March 20th What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1995 Japan Sarin Gas Terrorist Attack
20th March, 1995: Five two man terrorist teams from the Aum Shinrikyo religious ( doomsday cult ), riding on separate subway trains, converge at the Kasumigaseki station and secretly release lethal sarin gas into the air causing the death of Twelve people, and a further 5,500 treated in hospitals.
20th March, 1995: Five two man terrorist teams from the Aum Shinrikyo religious ( doomsday cult ), riding on separate subway trains, converge at the Kasumigaseki station and secretly release lethal sarin gas into the air causing the death of Twelve people, and a further 5,500 treated in hospitals.
1920 U.S.A. Treaty of Versailles
20th March, 1920: A story was printed regarding the return of the Treaty of Versailles which was returned to President Wilson. It had failed Senate ratification four times the night before.
This treaty was intended to mark the official end of World War I, even though a majority of the fighting had stopped in 1918. This was probably one of the most controversial documents created within the 20th Century, and was signed between Allied and Associated forces of World War I and Germany.
20th March, 1920: A story was printed regarding the return of the Treaty of Versailles which was returned to President Wilson. It had failed Senate ratification four times the night before.
This treaty was intended to mark the official end of World War I, even though a majority of the fighting had stopped in 1918. This was probably one of the most controversial documents created within the 20th Century, and was signed between Allied and Associated forces of World War I and Germany.
1922 U.S.A. All Homes Must Have Mail Boxes
20th March, 1922 : The US Postmaster General ( Hubert Work ) ordered all homes to get mailboxes or relinquish delivery of mail.
20th March, 1922 : The US Postmaster General ( Hubert Work ) ordered all homes to get mailboxes or relinquish delivery of mail.
1933 Italy New Peace Plan
20th March, 1933: A new plan for peace was being discussed between various European countries. This plan was being facilitated by leaders such as Premiers Benito Mussolini of Italy and Premier Ramsey Mac Donald of Great Britain.
20th March, 1933: A new plan for peace was being discussed between various European countries. This plan was being facilitated by leaders such as Premiers Benito Mussolini of Italy and Premier Ramsey Mac Donald of Great Britain.
1933 U.S.A. Roosevelt Resolves To Help America Out Of Great Depression
20th March, 1933: Within one month of taking office President Roosevelt set about pulling America out of the depths of the worst depression in history.
He temporarily closed the nation's banks.
He passed emergency legislation aimed at stabilizing financial institutions.
Spoke on the nations radio airwaves giving people hope and a much needed pep talk.
Signed the Economy Act into law which cut salaries of federal employees including war veterans .
20th March, 1933: Within one month of taking office President Roosevelt set about pulling America out of the depths of the worst depression in history.
He temporarily closed the nation's banks.
He passed emergency legislation aimed at stabilizing financial institutions.
Spoke on the nations radio airwaves giving people hope and a much needed pep talk.
Signed the Economy Act into law which cut salaries of federal employees including war veterans .
1935 U.S.A. Your Hit Parade
20th March, 1935: The American radio show “Your Hit Parade” makes its debut on the airwaves. In the following years, it becomes the jumping point for many of the most successful singers and artists in the music industry.
20th March, 1935: The American radio show “Your Hit Parade” makes its debut on the airwaves. In the following years, it becomes the jumping point for many of the most successful singers and artists in the music industry.
1945 World War II Mandalay
20th March, 1945: The Japanese capture Mandalay in May 1942, and British troops liberate Mandalay, Burma from the Japanese.
20th March, 1945: The Japanese capture Mandalay in May 1942, and British troops liberate Mandalay, Burma from the Japanese.
1948 Australia Workers Wanted
20th March, 1948: An Australian firm had put an ad in a newspaper dated this date for the recruitment of workers. They were willing to pay up to $32.00 to each employee that referred workers to the company (upon hire). This was considered a “fair chunk of change” in this time-equivalent to approximately $276.58 in 2007.
20th March, 1948: An Australian firm had put an ad in a newspaper dated this date for the recruitment of workers. They were willing to pay up to $32.00 to each employee that referred workers to the company (upon hire). This was considered a “fair chunk of change” in this time-equivalent to approximately $276.58 in 2007.
1951 Korea Korean War
20th March, 1951: Americans were fighting on the Central Korean front. While doing so, they came against a strong resistance. The Red Army (communists) attacked from hill positions. Furthermore, a news blackout was ordered by General MacArthur in Tokyo.
20th March, 1951: Americans were fighting on the Central Korean front. While doing so, they came against a strong resistance. The Red Army (communists) attacked from hill positions. Furthermore, a news blackout was ordered by General MacArthur in Tokyo.
1954 Vietnam War
20th March, 1954: 60,000 Viet Minh with heavy artillery surround 16,000 French troops, but the french held out for a further 6 weeks before being overcome by the greater numbers and defeated .
