to the Third Republic.
- 28th - The National Conservative Party of Newcaria and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Party are formed.
- 29th - The Social Democratic Party of Newcaria and the Communist Party of Newcaria are formed
April
- 1st
- Candidacy registration for the July 2020 Belcityan Parliament election.
- The Kingdom of Roanoke is formed.
- 4th - The 2020 Lyteran general election sees the Royalist Party of Lytera win with a large majority.
- 4th-6th - The Third General Elections of the Reformed Intermicronational Confederation take place.
- 5th - Chocomarina, an abandoned micronation founded in 2017, is finally dissolved to facilitate a merge into its successor state.
- 7th - The Aspen Empire is reformed after a period of instability.
- 10th
- Following the Grand Dukes sudden acquisition of emergency powers and the abolition of the monarchy, the Classical Fascist Duschvarian Reich is founded.
- The Kingdom of Efransa is re-established after just under 8 months of being inactive. The Union of Efransa, Republic of Ludisirga, and the United Kingdom of Maradia and Fienomige have filled its place.
- The Unified Royal States of Australis is founded.
- 11th - The Great Kingdom of Slitronia is founded
- 14th - Shady Morsi made his return to micronationalism after 5 years of being absent and formed the Paruthian Republic
- 15th
- Phokland dissolves after 13 years of existence. A majority of its former claims, particularly those within the Navārdia province, declare independence as the Grand Navārdian Commonwealth.
- The Grand Navārdian Commonwealth permanently ceded territorial claims of the West Pope Island Territory to the Free Nation of New Athens.
- The Kingdom of Roskya was founded.
- 18th - Earth's Kingdom was founded.
- 20th
- Arlandica was founded.
- The Democratic Republic of Benjastan holds its first national congressional election.
- 21st
- The Republic of Matthewopia celebrates it's 5th birthday.
- The Mivlandian Constitution is finished being written.
- 22nd - The Democratic Republic of Benjastan merges with the Queendom of Mollyopolis.
- The Technocratic Republic of Theodia celebrates its 10th birthday.
- The Underground Alliance is formed with the intent to take over the Baustralian monarchy, causing the Baustralian Civil War.
May
- 2nd
- Mandatory Sabiland is formed, marking Navārdia's first populated expansion since gaining.
- The provisional Republic of Baustralia is formed to aid the Underground Rebellion in the Baustralian Civil War.
- New Virginia annexes the territory of San Scoglio on the French Rivera.
- Pinang adoptes a new constitution and it returns a Constitutional Monarchy.
- 3rd - The 2020 Whatopian Presedential Election begins.
- 12th
- The Kennesaw Province of the Free Nation of New Athens was claimed as sovereign territory and became the fourth province.
- The Fraildenese Liberal Democratic State reforms into the Fraildenese Socialist State.
- 13th
- the Austenasia dependency of New South Scotland holds its first elections, with 100% turnout
- A micronation of the Kingdom of Lukland was created
- 15th - New elections are to be held in Gumland.
- 16th
- The micronation Nelpublic has been created.
- Esty wins the first election for the Rayiys position.
- 18th - Earth's Kingdom celebrated one month from creation.
- 18th The Empire of Zichroland is proclaimed. Zane I is proclaimed Emperor.
- 20th - The Chancellor of Altavia called for an emergency election, putting the election a month earlier than originally called for.
- 29th The Imperial Republic of Traverria is founded, and declares independence from the United States of America.
- 30th The Empire of Atiera is founded, and annexes Province of Cobra (Formerly The Democratic Republic of Cobra)
June
- 1st - 6th The 2020 MOF Rock Paper Scissors Tournament that are hosted in Aenderia will occur.
- 1st
- Antonio I of Earth's Kingdom has definitively published the Constitution of the State.
- June Concordat passed in Winterspell restructuring the entire government.
- 2nd - Aenderian Coast Guard ship C/F Megumin starts maiden voyage; second anniversary of the founding of Aenderia.
