What Happened on September 23, 2020

Historical Events

Election of Interest

Alexander Lukashenko sworn in for sixth term as President of Belarus in a secret ceremony, amid continued widespread protests against his re-election

Dictator and 1st President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko

Event of Interest

Kentucky grand jury indicts only one of three officers for wanton engagement for shooting unarmed Breonna Taylor in Louisville

Victim of Police Brutality Breonna Taylor

Election of Interest

President Donald Trump refuses to commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the US November election at a White House press conference

45th US President, Businessman and TV Personality Donald Trump

Events in 2020

Famous Deaths

Bobby Wilson, English tennis player (Wimbledon doubles 1960 runner-up), dies at 84

Gale Sayers (1943-2020)

American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame halfback, 4X Pro Bowl, 2X NFL rushing leader (Chicago Bears), and source for the TV movie "Brian's Song", dies from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease at 77 [1]

Juliette Gréco, French singer (Sous le ciel de Paris) and actress, dies at 93 [1]
Ray Batten, English rugby league back-rower (Great Britain 3, England 3 Tests; Leeds 434 games) and coach (Wakefield Trinity), dies at 75
W. S. "Fluke" Holland, American rockabilly session and touring drummer (Sun Records; Carl Perkins; Johnny Cash), dies at 85

Died in 2020 2020 Highlights