On February 20, history records 45 notable events, 175 famous births and 81 deaths, spanning the years 1339 to 1835.
Events on this day include: The Milanese army and the St. George's (San Giorgio) Mercenaries of Lodrisio Visconti clashed in the Battle of Parabiago. (1339); Orkney and Shetland are pawned by Norway to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark. (1472).
Notable people born on February 20 include Eleanor of Aragon, Queen of Castile (1358), Thomas Cajetan (1469), Johan Friis (1494).
Notable figures who died on this day include Leo of Catania (789), Theodora (wife of Romanos I) (922), Yaroslav the Wise (1054).
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See all →The Milanese army and the St. George's (San Giorgio) Mercenaries of Lodrisio Visconti clashed in the Battle of Parabiago.
Orkney and Shetland are pawned by Norway to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark.
René-Robert Cavelier establishes Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France's claim to Texas.
The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, is signed by United States President George Washington.
Andreas Hofer, Tirolean patriot and leader of rebellion against Napoleon's forces, is executed.
Manuel Belgrano defeats the royalist army of Pío de Tristán during the Battle of Salta.
Rossini's opera The Barber of Seville premieres at the Teatro Argentina in Rome.
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Birthdays on 20 February 175
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Deaths on 20 February 81
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