What is 20th January famous for?
What is 20th January famous for?
On this day – January 20
2009 Barack Obama is sworn in as U.S. president.
1981 The Iran hostage crisis ends.
1969 The killing of a student activist sets the stage for the Bangladesh Liberation War.
1942 Nazi officials meet to organize the extermination of Jews.
1934 Fujifilm is founded.
- 2009 Barack Obama is sworn in as U.S. president.
- 1981 The Iran hostage crisis ends.
- 1969 The killing of a student activist sets the stage for the Bangladesh Liberation War.
- 1942 Nazi officials meet to organize the extermination of Jews.
- 1934 Fujifilm is founded.
Is January 20 a special day?
1986 – In the United States, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time.
What is January 20th known?
January 20th Holidays. January 20th is the twentieth day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Barack Obama was sworn in as President, becoming the first African-American to lead the nation; King George V died, succeeded by his son, who is anointed King Henry VII; and the British occupied Hong Kong.
Who has a January 20 birthday?
More celebrities with birthdays today
Singer Eric Stewart (10cc, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders) is 77. Drummer George Grantham of Poco is 75. Bassist Ian Hill of Judas Priest is 70. Actor James Denton (“Desperate Housewives”) is 59.
