On January 20, history records 40 notable events, 198 famous births and 97 deaths, spanning the years 250 to 1783.
Events on this day include: Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Pope Fabian is martyred. (250); King Chindasuinth, at the urging of bishop Braulio of Zaragoza, crowns his son Recceswinth as co-ruler of the Visigothic Kingdom. (649).
Notable people born on January 20 include Gordian III (225), Alp Arslan (1029), Elizabeth of Bohemia (1292-1330) (1292).
Notable figures who died on this day include Pope Fabian (250), Al-Shafi‘i (820), Theophilos (emperor) (842).
Events on 20 January 40
See all →Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Pope Fabian is martyred.
King Chindasuinth, at the urging of bishop Braulio of Zaragoza, crowns his son Recceswinth as co-ruler of the Visigothic Kingdom.
The first English parliament to include not only Lords but also representatives of the major towns holds its first meeting in the Palace of Westminster, now commonly known as the "Houses of Parliament".
Edward Balliol surrenders his claim to the Scottish throne to Edward III in exchange for an English pension.
Battle of Rio de Janeiro: Portuguese forces under the command of Estácio de Sá definitively drive the French out of Rio de Janeiro.
The Mexican city of León is founded by order of the viceroy Don Martín Enríquez de Almanza.
The Kingdom of Great Britain signs a peace treaty with France and Spain, officially ending hostilities in the American Revolutionary War.
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Birthdays on 20 January 198
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Deaths on 20 January 97
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