- 3rd - Micronationalist Nicholas Randouler dies at the age of 15; the Grand Kingdom of Matachewan passes the June Constitution.
- 3rd - Rovia is formed.
- 3rd - The Empire of Vyomania is established.
- 7th - Vandewal principality launches the LGBTQ+ Rights Treaty
- 16th - Ethan of Efransa issues the Maradia Declaration, honoring the founding of the County Palatine of Maradia three years earlier. The declaration also establishes the Collectivity of Maradia, governing former Maradian territories not incorporated in Efransa prior to the declaration. The King and Deputy Prime Minister later expand the nation further, establishing the Province of Desozziyu, and the Collectivity of Monarra, among others.
- 17th-18th- 2020 austin island kings 1st round election will be held
- 18th - The Republic of Snagov is founded.
July
- 1th - Kingdom of Santimonia declares independence and forms the Constitution of the Kingdom.
- 1th - Principality of New Lubenia declares independence.
- 2th - At 22.22 the first constitution of the Kingdom of Lukland was passed. Thanks to this, the land was transformed from a kingdom into a Grand Duchy of Luklnad.
- 5th - Parliamentary election in Baránok were held.
- 10th
- Concordiagate - Key leaders of Concordia plot to oust Newton von Uberquie and Patrick Renwick.
- Candidates for the first Naverian general election are announced and Sabiland is colonized.
- 11th - July 2020 Belcityan Parliament election
- 12th - 2020 Copa Formosa will be held in Tairan and Baijania.
- 15th - The Dominion of Vancouver Island celebrates the 1st anniversary of its founding.
- 24th - The first General Election in the Commonwealth of Naveria took place. Casper von Naveria, Eggs Benedict and Richard Seeger form the first parliament.
- 26th - The Acworth Province of the Free Nation of New Athens was permanently unclaimed as territory and capital province. The Kennesaw Province replaced it as the new capital.
- 29th -
- The Republic of Arkadelphia declares independence.
- The city of Edwin is founded.
- The Arkadelphian centrist party is formed.
- Rashtradhyaksh Tanishkaa Patranabish of Vishwamitra abdicates; the Conference of Rulers elects Uparashtradhyaksh and Rajpramukh of Purvanchal Dhrubajyoti Roy as the next supreme ruler.
- 29-30th -
- 2020 Austin island kings runoff election will be held
- The Republic of Wendatia is formed
- 30th - The cities of Fort Sharp and Crimson are founded
- 30-31st - The election for the Council of the Micronational Assembly will be held.
August
- 1st -
- Cupertino Alliance released its results for the first chairmanship election, leading to Jayden Lycon winning re-election against Sertor Valentinus.
- Rajpramukh of Purvanchal and Acting Rashtradhyaksh Dhrubajyoti Roy formally takes over as the 2nd Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra.
- The Grand Duchy of Lukland became the Kingdom of Lukland again at 0.00.
- The Grand Duke of Lukland was crowned King of Lukland before 6.00 p.m.
- 3rd - The Principality of Hutt River rejoins Australia.
- 6th - The Whatopian Liso Party is formed as the first party of Whatopia.
- 6th-7th - The Fourth General Elections of the Reformed Intermicronational Confederation take place.
- 8th - The people of Altavia voted to revamp the Government and Constitution.
- 9th - The Liberal Autocracy of Bradonia was founded on August 9, 2020, under the leadership of Lord Bernhardt.
- 12th - Estonian Socialist Republic Was founded on this day by Jaanus Noormägi
- 13th - Richensland was declared a micronation as the Kingdom of Richensland. Nyck Bradaten declared King of Richensland.
- 15th - The Newcarliament (Parliament of the Republic of Newcaria) closes and most members are dismissed following a worsening period of hardship within the micronation.
- 16th - Derek Montes Baffier wins the 2020 Whatopian Presedential Election.
- 18rd - The government of Lukland has passed an administrative reform.
