November 20th is celebrated as Absurdity Day & Name Your PC Day.
We are now on day 325 out of 366, and only have 41 days remaining in 2024.
So, you want to know all about November 20th, do you? Well you’re in the right place as you’re about to learn about some important past events that happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day in 1939, DC Comics released the first issue of the Flash Comics? As well as the adventures of the titular Flash, the magazine featured various other superheroes as well.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about November 20th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on November 20 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2022
FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off in Qatar.
After much controversy regarding human rights violations, corruption, and climate concerns over Qatar hosting the world-renowned FIFA World Cup, the most prestigious tournament in the world kicked off with a match between Ecuador and Qatar.
2019
Snake fossils found in Rio Negro Province, Argentina, showed snakes with hind legs that lived over 70 million years ago.
The species was named Najash rionegrina.
2019
Oxford Dictionaries declared “climate emergency” as the word of the year for 2019.
The promotion led to the word being used 100 times more in just 12 months.
2018
A 15-week abortion ban in Mississippi was declared unconstitutional.
It was determined to be against women’s constitutional rights.
2017
The Georgia Dome in Atlanta was blown to smithereens in a controlled demolition.
The area was replaced with the $1.6 billion Mercedes-Benz stadium.
2015
English singer-songwriter Adele released her third studio album, “25.”
It won Album of the Year from both Billboard and The Grammys.
2007
MTV and Harmonix released Rock Band for PS3 and Xbox 360 in North America.
Harmonix created the first two Guitar Hero games and already had the idea in mind for Rock Band when MTV Music bought them out. Unable to continue the Guitar Hero series, they created Rock Band.
1998
Zarya, the first International Space Station module, was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
Otherwise known as the Functional Cargo Block, it was originally designed for the Russian MIR space station. It was crucial during the initial stages of the ISS, as it provided electrical power, guidance, propulsion, and storage. It was named Zarya, meaning “Dawn” in Russian, to celebrate the dawn of a new era of international cooperation.
1866
French inventor Pierre Lallement was awarded his patent for a pedal bicycle.
Lallement moved to Connecticut, USA, in July 1865, where he continued to develop his designs for a rotary crank bicycle. Lallement was funded by James Carroll and filed the first and only American patent application for the pedal-bicycle in April 1866.
1695
Zumbi, the last of the Quilombo dos Palmares kings, was killed.
The Afro-Brazilian King Zumbi was known for his great powers and possibly immortality as he was believed to have been a demigod. He fought for the Palmares’ independence, and after many battles with the Brazillian Indian fighters, he was killed, then decapitated on this day.
284 AD
Roman soldier Diocletian was appointed the new Roman Emperor after Roman Emperor Carus’s death.
Diocletian was born into a low-status family; however, he rose through military ranks and became a cavalry commander of Emperor Carus’s army. Following the death of Carus and his son Numerianus, the army named Diocletian the new emperor.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Joel McHale? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1995
Michael Clifford
Australian
Singer
Age:
28 years old
Born In:
New South Wales, Australia
1983
Future
American
Rapper
Age:
40 years old
Born In:
Georgia, USA
1971
Joel McHale
American
Actor
Age:
52 years old
Born In:
Lazio, Italy
Quotes
Every day brings a new quote – here are the most renowned quotes spoken or written on November 20th in history.
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.
National Absurdity Day
History is absolutely full of absurd events, so many in fact that Absurdity Day was created to recall and celebrate these stranger moments. Today isn’t just about reflection, though; it’s also a day to do any wacky, zany, or absurd things that pop into your head – so go crazy today!
Name Your PC Day
We name our cars, we name our boats, yet very few people ever think about giving a name to their computers! As we spend so much time in front of our computers, it only seems logical to think of a nice name for them. So what will you name your PC today?
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
On a papal flight in South America, Pope Francis performed a wedding ceremony for two flight attendants when he found out they missed their wedding due to an earthquake.
Birthday & Zodiac
If you were born on this day, your zodiac sign is Scorpio.
The Scorpio star sign is the most intense in the zodiac. Scorpios are known for their passion, determination, and decisiveness.
For all of you who were born in November, your allocated birthstone is topaz. The Topaz birthstone provides great strength and protection from a range of common illnesses.
For people born on Nov 20, your estimated date of conception falls on February 27 in the same year.
A baby conceived on November 20th, 2024, will likely be due around August 13th, 2025.
