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November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 41 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 284 – Diocletian is chosen as Roman emperor. [1] 762 – During the An Shi Rebellion, the Tang dynasty, with the help of Huihe tribe, recaptures Luoyang from the rebels.
Historical events for the 20th of November. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on November 20.
On This Day In History - November 20: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
Discover what happened on November 20 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
Major Events. 284 Roman general Diocletian proclaimed Emperor by armies of the east and west after the death of Carinus at the Battle of the Margus. 762 Bögü, Khan of the Uyghurs, conquers Lo-Yang, capital of the Chinese Empire.
November 20th marks the beginning of the internet, the release of Microsoft Windows 1.0, and the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, shaping history with technological advancements and global peace efforts.
Today in history – which major historical events happened on November 20? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?
1990 - The space shuttle Atlantis landed at Cape Canaveral, FL, after completing a secret military mission. 1992 - A fire seriously damaged the northwest side of Windsor Castle in England. 1993 - The U.S. Senate passed the Brady Bill and legislation implementing NAFTA.
1461 Astronomer Regiomontanus returns with Cardinal Basilios Bessarion's to his house in Rome, home to one of largest libraries in Europe. 1520 Friesland hit by heavy hail storm. 1521 Arabs attribute shortage of water in Jerusalem to Jews making wine. 1583 Duke of Parma conquers Aalst.
Historical Events on November 20. 1776: Upon landing at Palisades, British troops then begin the assault on Fort Lee during the American Revolutionary War. This forces the retreat of the Continental Army. 1789: The first state to ratify the U.S Bill of Rights is New Jersey.