1988⚡ Event
Nagorno-Karabakh votes to secede
The Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast voted to secede from Azerbaijan and join Armenia on February 20, 1988, triggering the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.
warpolitics
What Happened on February 20?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 20 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
sportsentertainmentpoliticswarmusicdisasterlaw
Hero image inspired by: Figure skating
Historical Events on February 20(5)
1992⚡ Event
Ross Perot announces presidential campaign possibility
Appearing on Larry King Live on February 20, 1992, U.S. industrialist Ross Perot announced that he would begin a presidential campaign if "ordinary people" wanted him to run for office.
politics
1998⚡ Event
Tara Lipinski wins Olympic gold
At the age of 15, American figure skater Tara Lipinski became the youngest winner of an Olympic gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympic Games on February 20, 1998.
sports
2009⚡ Event
Tamil Tigers suicide attack attempt
The Tamil Tigers attempted to crash two aircraft laden with C-4 in suicide attacks on Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 20, 2009. The planes were shot down before reaching their targets.
war
2010⚡ Event
Madeira floods
Severe flooding and mudslides on the island of Madeira, Portugal, killed 51 people on February 20, 2010.
disaster
Famous Birthdays on February 20(5)
2003🎂 Birth
Olivia Rodrigo born
Olivia Rodrigo, American actress and singer, was born on February 20, 2003.
entertainmentmusic
2004🎂 Birth
Jared McCain born
Jared McCain, American basketball player, was born on February 20, 2004.
sports
Notable Deaths on February 20(5)
2025🕊️ Death
David Boren
David Boren was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 21st Governor of Oklahoma.
politicslaw
2025🕊️ Death
Jerry Butler
Jerry Butler is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
musicentertainment
February 20 in History
February 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 1988 to the present day.
Major Events on February 20
Among the most notable events on February 20: Nagorno-Karabakh votes to secede (1988), Ross Perot announces presidential campaign possibility (1992), Tara Lipinski wins Olympic gold (1998). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 20
Notable figures born on February 20 include Jarrett Culver, Josh Sargent, Gavin Bazunu. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on February 20
Remembered figures who died on February 20 include Andreas Brehme, Yoko Yamamoto, David Boren. View all →
Browse what happened on February 19 or February 21, explore the full month of February, or discover a random historical fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 20?
- February 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 February 20?
- One of the most notable events on February 20 is: Nagorno-Karabakh votes to secede.
- Who was born on February 20?
- Famous figures born on February 20 include Jarrett Culver, Josh Sargent, Gavin Bazunu.
- How many historical events happened on February 20?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 20, spanning centuries of world history.
?
🎯 Test Your History Knowledge
Guess the year this event occurred.
History, Delivered Daily.
Join thousands of history buffs. Get a curated 1-minute read of the day's most fascinating historical events sent straight to your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy.