Fact 1: Universal Children's Day
November 20th is a special day because it is celebrated globally as Universal Children's Day. Established by the United Nations in 1954, this day promotes international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.
Fact 2: Adoption Awareness Month
In addition to being Universal Children's Day, November 20th also falls in National Adoption Awareness Month in the United States. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the adoption process and the families made through adoption.
Fact 3: Anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials
An important historical event happened on November 20th. In 1945, the infamous Nuremberg Trials commenced. These trials held Nazi war criminals accountable for the Holocaust and other World War II atrocities.
Fact 4: Robert F. Kennedy’s Birthday
Robert F. Kennedy, also known as Bobby Kennedy, was born on November 20th, 1925. He was a crucial political figure in the United States, attorney general during his brother John F. Kennedy’s presidency, and a senator from New York.
Fact 5: Significant Day for Xbox
November 20th is a significant day for Microsoft's Xbox. On this day in 2013, Xbox One was released in Europe, Australia, and America, introducing a new era of gaming entertainment.
Fact 6: Mexico Revolution Day
In Mexico, November 20th is celebrated as Revolution Day or DÃa de la Revolución. This day commemorates the start of what became the Mexican Revolution in 1910.
Fact 7: International Transgender Day of Remembrance
This day is also marked as International Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on November 20th that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Fact 8: Camera Day in Japan
In Japan, November 20th is celebrated as ‘Camera Day’. The photographic industry commemorates the day the first photograph was taken in Japan by a Japanese photographer back in 1848.
Fact 9: Joe Biden's Birthday
46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, was born on November 20th, 1942. He served as Vice President under Barack Obama before stepping into the highest office.
Fact 10: First-Ever GPS Satellite Launched
On November 20th, 1978, the very first GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite, 'NAVSTAR 1,' was launched into space. This pioneering technology ultimately became a global utility.
Fact 11: Windows Vista Rolled Out for Businesses
Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system was released to business customers on November 20th, 2006. This was the company's long-awaited next-gen operating system at the time.
Fact 12: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Anniversary
On November 20th, 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered his historic Gettysburg Address, regarded as one of the landmark speeches in American history.
Fact 13: Women's Industrial Conference
The first Women's Industrial Conference was opened by U.S. President Calvin Coolidge on November 20th, 1925. The conference aimed to create labor standards for women.
Fact 14: The Big Bang Theory's Record Break
Hit Show 'The Big Bang Theory' on November 20th, 2014, broke a record by being the first television show that was watched remotely via Internet Explorer from the International Space Station.
Fact 15: Canberra Becomes Australian Capital
On this day in 1926, the city of Canberra was officially appointed as the capital of Australia, replacing Melbourne.
Fact 16: "Uptown Girl" Number One Hit
On November 20th, 1983, "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel topped the UK singles chart. Its success was widespread, marking a significant milestone in Joel's music career.
Fact 17: First "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Winner
On November 20th, 1999, John Carpenter won $1,000,000 on the hit TV show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," without using any lifelines, making TV history.
Fact 18: Creation of Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse, one of the most recognizable cartoon characters worldwide, was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks and made his first appearance in Steamboat Willie on November 18th, 1928. Although the official date is not November 20th, his birthday is usually celebrated sometime in this week.
Fact 19: Famously Cold Day in U.S. History
November 20th, 1933, is noteworthy in meteorological records because of a widespread arctic outbreak across the United States. Temperature readings plunged below freezing in every state.
Fact 20: Release of "Life of Pi"
Finally, on this day in 2012, the beautiful film "Life of Pi" directed by Ang Lee and based on the novel by Yann Martel, was released. The film won four Oscar awards including Best Director.