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1947 – 2020Jerry Rawlings (1947-2020)Died 12 November 2020, aged 73Jerry Rawlings led Ghana as head of state following two coups and later as elected president from 1993 to 2001, shaping the country's transition to multiparty democracy. He died on 12 November 2020 after a short illness.
2020PlayStation 5 launch — supply crisisThe PlayStation 5 launches on 12 November 2020 — the most powerful gaming console ever made, with an ultra-high-speed SSD, ray tracing support and the revolutionary DualSense controller with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Demand vastly exceeds supply: global chip shortages mean Sony cannot produce enough PS5 consoles for two years. Scalpers resell PS5s at double their retail price. Despite the supply crisis, PS5 reaches 50 million units sold by mid-2024.
2020Star Trek: Lower Decks — Season 1The franchise's first animated adult comedy series, created by Mike McMahan (formerly of Rick and Morty). Set aboard the USS Cerritos, one of Starfleet's least important ships. Irreverent, fan-service-rich and surprisingly emotionally sophisticated. A genuine creative departure for the franchise.