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Famous Quote For October 20

"Even though people may be well known they still hold in their hearts the emotions of a simple person."

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 1968

October 20 Birthdays

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Matt Steffanina

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Candice Swanepoel

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Viggo Mortensen

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Jelly Roll Morton

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October 20 History

2009 - China pledges to rescue the crew aboard the Chinese ship De Xin Hai after it is hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean.

2009 - The United States observes the National Day on Writing, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English

1987 - Subway vigilante Bernhard Goetz sentenced

1979 - The John F Kennedy library is opened in Boston, Massachusetts.

1973 - The Sydney Opera House opens

This Day In Business

1973 - OAPEC oil embargo begins, leading to the U.S. automotive market switching to smaller, more fuel efficient cars.

This Day In Entertainment

1955 - J.R.R. Tolkien publishes "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King"

This Day In Geography

1818 - Oregon country is to be jointly controlled by U.S. & Britain.

This Day In Sports

1990 - The Reds pull off a big upset when they sweep the A's to win a World Series Title.

October 20th Holiday

World Osteoporosis Day - Raises awareness about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.

Today's Birthday Trivia

He was born with a brachial plexus injury that limits the mobility of his right arm and has done non-profit work to help children suffering from injuries and disabilities. Who is he?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

Learn about people born on this day by reading the October 20 Birthday Horoscope.

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