24 significant historical events occurred on April 20. April 20 has seen many historical events. Notably, the 1914 Ludlow Massacre involved striking Colorado coal miners. The 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness also took place on this date. Significant events include the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba and the tragic 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Colorado.
23 famous birthdays on April 20
Including K. Alex Müller, Paul R. Milgrom, Napoleon III
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density11th Century
1 event12th Century
1 event15th Century
1 event17th Century
1 event18th Century
1 eventWar fought between the Konbaung Dynasty and the Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom of Burma (Myanmar) from 1752 to 1757, ended the Mon people's centuries-long dominance of the south
19th Century
4 events20th Century
9 eventsLudlow Massacre — attack by Colorado National Guard and mine camp guards on striking coal miners
Columbine High School massacre — school shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on April 20, 1999
21st Century
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