September 20th, 1563

Born on September 20th, 1563

Age in days, weeks and months
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What happened on September 20th?

September 20th, 2011

The United States military ended its "don't ask, don't tell" policy, consequently allowing gay and lesbian people to serve openly.

September 20th, 2008

An explosive-laden truck detonated in front of the Marriott hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing 54 people and injuring 266 others.

September 20th, 1997

Hurricane Erika, the strongest and longest-lasting hurricane of the 1997 Atlantic hurricane season, dissipated after causing flooding and power outages throughout Puerto Rico.

September 20th, 1988

British prime minister Margaret Thatcher (pictured) gave a landmark speech at the Belfry of Bruges, Belgium, against federalism in the European Economic Community.

September 20th, 1984

The Cosby Show, which became one of three U.S. television shows to have the highest ratings five years in a row, premiered with its pilot episode.

September 20th, 1977

A series of celestial phenomena of disputed nature was observed in the western Soviet Union, Finland and Denmark.

September 20th, 1973

Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, in an internationally televised tennis match dubbed the "Battle of the Sexes".

September 20th, 1971

Hurricane Irene (satellite image pictured) moved into the Pacific Ocean from the Atlantic, making it the first actively tracked tropical cyclone to do so.

September 20th, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, announced the story of Xenu in a taped lecture sent to all Scientologists.

September 20th, 1944

Second World War: Allied forces captured San Marino from the German Army.

September 20th, 1943

World War II: Australian troops led by Gordon Grimsley King defeated Imperial Japanese forces at the Battle of Kaiapit in New Guinea.

September 20th, 1920

Irish War of Independence: British auxiliary police officers known as Black and Tans went on a rampage in Balbriggan, burning more than fifty homes and businesses and killing two people.

September 20th, 1792

The French Army achieved its first major victory of the War of the First Coalition at the Battle of Valmy.

September 20th, 1697

The first of a series of treaties comprising the Peace of Ryswick was signed between France and the Grand Alliance, ending the Nine Years' War.

September 20th, 1643

First English Civil War: The First Battle of Newbury was fought in Berkshire; Parliamentarian forces were allowed to pass Royalist troops to retreat the next morning.

Birthdays
... of famous people, actors, celebrities and stars on September 20th

Same year
Born in 1563

56

Wanli Emperor

Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1563-1620)

*September 4th, 1563, Beijing †August 18th, 1620, Beijing

82

Hosokawa Tadaoki

Daimyo

*November 28th, 1563, Kyōto †January 18th, 1646, Yatsushiro

60

George Heriot

Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist (1563-1624)

*June 15th, 1563, Edinburgh †February 12th, 1624, London

44

Francis Caracciolo

Italian Catholic priest

*October 13th, 1563, Villa Santa Maria †June 4th, 1608, Agnone

26

Sophie of Württemberg

German princess, duchess of Saxe-Weimar (1563-1590)

*November 20th, 1563, Stuttgart †July 21st, 1590, Vacha

62

Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester

English noble and diplomat (1563-1626)

*November 19th, 1563, Kent †July 13th, 1626, Kent

60

John Albert I of Solms-Braunfels

German Count, steward and secret council of Frederick V of the Palatinate (1563-1623)

*March 5th, 1563, Braunfels †May 14th, 1623, The Hague

48

Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury

English Earl (1563-1612)

*June 1st, 1563, Westminster †May 24th, 1612, Marlborough

80

Francisco Pacheco

Spanish painter and teacher (1564-1644)

*November 30th, 1563, Sanlúcar de Barrameda †November 30th, 1643, Seville

43

Guru Arjan

The fifth Guru of Sikhism (1563-1606)

*April 15th, 1563, Goindwal Sahib †May 30th, 1606, Lahore

81

Mutio Vitelleschi

Superior General of the Society of Jesus

*December 2nd, 1563, Rome †February 9th, 1645, Rome

52

Abraham Suarinus

*January 1st, 1563, Schkeuditz †January 1st, 1615

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Leap year

No: With 365 days 1563 is a normal year and no leap year.

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