October 20: On This Day in History

On This Day in History October 20, 2020 Historical Events 1097  1st Crusaders arrive in Antioch during the First Crusade 1603  Chinese uprising in the Philippines fails after 23,000 killed 1803  US Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase 1864  US President Abraham Lincoln formally establishes Thanksgiving as a national holiday 1935  Communist forces end their Long March at Yan'an, in Shaanxi, China, bringing Mao Zedong to prominence More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Bela Lugosi (1882 - 1956) James Chadwick (1891 - 1974) Jomo Kenyatta (1891 - 1978) Snoop Dogg 49th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Herbert Hoover (1874 - 1964) Muammar Gaddafi (1942 - 2011) More Famous Deaths October 20: Prince of Wales Gallops Out of Horseracing After Scandal Once regarded as the 'first gentleman of Europe', the lifestyle of a former Prince of Wales caused revulsion, starting with a horseracing scandal on this day. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand