1988⚡ Event
Margaret Thatcher's Bruges speech
British prime minister Margaret Thatcher gave a landmark speech at the Belfry of Bruges, Belgium, on September 20, 1988, against federalism in the European Economic Community.
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What Happened on September 20?
Discover 15 historical moments on September 20 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on September 20(5)
1997⚡ Event
Hurricane Erika dissipates
Hurricane Erika, the strongest and longest-lasting hurricane of the 1997 Atlantic hurricane season, dissipated on September 20, 1997, after causing flooding and power outages throughout Puerto Rico.
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2000⚡ Event
Real IRA attack on MI6 headquarters
The Real Irish Republican Army carried out a rocket-launcher attack on the MI6 headquarters in London on September 20, 2000, with no casualties and minimal damage.
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2008⚡ Event
Islamabad Marriott Hotel bombing
An explosive-laden truck detonated in front of the Marriott hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, on September 20, 2008, killing 54 people and injuring 266 others.
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2011⚡ Event
US military ends 'don't ask, don't tell' policy
The United States military ended its "don't ask, don't tell" policy on September 20, 2011, allowing gay and lesbian people to serve openly.
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Famous Birthdays on September 20(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Trevon Diggs
Trevon Diggs, American football player, was born on September 20, 1998.
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2003🎂 Birth
Thomas Matthew Crooks
Thomas Matthew Crooks, American attempted assassin of Donald Trump, was born on September 20, 2003.
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Notable Deaths on September 20(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Daniel J. Evans
Daniel J. Evans was an American politician and the 16th Governor of Washington.
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September 20 in History
September 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 1988 to the present day.
Major Events on September 20
Among the most notable events on September 20: Margaret Thatcher's Bruges speech (1988), Hurricane Erika dissipates (1997), Real IRA attack on MI6 headquarters (2000). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on September 20
Notable figures born on September 20 include Laura Dekker, Ioana Loredana Roșca, Itamar Einhorn. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on September 20
Remembered figures who died on September 20 include Ibrahim Aqil, Kathryn Crosby, Daniel J. Evans. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 20?
- September 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 September 20?
- One of the most notable events on September 20 is: Margaret Thatcher's Bruges speech.
- Who was born on September 20?
- Famous figures born on September 20 include Laura Dekker, Ioana Loredana Roșca, Itamar Einhorn.
- How many historical events happened on September 20?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on September 20, spanning centuries of world history.
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