On this day in history
October 20
American
1803The Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States for 15 million dollars.
The Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States for 15 million dollars.
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1944Douglas MacArthur wades ashore at Leyte in the Philippines, fulfilling his promise: I have returned.
Douglas MacArthur wades ashore at Leyte in the Philippines, fulfilling his promise: I have returned.
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1973Richard Nixon fires Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox in the Saturday Night Massacre, and his attorne…
Richard Nixon fires Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox in the Saturday Night Massacre, and his attorney general and deputy resign rather than obey.
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1977A plane carrying Lynyrd Skynyrd crashes in Mississippi, killing lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and two bandmates.
A plane carrying Lynyrd Skynyrd crashes in Mississippi, killing lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and two bandmates.
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World
2011Muammar Gaddafi is captured and killed by rebels in Sirte, ending his 42 year rule over Libya.
Muammar Gaddafi is captured and killed by rebels in Sirte, ending his 42 year rule over Libya.
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1827British, French and Russian fleets annihilate the Ottoman navy at Navarino, securing Greek independence.
British, French and Russian fleets annihilate the Ottoman navy at Navarino, securing Greek independence.
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1944Soviet and Yugoslav partisans liberate Belgrade from Nazi occupation.
Soviet and Yugoslav partisans liberate Belgrade from Nazi occupation.
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