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What happened in history on this day: March 20?
Since 1995, I have been collecting information on a variety of topics,
creating several timelines of history.
Here you will find specific events from those databases
for this day, on the topics of personal computers, video games, the Walt Disney Company,
Chevrolet Corvettes, A&W Root Beer, Sweden, and Canadian coins.
On March 20 in ...
- 1995 - In San Francisco, California, the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) is held, over three days.
- 2000 - Intel releases the 850 and 866 MHz Pentium III processors. Prices are US$765 and US$776 in 1000-unit quantities.
- 1929 - Disney completes the Mickey Mouse film The Opry House.
- 1930 - The Silly Symphony film Cannibal Capers is released.
- 1930 - Roy Disney sends a letter to the Buzza Company, proposing a series of books featuring Mickey Mouse.
- 1942 - The Mickey Mouse film Symphony Hour is released to theaters. Donald Duck and Goofy also appear.
- 1948 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards an Oscar (Song) for the song "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the film Song of the South.
- 1948 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards an Oscar (Special Award) to James Baskette for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in the film Song of the South.
- 1952 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards an Oscar (Short Subjects, Two Reels) for the film Nature's Half Acre.
- 1957 - The ABC TV network airs the Disneyland TV show, entitled The Goofy Adventure Story. It shows five previously released Goofy cartoons, with new animation tying them together.
- 1959 - The ABC TV network airs the Walt Disney Presents TV show, featuring the sixth "Tales of Texas John Slaughter" episode, The Slaughter Trial.
- 1966 - The NBC TV network airs the Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color show, featuring A Tiger Walks, part one.
- 1981 - Turks and Caicos Islands issues five postage stamps with various Disney characters.
- 1981 - Buena Vista releases the live-action feature film Amy to theaters.
- 1985 - The Alpine Haus restaurant opens in Tokyo Disneyland.
- 1985 - The Candy Wagon shop opens in Tokyo Disneyland.
- 1986 - Tokyo Disneyland welcomes its 30-millionth guest.
- 1987 - The film Captain Eo opens in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland.
- 1990 - Tanzania issues ten postage stamps depicting various Disney characters.
- 1991 - A California court awards Peggy Lee US$3.83 million for her share of the profits from video cassette sales of the film Lady and the Tramp.
- 1992 - Disney releases the Touchstone Pictures / Amblin live-action feature film Noises Off to theatres.
- 1995 - The Disney Channel airs the Disney Channel Premiere Film The Old Curiosity Shop, part two.
- 2005 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A vacation photo shows the lead character at a Disney theme park being held by Goofy and punched by Mickey Mouse.
- 1971 - In Sebring, Florida, the 12 Hours of Sebring race is held, round three of the International Manufacturers Championship.
- Finishing 1st in Grand Touring +2500 class, 7th overall, is the John Greenwood #48 Corvette, driven by John Greenwood and Dick Smothers.
- Finishing 2nd in Grand Touring +2500 class, 10th overall, is the Dave Heinz Racing #57 1969 Corvette L-88, driven by Dave Heinz, Robert Johnson, and Or Costanzo.
- Finishing 7th in Grand Touring +2500 class, 26th overall, is the Troy Promotions #11 Corvette, driven by Don Yenko, Tony DeLorenzo, and Jerry Thompson.
- Cliff Gottlob and Ed Lowther race Gottlob's #86 Corvette in Grand Touring +2500 class. After 108 laps, the car is out due to engine failure. They place 39th overall.
- Allan Barker and Gene Harrington race the John Greenwood #50 Corvette L-88 in Grand Touring +2500 class. After 50 laps, the car is out due to an oil leak. They place 47th overall.
- Jerry Thompson and John Mahler race the Troy Promotions #12 Corvette in Grand Touring +2500 class. After 42 laps, the car is out due to an oil leak. They place 48th overall.
- 1976 - At the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, the 12 Hours of Sebring race is held.
- Finishing 12th in GTO class and 18th overall is the Sebring Racing #7 Corvette driven by Bob Gray and Terry Keller.
- Placing 13th in GTO class and 19th overall is the Bill Arnold #72 Corvette driven by Bill Arnold and Carl Thompson. The car is not running at the finish.
- Finishing 17th in GTO class and 29th overall is the Garcia Bros. Racing #15 Corvette driven by Javier Garcia and George Garcia.
- Placing 18th in GTO class and 31st overall is the Richard Bostyan #19 Corvette driven by Jerry Thompson, Richard Bostyan, and Don Yenko. The car is not running at the finish.
