What Happened on September 20?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 20
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 20, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Edward VII
Year:
1860
The future King Edward VII of the United Kingdom begins the first visit to North America by a Prince of Wales.
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American Civil War
Year:
1863
American Civil War: The Battle of Chickamauga, in northwestern Georgia, ends in a Confederate victory.
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Indian Rebellion of 1857
Year:
1857
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 ends with the recapture of Delhi by troops loyal to the East India Company.
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Crimean War
Year:
1854
Crimean War: British and French troops defeat Russians at the Battle of Alma.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
Year:
1848
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is created.
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Capture of Rome
Year:
1870
The Bersaglieri corps enter Rome through the Porta Pia, and complete the unification of Italy.
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John Patteson (bishop)
Year:
1871
Bishop John Coleridge Patteson, first bishop of Melanesia, is martyred on Nukapu, now in the Solomon Islands.
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Irish War of Independence
Year:
1920
Irish War of Independence: British police known as "Black and Tans" burn the town of Balbriggan and kill two local men in revenge for an IRA assassination.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 20
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 20, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
David Pegg
Year of birth:
1935
David Pegg, English footballer (died 1958)
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Salvador Reyes (footballer, born 1936)
Year of birth:
1936
Salvador Reyes Monteón, Mexican footballer and manager (died 2012)
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Jim Taylor (fullback)
Year of birth:
1935
Jim Taylor, American football player and sportscaster (died 2018)
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Sophia Loren
Year of birth:
1934
Sophia Loren, Italian actress
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Rajinder Puri
Year of birth:
1934
Rajinder Puri, Indian cartoonist, journalist, and activist (died 2015)
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Andrew Davies (writer)
Year of birth:
1936
Andrew Davies, Welsh author, screenwriter, and producer
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Monica Zetterlund
Year of birth:
1937
Monica Zetterlund, Swedish actress and singer (died 2005)
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Dale Chihuly
Year of birth:
1941
Dale Chihuly, American sculptor and educator
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 20
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 20, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Pablo de Sarasate
Year of death:
1908
Pablo de Sarasate, Spanish violinist and composer (born 1844)
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Robert R. Hitt
Year of death:
1906
Robert R. Hitt, American politician, 13th United States Assistant Secretary of State (born 1834)
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George Nichols (actor)
Year of death:
1927
George Nichols, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1864)
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Gombojab Tsybikov
Year of death:
1930
Gombojab Tsybikov, Russian anthropologist and explorer (born 1873)
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Francisco S. Carvajal
Year of death:
1932
Francisco S. Carvajal, Mexican lawyer and politician, president 1914 (born 1870)
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Theodor Fontane
Year of death:
1898
Theodor Fontane, German author and poet (born 1819)
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Leopold Fitzinger
Year of death:
1884
Leopold Fitzinger, Austrian zoologist and author (born 1802)
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José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia
Year of death:
1840
José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, Paraguayan lawyer and politician, Consul of Paraguay (born 1766)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 20
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 20 around the world.
September 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: September 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Vincent Madelgarius
Christian feast day: Vincent Madelgarius (Maelceadar)
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Public holidays in Nepal
Constitution Day (Nepal)
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Independence Day (South Ossetia)
Independence Day of South Ossetia (not fully recognized)
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Children's Day
Universal Children's Day (Germany)
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Public holidays in Azerbaijan
Oil Workers' Day (Azerbaijan)
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Theodore, Philippa and companions
Christian feast day: Theodore, Philippa and companions
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Korean Martyrs
Christian feast day: Korean Martyrs, including Andrew Kim Taegon and Laurent-Marie-Joseph Imbert
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