20th March, 1954: 60,000 Viet Minh with heavy artillery surround 16,000 French troops, but the french held out for a further 6 weeks before being overcome by the greater numbers and defeated .
1955 Japan American
20th March, 1955: In Japan, two Americans were charge of involuntary manslaughter after a girl was shot. These Americans were acquitted, and this situation was ruled to be an accident.
20th March, 1955: In Japan, two Americans were charge of involuntary manslaughter after a girl was shot. These Americans were acquitted, and this situation was ruled to be an accident.
1963 U.S.A. “Chute Less” Parachutes
20th March, 1963: The U.S. Air Force made plans to start using “chute-less” parachutes. Assault troops would be exiting aircraft without them fairly soon, as of this period of time in history.
20th March, 1963: The U.S. Air Force made plans to start using “chute-less” parachutes. Assault troops would be exiting aircraft without them fairly soon, as of this period of time in history.
1965 U.S.A. Governor Wallace Alabama
20th March, 1965: President Lyndon B Johnson informs Governor Wallace the Alabama Governor that he will call up the Alabama National Guard to supervise and ensure the safety of a planned civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery after the last march which had been shown on Television with local police and state troopers using Billy clubs and tear gas on the marchers
20th March, 1965: President Lyndon B Johnson informs Governor Wallace the Alabama Governor that he will call up the Alabama National Guard to supervise and ensure the safety of a planned civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery after the last march which had been shown on Television with local police and state troopers using Billy clubs and tear gas on the marchers
1966 England The World Cup
20th March, 1966: The World Cup, was stolen while on display at Westminster Hall in London, the World Cup was on show prior to the start of the World Cup tournament in Britain later in the year. It was found 1 week later in a in South London garden wrapped in a newspapers. England did go on to win the World Cup later in the year beating West Germany in the final.
20th March, 1966: The World Cup, was stolen while on display at Westminster Hall in London, the World Cup was on show prior to the start of the World Cup tournament in Britain later in the year. It was found 1 week later in a in South London garden wrapped in a newspapers. England did go on to win the World Cup later in the year beating West Germany in the final.
1969 Gibraltar John Lennon Marries Again
20th March, 1969: John Lennon of the Beatles marries Yoko Ono a Japanese avant-garde artist and musician.
20th March, 1969: John Lennon of the Beatles marries Yoko Ono a Japanese avant-garde artist and musician.
1971 Ireland Major James Chichester-Clark
20th March, 1971: Major James Chichester-Clark made his resignation known. This action was said to have caused a severe political crisis in Ireland at this time.
No one was immediately in line to replace Clark, whose decision to step down was largely influenced by right-wing Unionist Party members. This militant group was working to squelch Irish Republican terrorism.
20th March, 1971: Major James Chichester-Clark made his resignation known. This action was said to have caused a severe political crisis in Ireland at this time.
No one was immediately in line to replace Clark, whose decision to step down was largely influenced by right-wing Unionist Party members. This militant group was working to squelch Irish Republican terrorism.
1974 England Princess Anne
20th March, 1974: Princess Anne and husband Captain Mark Phillips escape a kidnapping attempt as they were returning to Buckingham Palace .1974
20th March, 1974: Princess Anne and husband Captain Mark Phillips escape a kidnapping attempt as they were returning to Buckingham Palace .1974
1976 U.S.A. Patricia Hearst
20th March, 1976: Patricia Hearst, was convicted of taking part in a San Francisco bank robbery conducted by those who originally kidnapped her the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA).
20th March, 1976: Patricia Hearst, was convicted of taking part in a San Francisco bank robbery conducted by those who originally kidnapped her the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA).
1981 Germany
20th March, 1981: Usually when the Army Commissioners had changed their prices each month all the store shelf prices would change as well. However, a new policy was established. The prices on the shelves would remain the same while the prices of new items would change.
20th March, 1981: Usually when the Army Commissioners had changed their prices each month all the store shelf prices would change as well. However, a new policy was established. The prices on the shelves would remain the same while the prices of new items would change.
1987 U.S.A. AZT
20th March, 1987 : The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of ( azidothymidine ) AZT, a drug shown to prolong the lives of some AIDS patients.
A little known fact is that it was originally intended to treat cancer in 1924 but did not do well in trials, and had an unacceptably high side effect profile.
AZT does not destroy the HIV infection, but only delays the progression of the disease and the replication of virus
AZT is generally used in a cocktail of other drugs to treat AIDS Patients and also as a preventive treatment.
20th March, 1987 : The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of ( azidothymidine ) AZT, a drug shown to prolong the lives of some AIDS patients.
A little known fact is that it was originally intended to treat cancer in 1924 but did not do well in trials, and had an unacceptably high side effect profile.
