1987⚡ Event
Zidovudine approved for HIV/AIDS
The antiretroviral drug zidovudine became the first treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for HIV/AIDS on March 20, 1987.
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What Happened on March 20?
Browse 13 historical entries recorded for March 20 — 5 events, 3 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on March 20(5)
1993⚡ Event
Warrington bombings
Two children were killed by the second of two Provisional Irish Republican Army bomb attacks in Warrington, England, on March 20, 1993.
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2003⚡ Event
Invasion of Iraq Begins
A coalition of forces, led by the United States, begins the invasion of Iraq. The invasion aimed to overthrow the government of Saddam Hussein.
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2010⚡ Event
Eyjafjallajökull eruption begins
Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland began a series of volcanic events on March 20, 2010, which later disrupted air travel across Europe.
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2014⚡ Event
Kabul Serena Hotel mass shooting
Taliban militants killed nine civilians in a mass shooting at the Kabul Serena Hotel in Afghanistan on March 20, 2014.
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Birthdays on March 20(3)
2001🎂 Birth
Trevor Zegras
Trevor Zegras, an American ice hockey player, was born on March 20, 2001.
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2002🎂 Birth
Jahmyr Gibbs
Jahmyr Gibbs, an American football player, was born on March 20, 2002.
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2003🎂 Birth
Cooper Hoffman
Cooper Hoffman, an American actor, was born on March 20, 2003.
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Deaths on March 20(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Eddie Jordan
Eddie Jordan, an Irish businessman and motorsport team owner, died.
2026🕊️ Death
Robert Mueller
Robert Mueller, an American attorney and former Director of the FBI, died.
March 20 in History
March 20 is home to 13 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 3 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on March 20
Examples currently recorded for March 20 include Zidovudine approved for HIV/AIDS (1987), Warrington bombings (1993), Invasion of Iraq Begins (2003). View all events →
Birthdays on March 20
People recorded as born on March 20 include Trevor Zegras, Jahmyr Gibbs, Cooper Hoffman. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 20
Remembered figures who died on March 20 include John Sattler, Kyle White, Eddie Jordan. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 20?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 13 entries for March 20: 5 events, 3 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 20?
- One event currently recorded for March 20 is: Zidovudine approved for HIV/AIDS.
- Who was born on March 20?
- People recorded as born on March 20 include Trevor Zegras, Jahmyr Gibbs, Cooper Hoffman.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 20?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 20.
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