On this day in history
What happened on 20 December
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 20 December. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Louisiana Purchase was completed, doubling US territoryWorld
- First night game in professional baseball was playedCultural
- Macau was returned to China from Portuguese ruleWorld
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.