What happened on 20 March?

Take a look at what happened on this day, 20 March in history. From a variety of achievements, and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day.

ON THIS DAY: 20 MARCH

1976 | The 192 all-white schools run by the Roman Catholic Church in principle agreed to accept black students. It was planned to address any legal concerns with the government.

1953 | The National Mountain Zebra Park witnesses the birth of the first mountain zebra foal.

2000 | After killing Georgia sheriff’s officer Ricky Kinchen and seriously injuring officer Aldranon English, Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, a former Black Panther formerly known as H. Rap Brown, was apprehended.

1988 | Eritrean War of Independence: After defeating the Nadew Command, the Eritrean People’s Liberation Army enters the town of Afabet, ending the Afabet War with victory.

1926 | Chiang Kai-shek initiated the elimination of communist elements within the National Revolutionary Army in Guangzhou.

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BIRTHDAYS

1964 | South African judge, Mandisa Maya.

1980 | South African footballer, Surprise Moriri.

1972 | English rower , Greg Searle.

1984 | Spanish footballer, Fernando Torres.

1972 | Estonian skier, Cristel Vahtra.

ON THIS DAY: DEATHS

2004 | Canadian colonel and politician, Pierre Sévigny, 87.

2005 | American-Finnish director and screenwriter, Armand Lohikoski, 93.

2015 | Australian politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Fraser, 85.

2016 | Danish politician, Prime Minister of Denmark, Anker Jørgensen, 94.

2017 | American billionaire and philanthropist, David Rockefeller, 102.

SPORTS

1988 | Liverpool finished the season as champions of the League but their dream of not losing a season in the League ended on this day after they were unbeaten in the first 29 matches of the League and Everton defeated them.

ENTERTAINMENT

2004 | Quincy Jones received an honorary doctorate in Music from The University of Washington on this day.

AFRICA FACT

Rwanda generated $445 million from 1 million tourists in 2022