The beginning of both 2020 and 2025 was pretty similar with almost comparable timelines.
Wildfires, Plane Crashes and Covid-19: How 2025 is like 2020? The year 2020 began with wildfires in several parts of the world. Moreover, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter were killed along with 9 other people in helicopter crash on 26 January 2020. The US-China relations worsened, Brexit took place and the world went into a lockdown due to Covid-19.
Likewise, the year 2025 began with splashing wildfires across the American West Coast. Moreover, there were several plane crashes in the first month of 2025. And the news reports also claim that China is reporting Human Metapneumovirus – HMPV the last quarter of 2024. Last but not least, the coronavirus is also resurfacing. So, there are quiet indistinct similarities between both the years.
The year 2020 was a Year of Unprecedented Challenges and Transformations. In fact, the year 2020 was unlike any other in recent history. It was a year marked by a global health crisis, economic turmoil, social movements, political shifts, and rapid changes in the way people lived and worked. From the outbreak of COVID-19 to widespread protests and geopolitical tensions, 2020 reshaped the world in profound and lasting ways.
The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Crisis
The most defining event of 2020 was undoubtedly the COVID-19 pandemic. First detected in late 2019 in Wuhan, China, the novel coronavirus rapidly spread across the globe, leading to a worldwide health crisis. By March, the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared COVID-19 a pandemic, prompting governments to impose lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social distancing measures.
The impact of the virus was devastating. Millions were infected, and hundreds of thousands lost their lives. Healthcare systems in many countries were overwhelmed. Moreover, Businesses closed, unemployment rates soared, and global markets experienced severe downturns. Governments introduced stimulus packages and relief efforts to support struggling economies. There were several lifestyle changes around the world. For instance, Remote work, online learning, and virtual social interactions became the new norm. People adapted to masks, sanitizers, and limited public gatherings.
The race for a vaccine also defined 2020. By the end of the year, multiple pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, had developed and begun distributing vaccines, offering hope for an eventual end to the crisis.
In 2020, Trump was out of Office; In 2025, Trump is back into the Oval Office
One of the global significant changes include the re-election of President Trump as the President of the United States of America. The United States witnessed one of its most contentious and closely watched presidential elections in history in 2020. Then Incumbent President Donald Trump faced former Vice President Joe Biden, with the election dominated by issues such as COVID-19 response, racial justice, and economic recovery. The election saw record voter turnout, largely driven by early and mail-in voting. After days of counting, Joe Biden was declared the winner, defeating Trump and setting the stage for significant political changes in 2021.
The year 2025 moved the stage back. It seems as if there was some gap in time on the political front. And it seems that it was a midway period for the President to take over again. Thus, the year 2025 saw the rise of President Donald Trump again in the United States of America.
Similar Global Issues
The year 2020 saw increasing tensions between the United States and China. Moreover, there were increasing challenges in the US relations with GCC countries.
U.S.-China Relations: Trade wars, accusations regarding the origin of COVID-19, and technological rivalries (such as bans on Huawei and TikTok) further strained relations between US and China – the two global superpowers. Well, the TikTok ban is a key issue again in 20205 as well.
Brexit: The United Kingdom formally left the European Union on January 31, 2020. Negotiations over a trade deal continued throughout the year, culminating in an agreement in late December.
Middle East Developments: The Abraham Accords in 2020 saw historic normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, marking a shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Similarly, the beginning of 2025 also brought a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Wildfires in 2020 and 2025
While the pandemic dominated headlines, wildfires was a critical issue in 2020. Extreme weather events, including wildfires in Australia, California, and the Amazon, highlighted the urgent need for climate action. Despite temporary reductions in carbon emissions due to lockdowns, long-term environmental concerns persisted. Many nations reaffirmed their commitments to climate agreements, and the European Union launched the Green Deal to combat climate change.
The year 2025 was the same. The entire Los Angeles region was facing wildfires for several days in the month of January. While the wildfires broke in one region, it went on to several other parts of the city. And thus, the wildfires were the top news for several days. And interestingly, it was the same scenario in 2020 as well.
Similarities between 2020 and 2025
Wildfires, Plane Crashes and Covid-19: How 2025 is like 2020? It sums up for us how the two are so similar. 2020 was a year of immense hardship, but it also demonstrated humanity’s resilience and adaptability. The pandemic reshaped economies, politics, and daily life, forcing rapid innovation and change. While it exposed vulnerabilities in healthcare, governance, and social systems, it also accelerated progress in science, technology, and social awareness.
As the world entered 2021, there was a sense of cautious optimism, with vaccine rollouts offering hope for recovery. The lessons of 2020—on health preparedness, climate action, and social justice—would continue to shape the years to come. The year 2020 will be remembered as a turning point in modern history, a time when the world faced unprecedented challenges but also paved the way for new beginnings.
Many astrologers predict that 2020 is the beginning of the end of times for our world. The predictions of Baba Vanga includes catastrophic global conflicts including World War III. As we enter 2025, we face almost similar challenges to what we saw in 2020. However, we are more prepared and resilient. Howsoever, the fact remains that the 2020 brought us its real challenge in its second month or precisely February. As February 2025 is beginning, let us hope that the year brings us better times ahead.
