1986⚡ Event
Aeroflot Flight 6502 Crash
Aeroflot Flight 6502 crashed while approaching Kurumoch Airport in Samara, Russia, killing all 70 people on board.
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What Happened on October 20?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for October 20 — 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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Historical Events on October 20(4)
1991⚡ Event
Uttarakhand Earthquake
An earthquake struck the Indian state of Uttarakhand, resulting in at least 768 fatalities and the destruction of thousands of homes.
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2022⚡ Event
Chad Protests
Protests erupted across Chad following President Mahamat Déby's announcement of an intention to extend his rule by an additional two years.
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2024⚡ Event
Indonesian Presidential Inauguration
Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka were sworn in as president and vice president of Indonesia. They became the oldest and youngest individuals to hold these respective offices.
politics
Birthdays on October 20(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Chuu
Chuu is a South Korean singer and television personality.
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2000🎂 Birth
Kenneth Walker III
Kenneth Walker III, an American football player, was born on this date.
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2001🎂 Birth
Paige Bueckers
Paige Bueckers, an American basketball player, was born on this date.
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2002🎂 Birth
Yéremy Pino
Yéremy Pino, a Spanish footballer, was born on this date.
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2003🎂 Birth
Carney Chukwuemeka
Carney Chukwuemeka, an English footballer, was born on this date.
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Deaths on October 20(6)
2011🕊️ Death
Death of Muammar Gaddafi
During the First Libyan Civil War, deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was captured by rebel forces in Sirte and killed shortly thereafter.
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2024🕊️ Death
Barbara Dane
Barbara Dane was an American folk, blues, and jazz singer.
music
2024🕊️ Death
Fethullah Gülen
Fethullah Gülen was a Turkish preacher and theologian.
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2024🕊️ Death
Janusz Olejniczak
Janusz Olejniczak was a Polish classical pianist and actor.
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2024🕊️ Death
Paul White, Baron Hanningfield
Paul White, Baron Hanningfield was a British life peer.
politics
October 20 in History
October 20 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on October 20
Examples currently recorded for October 20 include Aeroflot Flight 6502 Crash (1986), Uttarakhand Earthquake (1991), Chad Protests (2022). View all events →
Birthdays on October 20
People recorded as born on October 20 include Chuu, Kenneth Walker III, Paige Bueckers. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 20
Remembered figures who died on October 20 include Death of Muammar Gaddafi, Barbara Dane, Fethullah Gülen. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 20?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for October 20: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 20?
- One event currently recorded for October 20 is: Aeroflot Flight 6502 Crash.
- Who was born on October 20?
- People recorded as born on October 20 include Chuu, Kenneth Walker III, Paige Bueckers.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 20?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for October 20.
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