1969⚡ Event
Amanullah Asaduzzaman killed
Bengali student activist Amanullah Asaduzzaman was shot and killed by East Pakistani police. This event led to the Bangladesh Liberation War.
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What Happened on January 20?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for January 20 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on January 20(5)
1990⚡ Event
Soviet crackdown in Baku
The Soviet Red Army violently cracked down on Azeri pro-independence demonstrations in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR.
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2009⚡ Event
Protests at Icelandic parliament
During a national financial crisis, thousands of people protested at the Icelandic parliament in Reykjavík.
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2009⚡ Event
Barack Obama inaugurated as US President
Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first African-American president of the United States in Washington, D.C.
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2018⚡ Event
Taliban attack on Kabul hotel
Taliban gunmen attacked and took hostages at the Hotel Inter-Continental Kabul, Afghanistan. The incident sparked a 12-hour battle that left at least 21 people dead.
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Birthdays on January 20(5)
1995🎂 Birth
Joey Badass
Joey Badass is an American rapper and actor.
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Deaths on January 20(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Sibusiso Moyo
Sibusiso Moyo, a Zimbabwean politician and army general, died.
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2022🕊️ Death
Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf, an American singer and actor, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Norman Jewison
Norman Jewison, a Canadian actor, director, and producer, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Cecile Richards
Cecile Richards, an American activist and former Planned Parenthood president, died.
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January 20 in History
January 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 January 20
Examples currently recorded for January 20 include Amanullah Asaduzzaman killed (1969), Soviet crackdown in Baku (1990), Protests at Icelandic parliament (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on January 20
People recorded as born on January 20 include Joey Badass, Tyler Herro, Arnaud Kalimuendo. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 20
Remembered figures who died on January 20 include Sibusiso Moyo, Meat Loaf, Norman Jewison. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 20?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for January 20: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 20?
- One event currently recorded for January 20 is: Amanullah Asaduzzaman killed.
- Who was born on January 20?
- People recorded as born on January 20 include Joey Badass, Tyler Herro, Arnaud Kalimuendo.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 20?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for January 20.
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