What Happened in 1820
4 historical events, 4 notable births, and 3 notable deaths in 1820.
Major Events
January 1820
general
1820 — year
general
1820s — decade of the Gregorian calendar
war
Missouri Compromise — legislative compromise between pro- and anti-slavery parties in the run-up to the American Civil War
politics
1820 United States presidential election — 9th quadrennial U.S. presidential election