Here are some notable events, birthdays, deaths, and observances associated with February 20:
Historical Events:
1792: The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, is signed by President George Washington.
1872: The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens in New York City.
1962: Astronaut John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit Earth during NASA's Mercury-Atlas 6 mission.- Notable Birthdays:
1901: Bobbili K. Ramakrishna Ranga Rao, Indian lawyer and politician, 6th Chief Minister of Madras Presidency.
1963: Charles Barkley, American basketball player and sports analyst.1988: Rihanna, Barbadian singer and businesswoman.
Notable Deaths:
1920: Robert Peary, American Arctic explorer who claimed to have reached the geographic North Pole.
1966: Chester Nimitz, American admiral who commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II.1992: Roberta McCain, American socialite and mother of Senator John McCain.
Observances:
World Day of Social Justice: Observed globally to promote social harmony by addressing issues like poverty, unemployment, and exclusion.
National Love Your Pet Day: Celebrated in the United States, encouraging pet owners to show extra affection to their pets.- Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day: Marks the day in 1987 when Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state in India.
- No countries celebrate their independence day on February 20.
These events and observances highlight the diverse historical and cultural significance of February 20.