November 20: Uyghurs Conquer China, the Napoleonic Wars End and the Nuremberg Trials

On This Day in History November 20, 2020 Historical Events 284  Roman soldier Diocletian proclaimed Emperor by the army 762  Bögü, Khan of the Uyghurs, conquers Lo-Yang, capital of the Chinese Empire 1695  Zumbi, the last King of the Quilombo dos Palmares in early Brazil and ex-slave, is executed and decapitated, his head displayed on a pike to dispel any legends of his immortality 1815  Second Treaty of Paris: France and her allies agree France will pay indemnities after Battle of Waterloo, ending the Napoleonic Wars 1986  World Health Organization announces first global effort to combat AIDS More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Edwin Hubble (1889 - 1953) Joe Biden 78th Birthday Robert F. Kennedy (1925 - 1968) Selma Lagerlöf (1858 - 1940) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Francisco Franco (1892 - 1975) Tom Horn (1860 - 1903) More Famous Deaths November 20: Nuremberg War Trials Bring Nazis to Justice The Trial of Major War Criminals began on this day, the first of a five-year series of hearings at Nuremberg where WW2 Nazis were held to account. 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