April 20 in History

20 April in History – 211 years ago

German Campaign of 1813

Europe 1813: German Campaign of 1813

The Russians liberated Berlin from the French in early March 1813, encouraging Prussia to... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of South America 1945: South America in World War II
South America 1945
South America in World War II
Brazil was the only South American country to send troops abroad during World War II and,...
Historical Atlas of Europe 1813: German Campaign of 1813
Europe 1813
German Campaign of 1813
The Russians liberated Berlin from the French in early March 1813, encouraging Prussia to join...
Historical Atlas of Europe 413: Revolt of Heraclian
Europe 413
Revolt of Heraclian
In early 413 the Gothic king Athaulf betrayed Jovinus and, capturing him at Valentia (Valence),...
Historical Atlas of Northern Africa 413: Revolt of Heraclian
Northern Africa 413
Revolt of Heraclian
After the fall of Constantine III and Gerontius (411), the usurper Jovinus took power in Gaul...
 

on 20 April 1921

Colombia recognizes Panama’s independence

All Events on 20 April

  1994
Nine former Soviet republics form military alliance
ends   1961
Bay of Pigs invasion
starts   1949
HMS *Amethyst* trapped on Yangtze by Communist advance
starts   1928
Japan occupies Jinan
  1921
Colombia recognizes Panama’s independence
  1874
British confirm claim to Arctic Territories
ends   1860
Unrest in Sicily; suppressed by authorities
  1854
Austra and Prussia declare armed neutrality
  1853
Santa Anna returns to power in Mexico
  1851
Russia withdraws from Moldavia*
  1809
Napoleon defeats Austrians at Abensberg
starts   1808
Spanish kings Ferdinand VII and Charles IV meet with Napoleon
  413
Honorius’ troops defeat Heraclian at Utriculum*
starts   332
Romans defeat Tervingi invasion of Sarmatians*
  291
Tervingi Goths fight Vandals and Gepids in Dacia*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 20 April for purposes of Omniatlas

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