What Happened on April 20, 2023

Historical Events

136 people massacred in village of Karma, Burkina Faso, one of the country worst attacks on civilians, blamed on the country's security forces [1]

Petro Meets Biden

Colombian President Gustavo Petro meets with US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington [1]

46th US President, Vice President and Senator Joe Biden

Starship Rocket Launch

SpaceX’s Starship rocket - the most powerful ever made with 33 booster engines, launches in historic first test flight from Boca Chica, Texas. Explodes four minutes into flight with blame centering on Elon Musk's rush to launch on 420. [1]

Total solar eclipse in Exeter, Western Australia blocks out the sun for 58 seconds [1]

Events in 2023

Famous Weddings

Big Bang Theory actor Kevin Sussman marries Addie Hall at Cheekwood Gardens in Nashville

Famous Deaths

Josep Maria Fusté, Spanish soccer midfielder (8 caps; FC Barcelona), dies at 82

Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About April 20, 2023

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 1 year and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

#1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
#1 Song: Miracle - Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding