Here are 10 historical events that took place on February 20th, listed in chronological order:
- 1792: The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, was signed by President George Washington.
- 1831: The French Foreign Legion was established by King Louis Philippe to support his war in Algeria.
- 1872: The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City.
- 1933: The U.S. Congress passed the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, establishing the beginning and ending of the terms of the president and Congress.
- 1962: John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth as he flew aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft during the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission.
- 1986: The Soviet Union launched the space station Mir into orbit.
- 2003: A fire broke out at The Station nightclub in Rhode Island during a performance by the band Great White, resulting in 100 deaths and over 200 injuries.
- 2014: The Ukrainian revolution culminated in the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych.
- 2015: Leonard Nimoy, known for his role as Spock in Star Trek, passed away at the age of 83.
- 2020: The first death from COVID-19 in Italy occurred, marking a significant milestone in the global spread of the pandemic.
These events span various domains, including politics, arts, science, and tragic incidents, reflecting the diverse nature of historical occurrences on February 20th.
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