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.
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What Happened on February 20?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 20 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2010⚡ Event
Madeira floods
Severe flooding and mudslides on the island of Madeira, Portugal, killed 51 people on February 20, 2010.
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Birthdays on February 20(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Jarrett Culver
Jarrett Culver is an American professional basketball player.
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2000🎂 Birth
Josh Sargent
Josh Sargent is an American professional soccer player.
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2002🎂 Birth
Gavin Bazunu born
Gavin Bazunu, Irish footballer, was born on February 20, 2002.
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2003🎂 Birth
Olivia Rodrigo born
Olivia Rodrigo, American actress and singer, was born on February 20, 2003.
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2004🎂 Birth
Jared McCain born
Jared McCain, American basketball player, was born on February 20, 2004.
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Deaths on February 20(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Andreas Brehme
Andreas Brehme was a German professional footballer.
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2025🕊️ Death
David Boren
David Boren was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 21st Governor of Oklahoma.
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2025🕊️ Death
Jerry Butler
Jerry Butler is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
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February 20 in History
February 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 February 20
Examples currently recorded for February 20 include Nagorno-Karabakh votes to secede (1988), Ross Perot announces presidential campaign possibility (1992), Tara Lipinski wins Olympic gold (1998). View all events →
Birthdays on February 20
People recorded as born on February 20 include Jarrett Culver, Josh Sargent, Gavin Bazunu. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 20
Remembered figures who died on February 20 include Andreas Brehme, Yoko Yamamoto, David Boren. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 20?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 20: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 20?
- One event currently recorded for February 20 is: Nagorno-Karabakh votes to secede.
- Who was born on February 20?
- People recorded as born on February 20 include Jarrett Culver, Josh Sargent, Gavin Bazunu.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 20?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 20.
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