1999⚡ Event
Columbine High School massacre
Students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold carried out a massacre at Columbine High School, resulting in 13 deaths before they committed suicide.
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What Happened on April 20?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 20 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 20(5)
2004⚡ Event
Nicoll Highway MRT station tunnel collapse
An incomplete tunnel leading to the Nicoll Highway MRT station in Singapore collapsed, causing four deaths and necessitating the station's relocation.
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2008⚡ Event
Danica Patrick wins Indy Japan 300
American racing driver Danica Patrick won the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar auto race.
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2008⚡ Event
Fernando Lugo elected President of Paraguay
Fernando Lugo was elected President of Paraguay, marking the first time in 61 years that a candidate not from the Colorado Party won the election.
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2010⚡ Event
Deepwater Horizon explosion
An explosion on the Deepwater Horizon offshore rig in the Gulf of Mexico occurred, leading to the largest marine oil spill in history.
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Birthdays on April 20(5)
2005🎂 Birth
Tallyn Da Silva
Tallyn Da Silva is an Australian rugby league player.
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Deaths on April 20(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Antonio Cantafora
Antonio Cantafora was an Italian film and television actor.
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2024🕊️ Death
Roman Gabriel
Roman Gabriel was a Filipino-American NFL American footballer.
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2024🕊️ Death
Lourdes Portillo
Lourdes Portillo was a Mexican film director, producer, and writer.
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April 20 in History
April 20 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 20
Examples currently recorded for April 20 include Columbine High School massacre (1999), Nicoll Highway MRT station tunnel collapse (2004), Danica Patrick wins Indy Japan 300 (2008). View all events →
Birthdays on April 20
People recorded as born on April 20 include Kyle Higashioka, Jason Behrendorff, Luke Kuechly. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 20
Remembered figures who died on April 20 include Antonio Cantafora, Andrew Davis, Roman Gabriel. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 20?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 20: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 20?
- One event currently recorded for April 20 is: Columbine High School massacre.
- Who was born on April 20?
- People recorded as born on April 20 include Kyle Higashioka, Jason Behrendorff, Luke Kuechly.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 20?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 20.
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