September 20

Facts & Historical Events On This Day

2019

The climate change rally led by activist Greta Thunberg saw millions of protesters worldwide standing up for urgent action.

2016

An African American man, Keith Lamont Scott, was shot dead by police on Old Concord Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

2013

Grand Theft Auto V smashed records after topping $1 billion in sales.

2011

The US military policy 'don't ask, don't tell' came to an end.

2000

Neversoft's Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 was released for the PlayStation.

1992

NASA's 50th space shuttle mission, STS-47, landed safely at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

1990

South Ossetia declared its independence from Georgia.

1980

The first Whole Foods store opened in Austin, Texas, US.

1980

Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, "Blizzard of Ozz."

1893

A gasoline-powered car was tested in Springfield, Massachusetts, for the first time in the US.

1854

Britain and France defeated Russia during the Battle of Alma, which was the first battle of the Crimean War.

1664

Maryland passed its first anti-amalgamation law.

1519

Spanish navigator Ferdinand Magellan and crew set off aboard the Victoria on their adventure around the globe.

1187

The Siege of Jerusalem began and lasted for 12 days.