- Finishing 19th in GTO class and 33rd overall is the Dave Smith #81 Corvette driven by Dave Smith and Don Herman.
- Placing 29th in GTO class and 52nd overall is the #97 Corvette driven by James Alspaugh and Bill McVey. The car is not running at the finish due to suspension failure.
- Placing 32nd in GTO class and 57th overall is the Hoyt Overbagh #29 Corvette driven by Bud Wamsley and Guy Thomas. The car is not running at the finish.
- Placing 34th in GTO class and 59th overall is the Howey Farms #73 Corvette driven by David Crabtree and Clark Howey. The car is not running at the finish.
- Placing 35th in GTO class and 60th overall is the Wiley Doran #39 Corvette driven by Wiley Doran and Gary Belcher. The car is not running at the finish due to engine failure.
- Placing 39th in GTO class and 64th overall is the Levitt Racing #76 Corvette driven by John Greenwood and Mike Brockman. The car is not running at the finish due to clutch failure.
- Placing 40th in GTO class and 67th overall is the R. V. Shulnberg #40 Corvette driven by Bud Sherk and R. V. Shulnberg. The car is not running at the finish.
- Placing 42nd in GTO class and 71st overall is the Tony Ansley #9 Corvette driven by Tony Ansley. The car is not running at the finish due to engine failure.
- Placing 45th in GTO class and 74th overall is the John Carusso #33 Corvette driven by Dennis Stefl. The car is not running at the finish due to engine failure.
- 1982 - At the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, the 30th Anniversary Coca-Cola Twelve Hours of Sebring Camel GT race is held.
- Finishing 11th in GTO class and 32nd overall is the Bard Boand #94 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe driven by Bard Boand, Richard Anderson, and Brian Utt. This is the same car that raced at Sebring in 1963.
- Placing 21st in GTP class and 58th overall is the Sanyo #48 Corvette driven by Phil Currin and John Carusso. The car is not running at the finish due to engine failure.
- 1993 - In Sebring, Florida, the IMSA Camel 12 Hours of Sebring International Grand Prix of Endurance is held.
- Finishing 2nd in Invitational GT class and 14th overall is the Morrison Motorsports #94 Corvette ZR-1 driven by John Heinricy, Stu Hayner, and Andy Pilgrim.
- Finishing 3rd in Invitational GT class and 15th overall is the Morrison Motorsports #93 Corvette ZR-1 driven by Andy Pilgrim, Jim Minneker, Boris Said, Ron Nelson, and Don Knowles.
- 1999 - At the Sebring International raceway, in Sebring, Florida, the 47th Annual Superflo 12 Hours at Sebring race is held, round 1 of the American Le Mans Series.
- Finishing 4th in GTS class and 23rd overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C5-R, driven by Joel Reiser, Ron Fellows, John Paul Jr., and Chris Kneifel.
- In 7th place in GTS class and 38th place overall, but not finishing the race, is the Riley & Scott #4 Corvette C5-R, driven by Andy Pilgrim, Scott Sharp, and John Heinricy.
- 2004 - At the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, the Twelve Hours of Sebring race is held, round one of the American Le Mans Series.
- Finishing 1st in GTS class and 4th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C5-R, driven by Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell, and Max Papis.
- In 6th place in GTS class and 39th place overall, but not finishing the race, is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C5-R, driven by Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta, and Jan Magnussen.
- 1939 - British Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax sends a telegram to E. Phipps in Paris, France, W. Seeds in Moscow, Russia, and H. Kennard in Warsaw, Poland. The British Government suggests a four-power committment to oppose actions threatening the independence of any European state.
- 1940 - French General Maurice-Gustave Gamelin orders that if Germany attacks, seven divisions should race through Belgium to the Dutch border.
- 1941 - American undersecretary of state Sumner Welles informs the Soviet ambassador of an impending attack from Germany.
- 1943 - Near Tunisia, the British 8th Army launches an attack on Axis defences of the Mareth line.
- 1944 - Canadian Lieutenant-General Harry Crerar leaves Canadian 1st Corps in Italy to lead the Canadian 1st Army in England. He is replaced by Lieutenant-General E. Burns.
- 1944 - In the south Pacific, the US 4th Marine Division lands on Emirau in the St. Matthias Islands.
- 1944 - Operation Anvil is cancelled. The plan was for a landing in south France simultaneously with the landing in north France.
- 1944 - Adolf Hitler tells his principal commanders in the West that keeping the Allies from a successful landing would decide the war.
- 1945 - British bombers attack railway yards at Recklinghausen and Hamm, Germany.