AZT does not destroy the HIV infection, but only delays the progression of the disease and the replication of virus
AZT is generally used in a cocktail of other drugs to treat AIDS Patients and also as a preventive treatment.
1990 Namibia Independence
20th March, 1990 : Namibia gains independence ending 75 years of South African rule.
20th March, 1990 : Namibia gains independence ending 75 years of South African rule.
1991 Saudi Arabia American Jet Fighter shoots down an Iraqi Su-22
20th March, 1991: American troops operating a jet fighter shot down an Iraqi Su-22 warplane. The Iraqi plan was in operation after an unofficial cease-fire agreement was made.
President George Bush, Sr. was seemingly supportive of America’s decision to shoot down the Su-22. He even warned Iraqis that it could happen again, although at the time Bush did not think it was likely. This was the first known incident of attack since the agreement to discontinue fighting took place three weeks prior to this date.
20th March, 1991: American troops operating a jet fighter shot down an Iraqi Su-22 warplane. The Iraqi plan was in operation after an unofficial cease-fire agreement was made.
President George Bush, Sr. was seemingly supportive of America’s decision to shoot down the Su-22. He even warned Iraqis that it could happen again, although at the time Bush did not think it was likely. This was the first known incident of attack since the agreement to discontinue fighting took place three weeks prior to this date.
1993 England Warrington Terrorist Attack
20th March, 1993: Two terrorist bombs are exploded close to the heart of Warrington Golden Square shopping mall. 3-year-old Johnathan Ball and 12-year-old Tim Parry are killed and another 56 people injured in the blasts which the IRA has admitted carrying out.
20th March, 1993: Two terrorist bombs are exploded close to the heart of Warrington Golden Square shopping mall. 3-year-old Johnathan Ball and 12-year-old Tim Parry are killed and another 56 people injured in the blasts which the IRA has admitted carrying out.
1999 Switzerland Hot Air Balloon Record
20th March, 1999: Bertrand Piccard of Switzerland and Brian Jones of Britain complete non-stop balloon circumnavigation around the world.
They had set off from Switzerland on 1st March 1999 travelling 45,755 kilometers lasting 19 days, 21 hours and 47 minutes and landing in Egypt on 20th March 1999.
20th March, 1999: Bertrand Piccard of Switzerland and Brian Jones of Britain complete non-stop balloon circumnavigation around the world.
They had set off from Switzerland on 1st March 1999 travelling 45,755 kilometers lasting 19 days, 21 hours and 47 minutes and landing in Egypt on 20th March 1999.
2002 U.S.A. Child Porn Ring Closed Down
20th March, 2002: The FBI arrested a group of approximately 90 people involved in making and/or viewing explicit materials that included the use of children. Among those detained for this reason were clergy members, Little League coaches, along with at least one school bus driver and police officer.
This was the beginning of the end of the breakup of this particular operation-one of the largest child exploitation rings formed in American history. A brief account of this story was given in an internationally-circulated newspaper dated this day (March 20, 2002).
20th March, 2002: The FBI arrested a group of approximately 90 people involved in making and/or viewing explicit materials that included the use of children. Among those detained for this reason were clergy members, Little League coaches, along with at least one school bus driver and police officer.
This was the beginning of the end of the breakup of this particular operation-one of the largest child exploitation rings formed in American history. A brief account of this story was given in an internationally-circulated newspaper dated this day (March 20, 2002).
2003 Iraq Iraq War
20th March, 2003: American missiles hit the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, signaling the start of the US-led campaign to topple Saddam Hussein.
20th March, 2003: American missiles hit the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, signaling the start of the US-led campaign to topple Saddam Hussein.
2004 Iraq U.S. Military Charges Seven with Abuse of Prisoners
20th March, 2004: Following the release of photographs published in worldwide news media of inmate Satar Jabar standing on a box with wires connected to his body and Lynndie England and Charles Graner posing with prisoners ordered to form human pyramid. The U.S. military charged seven soldiers of the 372nd Military Police Company with dereliction of duty, maltreatment, aggravated assault and battery of inmates at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
20th March, 2004: Following the release of photographs published in worldwide news media of inmate Satar Jabar standing on a box with wires connected to his body and Lynndie England and Charles Graner posing with prisoners ordered to form human pyramid. The U.S. military charged seven soldiers of the 372nd Military Police Company with dereliction of duty, maltreatment, aggravated assault and battery of inmates at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
2008 U.S.A. Verizon Wireless
20th March, 2008: Verizon Wireless wins the lion's share of the communications spectrum during the Federal Communications Commission's auction.
20th March, 2008: Verizon Wireless wins the lion's share of the communications spectrum during the Federal Communications Commission's auction.
20th March Signs Of The Zodiac Pisces
The End for Pisces, The Sign of The Fishes