- 23rd - Sebastian Bermudez, the grandfather by father's side of HIM Uriel I of Urielandia and "Founding Father" of the House of Bermudez royal house, dies aged 76.
- 23rd - Dhrubajyoti Roy installed as the second Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra in a solemn ceremony held at the Rashtra Niwas.
- 24th - The position of Prime Minister of Vlasynia is established, only to be immediately filled by HGM Despot Ested I.
- 26th - The second edition of the New Athens Newsletter, the Summer 2020 edition, was drafted and published.
- 29th - Jarldom of Hjalvik is established.
September
- 1st - Desert District will elect the first Legislative Body and the new First Secretary due to Lee Bastino not running for re-election.
- 15-IX-2020 The Templar Kingdom is now also on Discord
- 16th Kostaland was Formed
- 18th
- Berxley, Whatopia, to become officialized.
- Queen Lucreția of Frăția Blocurilor Unite passed away at her home at 90.
- 26th
- September 2020 House Hold Federal Election
- Duke Mason K became governor of the Kennesaw province of the Free Nation of New Athens. The Roswell province was declared the new capital province.
- 28th
- The Timonoucite Empire celebrates the fact that it has existed for one year.
- Andreas Hudson abdicates as Kuningas of Roskya, being replaced by Johann Kümmel.
- 29th - The Kingdom of Northwood-Oregon is founded by Carson Snyder with the help of Theo Porter and Nicholas Abbott.
- 30th - Citizens of the Free Nation of New Athens celebrated Independence Day 2020 and a successful first year of independence.
- Unknown - Timonoucite Empire has first election for prime minister since the founding
October
- 1st - The Duchy of Arroios is formed. The Duchy of Pontchartrain-Maurepas falls into civil war.
- 3rd - The Empire of Ninjago dissolves, the Empire of Ninjasus forms.
- 3rd - Republic of Hugia becomes a republic and adopts its first flag.
- 4th - The Empire of Ninjasus creates and signs their constitution.
- 4th - HIM Uriel I of Urielandia announces his retirement from micronationalism. His abdication became effective on October 7.
- 7th - King Tyler Mullins of the Free Nation of New Athens was elected to be the first Mediator General of the League of Independent Nations.
- 8th - The Aspen Empire is renamed to the Kingdom of Aspen and restructures its government.
- 10th - The Free Nation of New Athens was admitted into the Cupertino Alliance as a full member.
- 10th - The Liberal Autocracy of Bradonia reorganizes into the Kingdom of Bradonia after political instability with Lord Bernhardt as its King.
- 11th - The 2020 Efrasachin general election is scheduled to take place. There was an election scheduled for June 5 but was suspended due to the 2019-20 Coronavirus Pandemic. The election is set to be held on the same day as the second anniversary of the founding of Efransa, or the National Day.
- 11th - Results of the referendum held in the State of Vishwamitra to choose a new flag for the nation, declared. Following this, a new flag was adopted.
- 12th - The Governorate of Græcia is established.
- 20th The United Kingdom of Great Realeza is established.
- 27th The Banana Uprising begins in the Sprinske Communist Republic
- 28th After taking the Palace of Corneria, the rebels are defeated at the Battles of Corneria and New Riga City, and they surrendered, ending the Banana Uprising.
- 29th Sprinske Revolution begins
- 30th The Sprinske Communist Republic is dissolved, and the Sprinske Empire is created
November
- 1st
- New Eiffel dissolves.
- The Kingdom of Salanda’s absolute monarchy is abolished bringing a new era of democracy.
- 2nd
- The conflict over Drygalski Island between Lukland and Brienia has ended.
- The Kingdom of Salanda adopts a Constitution.
- 3rd - The Kingdom of Richensland was abolished in a coup d'état earlier that day. It was replaced by the Plurinational State of Richensland.
