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?
Discover 13 historical moments on March 20 — 5 events, 3 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous 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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2003🎂 Birth
Cooper Hoffman
Cooper Hoffman, an American actor, was born on March 20, 2003.
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Notable Deaths on March 20(5)
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, including 5 notable events, 3 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1987 to the present day.
Major Events on March 20
Among the most notable events on March 20: Zidovudine approved for HIV/AIDS (1987), Warrington bombings (1993), Invasion of Iraq Begins (2003). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 20
Notable figures born on March 20 include Trevor Zegras, Jahmyr Gibbs, Cooper Hoffman. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- March 20 is home to 13 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 3 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on March 20?
- One of the most notable events on March 20 is: Zidovudine approved for HIV/AIDS.
- Who was born on March 20?
- Famous figures born on March 20 include Trevor Zegras, Jahmyr Gibbs, Cooper Hoffman.
- How many historical events happened on March 20?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on March 20, spanning centuries of world history.
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