If dates had personalities, November 20 would be the “Drama Queen” of them all.
From trials taking place to space stations blasting off, this day has witnessed nothing less than global telenovelas.
Check out the events below, which prove why November 20 deserves its own OTT release (ASAP).
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Microsoft Windows 1.0 released (1985)
Microsoft Windows 1.0, although it had limited features, its launch paved the way for the modern Windows ecosystem that would dominate personal computing.
The Nuremberg Trials (1945)
The Nuremberg Trials opened on 20 November 1945, marking the first international tribunal to prosecute war crimes. Twenty-four senior Nazi leaders faced charges, including crimes against humanity.
Launch of ISS module Zarya (1998)
Russia’s Zarya module became the first component of the International Space Station placed in orbit. Its launch marked the beginning of one of humanity’s most ambitious international scientific collaborations!
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Birthdays of celebrities
Rajkumar Hirani, Babita Phogat and Tusshar Kapoor share the same birthday!
Children’s Day (before 1964)
India shared the same universal Children’s Day on 20th November until the death of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. To commemorate him, Children’s Day was set to be on his birth anniversary (14th November).
In the end, 20 November stands out not because it hosts one defining moment, but because it gathers so many turning points under a single date. Each episode, whether political, scientific, or cultural, adds another layer to its unusual legacy.
