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April 20: Day of the Week
April 20, 2024 was the 111th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 255 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Saturday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is sábado.
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Here’s the April calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
April 20 Historical Event(s)
1526
The last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty, Ibrahim Lodi is defeated and killed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat.
1775
American Revolutionary War: the Siege of Boston begins, following the battles at Lexington and Concord.
1810
The Governor of Caracas declares independence from Spain.
1902
Pierre and Marie Curie refine radium chloride.
1908
Opening day of competition in the New South Wales Rugby League.
1972
Apollo 16, commanded by John Young, lands on the moon.
1984
The Good Friday Massacre, an extremely violent ice hockey playoff game, is played in Montreal, Canada.
1998
German terrorist group the Red Army Faction announces their dissolution after 28 years.
1999
Columbine High School massacre: Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold kill 13 people and injure 24 others before committing suicide at Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colorado.
2008
Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300 becoming the first female driver in history to win an Indy car race.
Who were born on April 20?
1808
Emperor Napoleon III of France (d. 1873)
1919
Richard Hillary, Australian pilot and author (d. 1943)
1920
Ronald Speirs, WWII Veteran (d. 2007)
1923
Mother Angelica, American nun and broadcaster
1945
Michael Brandon, American actor
1949
Jessica Lange, American actress
1953
Robert Crais, American author
1965
Adrian Fernández, Mexican racing driver
1971
Allan Houston, American basketball player
1982
Dario Knežević, Croatian football player
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters YXOUZMQUDNC? Check your answers here: Make words with these letters YXOUZMQUDNC. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
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