1985⚡ Event
Windows 1.0 Released
Microsoft released Windows 1.0, the first public version of its graphical operating environment, on November 20, 1985. This marked a significant step in the development of personal computing.
technologyscience
What Happened on November 20?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for November 20 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
politicslawsportsentertainmentwarmusictechnologyscience
Image retrieved via Wikipedia: First Nagorno-Karabakh War
Historical Events on November 20(5)
1990⚡ Event
Andrei Chikatilo Arrested
Andrei Chikatilo, a notorious Soviet serial killer, was arrested in Novocherkassk on November 20, 1990. He is considered one of the most prolific serial killers in Soviet history.
law
1991⚡ Event
Helicopter Shot Down in Nagorno-Karabakh
An Azerbaijani military helicopter carrying a peacekeeping mission was shot down in Nagorno-Karabakh on November 20, 1991. This event disrupted ongoing peace talks during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.
warpolitics
1994⚡ Event
Angolan Civil War Ceasefire
On November 20, 1994, the Angolan government signed a ceasefire with UNITA rebels under the Lusaka Protocol. This attempt to end the Angolan Civil War ultimately failed.
warpolitics
2003⚡ Event
Istanbul Bombings
Suicide bombers attacked the British consulate and HSBC Bank in Istanbul on November 20, 2003, killing 31 people. Among the victims were consul general Roger Short and actor Kerem Yılmazer.
disasterlaw
Birthdays on November 20(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Connie Talbot
Connie Talbot is an English singer-songwriter.
musicentertainment
Deaths on November 20(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Jan Morris
Jan Morris was a Welsh historian, author, and travel writer.
literature
2024🕊️ Death
Ursula Haverbeck
Ursula Haverbeck was a German Holocaust denier.
politicslaw
2024🕊️ Death
John Prescott
John Prescott was a British sailor and politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
politics
2024🕊️ Death
Jodi Rell
Jodi Rell was an American politician and the 87th Governor of Connecticut.
politics
November 20 in History
November 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 November 20
Examples currently recorded for November 20 include Windows 1.0 Released (1985), Andrei Chikatilo Arrested (1990), Helicopter Shot Down in Nagorno-Karabakh (1991). View all events →
Birthdays on November 20
People recorded as born on November 20 include Levi Garcia, Connie Talbot, Caty McNally. View all birthdays →
Deaths on November 20
Remembered figures who died on November 20 include Jan Morris, Ursula Haverbeck, Andy Paley. View all →
Browse what happened on November 19 or November 21, explore the full month of November, or discover a random historical fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 20?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for November 20: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 20?
- One event currently recorded for November 20 is: Windows 1.0 Released.
- Who was born on November 20?
- People recorded as born on November 20 include Levi Garcia, Connie Talbot, Caty McNally.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 20?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for November 20.
Test Your History Knowledge
Guess the year this event occurred.
Trivia will load as this section enters view.