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May 20 is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 225 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 325 – The First Council of Nicaea is formally opened, starting the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church. [1] 491 – Empress Ariadne marries Anastasius I.
May 20 is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 225 days remaining until the end of the year. Events. Up to 1900. 325 - First Council of Nicea: The First Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held. 526 – An earthquake in Syria and Antiochia kills 300,000 people.
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May 20, 2024 · Historical events for the 20th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 20.
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1644 – English Civil War: Royalist troops stormed and captured the Parliamentarian stronghold of Bolton, leading to a massacre of defenders and local residents. 1754 – French and Indian War : Led by 22-year-old George Washington , a company of Virginia colonial militiamen ambushed a force of 35 Canadiens at the Battle of Jumonville Glen .
May 20. Day of Remembrance (Cambodia) Emancipation Day (Florida) European Maritime Day (European Council) Independence Day (Cuba) Independence Day, East Timor; Josephine Baker Day ; National Awakening Day (Indonesia) National Day (Cameroon) World Metrology Day; May 21. Afro-Colombian Day (Colombia) Circassian Day of Mourning (Circassians)
Discover what happened on May 20 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. This Day in History: 05/20/1873 - Blue Jeans Patented This Day in ...