- The Lukland Kings expanded their territory by north of Mac Robertson and Mount Tyree. From these lands, they have created Province of Mount Tyree and Mac Robertson Land
- 7st: In Lukland, they are granted municipal rights to Tofnów, Acerin and Old Maple. Luktown receives the title of township
- 8th - The 2020 Villorian presidential election is held, with Zoe Jay winning the presidency.
- 11th - The Constitutional Pentumvirate of Kaz turned 4 years old
- 10th - The Kingdom of Bradonia "reforms" into the "Empire of Bradonia", however, this is considered illegitimate by the Bradonian Government.
- 12th - Anthony I develops the Anthony Scale.
- 14th - A national weather station was established in the Kennesaw Province of the Free Nation of New Athens.
- 15th - The Newcarliament (Parliament of the Republic of Newcaria reopens after ninety-one days of closure. This marks the start of the Great November Revival.
- 22nd - The Cheskgariyan-Litvanian Commonwealth is promulgated by returnee micronationalist Michal Nowacki and Christian Newton.
- 28th - The Kingdom of Aspen celebrates its second anniversary of independence, it is renamed from Empire Day to National Day.
December
- 1st - After one month and a half of political instability, the Urielandish National Congress declares null and void the "abdication" made by HIM Uriel I in October 7, marking the return of HIM Uriel I to his duties as Head of State although Urielandia remains under the inactivity period.
- 3rd
- The Colony of Princetin was formed.
- The Kingdom of Lukland adopts the third Constitution.
- 6th - The People’s Republic Of Titan is founded.
- 7th
- The Fifth General Elections of the Reformed Intermicronational Confederation take place.
- Archususania is founded as the Archania Empire.
- 12th - December 2020 House Holdian Labor Party leadership spill.
- 18th - The Sandy Springs Province was claimed as sovereign territory and became the fifth province of the Free Nation of New Athens.
- 19th - Foundland was created
- 21st - The Despotate of Vlasynia celebrates its 3-year anniversary.
- 24th - Jarldom of Hjalvik ascends to Wrythe Convention.
- 24th - The Houseland Republic has been created
- 26th - The third edition of the New Athens Newsletter, the Winter 2020 edition, was drafted and published.
- 27nd
- Urielandia celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
- King Tyler Mullins of the Free Nation of New Athens was appointed to be the Minister of Homeland Security for the Cupertino Alliance.
- 31st
- Lytera adopts the Lyteran calendar.
- The Saspearian Constitution is ratified.
Deaths
- 8 March: The mayor of Costituzione (2nd Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pinang, 1st Minister of Health and Economy of Pinang and important Pinang politician)
- 3 June: Nicholas Randouler (b. 2004), Founder and 4th Prince of Posaf
- The community was hit with an outpouring of grief after the death of Nicholas Randouler, Founder and 4th Prince of Posaf, on 3 June, which came with declarations of days of national mourning, places named after him, memorial services, posthumous awards and memorial videos. The GUM held a text-based vigil for him.
- 31 July: Maria Birch (b. 2004), Minister of Culture for Misberia and Misberian politician
- Her passing was a great shock to the Misberian and micronational community, and her unborn child passed away as well; numerous flag lowerings took place, various places were named after her, and a number of memorials and religious events in her memory commenced. The Cupertino Alliance held a moment of silence, and the GUM gave member states an opportunity to send condolences.[1]
- 23 August: Sebastian Bermudez (b. 1943), the grandfather by fathers side of HIM Uriel I of Urielandia and "Founding Father" of the House of Bermudez
- 29 October: Raniel I, King of the Kingdom of Tovaria[2]
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References
- ↑ In Memorial of Maria Birch.
- ↑ Reino de Tovaria [@Reinotovariano] (29 October 2020). Con mucha tristeza informamos el penoso fallecimiento de S.M.C el Rey Raniel I, consecuencia del COVID-19, en las próximas horas asumirá el trono el príncipe heredero, quien reinra bajo el nombre de Raniel II de Tovaria. Paz a su alma. (Tweet). — Via Twitter. (In Spanish)