1987⚡ Event
MV Doña Paz disaster
The MV Doña Paz sank after colliding with an oil tanker in the Philippines on December 20, 1987. This resulted in an estimated 4,385 deaths, making it the deadliest peacetime maritime disaster in history.
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What Happened on December 20?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for December 20 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on December 20(5)
1995⚡ Event
NATO-led IFOR begins peacekeeping in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The NATO-led Implementation Force began peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina on December 20, 1995. This was mandated by the Dayton Agreement that ended the Bosnian War.
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1995⚡ Event
American Airlines Flight 965 crashes in Colombia
American Airlines Flight 965 crashed into a mountain in Buga, Colombia, on December 20, 1995. 159 of the 163 people on board were killed.
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1999⚡ Event
Portugal transfers Macau to China
Portugal transferred the sovereignty over Macau to China on December 20, 1999. Portugal had administered Macau since the mid-16th century.
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2007⚡ Event
Picasso painting stolen from São Paulo Museum of Art
Pablo Picasso's Portrait of Suzanne Bloch was stolen from the São Paulo Museum of Art on December 20, 2007. It was recovered about three weeks later.
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Birthdays on December 20(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Gaboro
Assyrian Swedish rapper and songwriter who died in 2024.
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2001🎂 Birth
Facundo Pellistri
Facundo Pellistri, a Uruguayan footballer, was born on December 20, 2001.
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Deaths on December 20(5)
December 20 in History
December 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 December 20
Examples currently recorded for December 20 include MV Doña Paz disaster (1987), NATO-led IFOR begins peacekeeping in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1995), American Airlines Flight 965 crashes in Colombia (1995). View all events →
Birthdays on December 20
People recorded as born on December 20 include De'Aaron Fox, Suzuka Nakamoto, Kylian Mbappé. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 20
Remembered figures who died on December 20 include Fanny Waterman, Franco Harris, Casey Chaos. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 20?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for December 20: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 20?
- One event currently recorded for December 20 is: MV Doña Paz disaster.
- Who was born on December 20?
- People recorded as born on December 20 include De'Aaron Fox, Suzuka Nakamoto, Kylian Mbappé.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 20?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for December 20.
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