September 20 in History
September 20 is the birthday of Thomas Crooks (2003) and the anniversary of the death of Chad Gilbert (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 20, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Kyunyeo, Korean poet was born in 917, while Gozbald, bishop of Würzburg died in 855.
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Famous people born on September 20
Famous people who died on September 20
What happened on September 20
- 2019
Roughly four million people, mostly students, demonstrate across the world to address climate change. Sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg from Sweden leads the demonstration in New York City.
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At least 161 people die after a ferry capsizes close to the pier on Ukara Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2017
Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, resulting in 2,975 deaths, US$90 billion in damage, and a major humanitarian crisis.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2011
The United States military ends its "don't ask, don't tell" policy, allowing gay men and women to serve openly for the first time.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
A dump truck full of explosives detonates in front of the Marriott hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing 54 people and injuring 266 others.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
Between 15,000 and 20,000 protesters march on Jena, Louisiana, United States, in support of six black youths who had been convicted of assaulting a white classmate.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
Civil unrest in the Maldives breaks out after a prisoner is killed by guards.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
In an address to a joint session of Congress and the American people, U.S. President George W. Bush declares a "war on terror".
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
The United Kingdom's MI6 Secret Intelligence Service building is attacked by individuals using a Russian-built RPG-22 anti-tank missile.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
South Ossetia declares its independence from Georgia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
USAir Flight 5050 crashes into Bowery Bay during a rejected takeoff from LaGuardia Airport, killing two people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
Margaret Thatcher delivers the Bruges speech, in which she articulates her opposition to further European integration.
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Aeroflot Flight 36075 is hijacked at Ufa International Airport.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1984
A suicide bomber in a car attacks the U.S. embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killing twenty-two people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1982
NFL season: American football players in the National Football League begin a 57-day strike.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 20
- 917 — Kyunyeo, Korean poet (died 973)
- 1161 — Emperor Takakura of Japan (died 1181)
- 1449 — Philipp I, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg (died 1500)
Died on September 20
- 855 — Gozbald, bishop of Würzburg
- 1085 — Hermann II, Count Palatine of Lotharingia (born 1049)
- 1190 — Adelog of Hildesheim, German bishop
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 20
Quick answers
Who was born on September 20? Thomas Crooks (2003), Trevon Diggs (1998), Itamar Einhorn (1997).
Who died on September 20? Chad Gilbert (2026), Matt Beard (2025), Ibrahim Aqil (2024).
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