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?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 20 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous Birthdays on April 20(5)
Notable Deaths on April 20(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Antonio Cantafora
Antonio Cantafora was an Italian film and television actor.
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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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1999 to the present day.
Major Events on April 20
Among the most notable events on April 20: Columbine High School massacre (1999), Nicoll Highway MRT station tunnel collapse (2004), Danica Patrick wins Indy Japan 300 (2008). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 20
Notable figures born on April 20 include Kyle Higashioka, Jason Behrendorff, Luke Kuechly. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- April 20 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 20?
- One of the most notable events on April 20 is: Columbine High School massacre.
- Who was born on April 20?
- Famous figures born on April 20 include Kyle Higashioka, Jason Behrendorff, Luke Kuechly.
- How many historical events happened on April 20?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 20, spanning centuries of world history.
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