August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 133 days remain until the end of the year. AD 14 – Agrippa Postumus, maternal grandson of the late Roman emperor Augustus, is mysteriously executed by his guards while in exile.

1619 Slavery begins in mainland North America when the first known African captives (approximately 20) land at Point Comfort, Virginia, before being sold or traded into servitude ; 1641 England & Scotland sign Treaty of Pacification; 1648 Battle of Lens: French Duc d'Enghien defeats Spaniards

Discover what happened on August 20 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

On This Day In History - August 20: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

On August 20, Amy Adams, H.P. Lovecraft, David O. Russell were born and B.K.S. Iyengar, Jerry Lewis, Elmore Leonard died.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on August 20? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

2012年8月20日 · Slavery begins in America, Sun Yat-sen's secret society, the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia and other important events, birthdays and deaths on August 20.

2024年7月3日 · On August 20 throughout history, a myriad of significant events have shaped the world as we know it today. From the birth of influential leaders and the outcomes of pivotal battles to tragic disasters and groundbreaking achievements, this date has witnessed moments of triumph, tragedy, and transformation.

Find out all you need to know about the historical events that happened on this day, August 20. Did you know that on this day in 2015, over 30 military students were injured in a mass pillow fight? This lead to a ban of the event in future years.

On August 20, 1920, seven men, including legendary all-around athlete and football star Jim Thorpe, meet to organize a professional football league at the Jordan and Hupmobile Auto Showroom in ...