March 20 in History
March 20 is the birthday of Belle (singer) (2004) and the anniversary of the death of Nicholas Brendon (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for March 20, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Ovid, Roman poet was born in 43 BC, while Cuthbert, Northumbrian (English) monk, bishop, and saint died in 687.
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Famous people born on March 20
Famous people who died on March 20
2026
Filaret Denysenko (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Ukrainian Orthodox religious leader (1929–2026)
2025
Eddie Jordan (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Irish motorsport executive and broadcaster (1948–2025)
2019
Mary Warnock, Baroness Warnock (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English philosopher of morality, education, and mind, and a writer (1924–2019)
2014
Hennie Aucamp (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Hennie Aucamp, South African poet, author, and academic (born 1934)
2014
Tonie Nathan (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American media producer and political activist (1923–2014)
2013
George Lowe (mountaineer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and film director (1924–2013)
What happened on March 20
- 2021
La Plume noire, an anarchist bookstore in Lyon, is targeted by an attack of the far-right, provoking a shock in Lyon's far-left circles.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is sworn in as acting president of Kazakhstan, following the resignation of long-time president Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
A solar eclipse, equinox, and a supermoon all occur on the same day.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
Syrian civil war: The Siege of Kobanî is broken by the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Free Syrian Army (FSA), marking a turning point in the Rojava–Islamist conflict.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
Four suspected Taliban members attack the Kabul Serena Hotel, killing at least nine people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
At least 52 people are killed and more than 250 injured in a wave of terror attacks across ten cities in Iraq.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland begins eruptions that would last for three months, heavily disrupting air travel in Europe.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
Over 150 Chadian soldiers are killed in eastern Chad by members of the rebel UFDC. The rebel movement sought to overthrow Chadian president Idriss Déby.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
Iraq War: The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland begin an invasion of Iraq.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, a former Black Panther once known as H. Rap Brown, is captured after murdering Georgia sheriff's deputy Ricky Kinchen and critically wounding Deputy Aldranon English.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
Legoland California, the first Legoland outside of Europe, opens in Carlsbad, California, US.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
The Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo carries out a sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway, killing 14 and wounding over 6,200 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
The Troubles: A Provisional IRA bomb kills two children in Warrington, England. It leads to mass protests in both Britain and Ireland.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
Ferdinand Marcos's widow, Imelda Marcos, goes on trial for bribery, embezzlement, and racketeering.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
Eritrean War of Independence: Having defeated the Nadew Command, the Eritrean People's Liberation Front enters the town of Afabet, victoriously concluding the Battle of Afabet.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 20
- 43 BC — Ovid, Roman poet (died 17)
- 1253 — Magadu, renamed Wareru, founder of Ramanya Kingdom, renamed Hanthawady Kingdom of Pegu (died 1307)
- 1319 — Laurence Hastings, 1st Earl of Pembroke (died 1348)
Died on March 20
- 687 — Cuthbert, Northumbrian (English) monk, bishop, and saint (born 634)
- 703 — Wulfram, archbishop of Sens
- 842 — Alfonso II, king of Asturias (Spain) (born 759)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 20
Quick answers
Who was born on March 20? Belle (singer) (2004), Cooper Hoffman (2003), Jahmyr Gibbs (2002).
Who died on March 20? Nicholas Brendon (2026), Filaret Denysenko (2026), Robert Mueller (2026).
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