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October 20th is the 293rd day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day a plane carrying the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed, killing lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines; former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy married Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis, and the United States Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase.
Historical events for the 20th of October. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on October 20.
Oct 20, 2011 · Major Events. 1097 1st Crusaders arrive in Antioch during the First Crusade. 1603 Chinese uprising in the Philippines fails after 23,000 killed. 1803 US Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.
October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 72 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 1568 – The Spanish Duke of Alba defeats a Dutch rebel force under William the Silent. [1]
Discover what happened on October 20 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
Events. Birthdays. Deaths. 1097 1st Crusaders arrive in Antioch during the First Crusade. Treaty of Gorinchem. 1528 Treaty of Gorinchem signed between Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and Duke Charles of Guelders. Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Christian III's Reformation. 1536 King Christian III of Denmark & Norway leads reform in Catholic possessions.
On This Day In History - October 20: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
