December 20 has no owner yet
Historical events & facts — December 20
What happened on December 20?
On December 20, 1989, the United States launched Operation Just Cause, invading Panama to overthrow dictator Manuel Noriega, accused of drug trafficking and threatening the security of the Panama Canal. Between 500 and 4,000 people were killed. Noriega was captured, tried in the US and sentenced to 40 years in prison for drug trafficking.
On December 20, 1803, the United States completed the Louisiana Purchase, acquiring from France a territory of more than 2 million square kilometres for 15 million dollars — less than three cents per hectare. The transaction, driven by Napoleon, who needed funds for his wars, doubled American territory and opened the expansion westward.
On December 21, 1968, Apollo 8 lifted off from Cape Canaveral, becoming the first crewed mission to leave Earth orbit and reach the Moon. Astronauts Borman, Lovell and Anders orbited the Moon ten times on Christmas Eve and broadcast the reading of Genesis to Earth with the planet floating in the background. It was the first human lunar flight in history.
Notable birthdays — December 20
Famous people born on December 20
Ivana Kobilca
Ivana Kobilca was a Slovene painter, and is considered the most prominent painter and a key figure of Slovene cultural identity
Irene Dunne
Irene Dunne was an American actress who appeared in films during the Golden Age of Hollywood
Audrey Totter
Audrey Mary Totter was an American radio, film, and television actor and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract player in the 1940s.
Kim Weston
Kim Weston is an American soul singer and Motown alumna
Sivakant Tiwari
Sivakant Tiwari, P.P.A.(E.), P.B.S., P.P.A.(E.)(L.), P.J.G., known professionally as S
01
Own a unique day
Your birthday, the date that changed everything. One owner per day. Claim yours and let the world know.
02
Your day, your showcase
A worldwide public page that represents you. The more special you make it, the greater the impact.
03
Guaranteed return
Every time it changes hands, the price rises. You always get back more than you paid — or keep it forever.