1979⚡ Event
Journalist Bill Stewart Executed
American journalist Bill Stewart was executed by Nicaraguan Guardia forces.
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What Happened on June 20?
Discover 15 historical moments on June 20 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on June 20(5)
1982⚡ Event
Holocaust and Genocide Conference
The International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide, the first major conference in genocide studies, opened despite Turkish attempts to cancel it.
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1994⚡ Event
Bombing at Imam Reza Shrine
A bomb explosion in the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran, left at least 25 dead and more than 70 injured.
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2009⚡ Event
Neda Agha-Soltan Killed in Iran
Iranian student Neda Agha-Soltan was shot dead in Tehran during presidential election protests. Footage of her death was widely distributed online.
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2019⚡ Event
US Drone Shot Down by Iran
An Iranian aircraft shot down an American drone over the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
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Famous Birthdays on June 20(5)
Notable Deaths on June 20(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Taylor Wily
Taylor Wily was an American actor, sumo wrestler, and mixed martial artist.
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June 20 in History
June 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 1979 to the present day.
Major Events on June 20
Among the most notable events on June 20: Journalist Bill Stewart Executed (1979), Holocaust and Genocide Conference (1982), Bombing at Imam Reza Shrine (1994). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on June 20
Notable figures born on June 20 include Caroline Weir, Sam Bennett, Bálint Kopasz. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on June 20
Remembered figures who died on June 20 include Angelo Niculescu, Prodigy, Caleb Swanigan. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 20?
- June 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 June 20?
- One of the most notable events on June 20 is: Journalist Bill Stewart Executed.
- Who was born on June 20?
- Famous figures born on June 20 include Caroline Weir, Sam Bennett, Bálint Kopasz.
- How many historical events happened on June 20?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on June 20, spanning centuries of world history.
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