- 1945 - Off the Irish coast, Canadian frigate New Glasgow sinks German submarine U-1003.
- 1945 - (evening) 235 British bombers attack the synthetic oil plant at Böhlen, Germany.
- 1946 - The US Military Government in Berlin announces the capture of Mildred Gillars of Maine. Gillars was known as Axis Sally for her Berlin radio broadcasts to US troops in North Africa and Europe, describing the comforts of home and the folly of war with Germany.
- 1995 - Canada issues four postage stamps depicting Canada's contribution to World War II in 1945.
- 2005 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. The father tries to entice the children into staying with him by saying "I've got Game Boys and caramel apples!"
- 2006 - The Game Developers Conference is held, over five days. Nintendo announces partnerships with Sega and Hudson for Genesis and TurboGrafx-16 games for its next-generation video game system.
- 2006 - 2K Games releases The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
- 2007 - Ubisoft releases the TMNT video game for the Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 2, PlayStation Portable, and GameCube in the USA.
- 1543 - Two royal armies march into Småland, heavily defeating Dacke's rebels. A decisive battle is fought on Lake Hjorten and toward Virserumssjön. About 4000-5000 Smålanders are killed. Nils Dacke is shot in both legs.
- 1636 - At Wismer, Axel Oxenstierna renews the alliance with France.
- 1980 - In Toronto, Ontario, the Spring Torex coin show is held. 4300 people attend.
- 1998 - A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1998 $20 silver coin depict a Canadair CP-107 Argus aircraft and a cameo of William Longhurst, and a 1998 $20 silver coin depict a Canadair CL-215 Waterbomber aircraft and a cameo of Paul Gagnon.
- 1998 - The Royal Canadian Mint Act is amended, changing specifications of 5c-50c coins to 0.925 fine silver, with weights 18.00, 35.80, 89.66, 179.32 grains, respectively. The amendment also adds specifications for a 1c coin of copper-plated 0.925 fine silver, weighing 87.50 grains.
- 1853 - Birth of George Godfrey Chelsea Massachusetts, heavyweight boxer (Old Chocolate).
- 1897 - First known intercollegiate basketball game, Yale beats University of Pennsylvania 32-10.
- 1903 - Birth of Vincent Richards hall of fame tennis pro (elected 1961).
- 1911 - National Squah Tennis Association formed (New York City, New York).
- 1914 - First international figure-skating tournament held in US, New Haven.
- 1920 - US Ladies Figure Skating Championship won by Theresa Weld.
- 1920 - US Men's Figure Skating Championship won by Sherwin Badger.
- 1924 - Stanley Cup: Montréal Canadiens (NHL) sweep Vancouver Millionaires (PCHA) in 2.
- 1928 - Birth of Jerome Cousins Biffle Denver Colorado, long jumper (Olympics-gold-1952).
- 1934 - Female Babe Didrickson pitches hitless inning for Philadelphia Athletics in exhibition game against Brooklyn Dodgers.
- 1936 - Durant Clifford Parkin cricketer (Tests for South Africa 1891-92), dies.
- 1937 - Birth of Helmut Recknagel Germany, 90 metre ski jump (Olympics-gold-1960).
- 1941 - Birth of Carlos Lopez jockey.
- 1945 - Birth of Pat Riley Schenectady New York, NBA star/coach (San Diego Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat).
- 1948 - Birth of Bobby Orr Parry Sound Ontario, Hall of Fame NHL defenseman (Boston Bruins).
- 1951 - Birth of Madan Lal British cricketer (Indian medium pacer in the 70's).
- 1952 - Birth of Anand Armitraj India, tennis player (Brother of ViJay).
- 1953 - Senator Edwin C Johnson offers a bill to give clubs the sole right to ban radio-TV broadcasts of major league games in their own territory.
- 1954 - 16th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: La Salle beats Bradley 92-76.
- 1954 - Birth of Charlie Simmer Ontario, NHL Left winger (Los Angeles Kings).
- 1958 - Birth of Rickey Jackson NFL defensive end (San Francisco 49ers).
- 1959 - Birth of Dale Reid Ladybank Scotland, LPGA golfer (European Solheim Cup team).
- 1961 - Birth of Kathy Guadagnino Albany New York, LPGA golfer (1985 US Women's Open).
- 1962 - Sjoukje Dijkstra becomes world champion figure skater.
- 1964 - Birth of Ruth Davidon Baltimore Maryland, rower (Olympics-6th-1996).
- 1965 - 27th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: UCLA beats Michigan 91-80.
- 1965 - Birth of Chris Hoiles Bowling Green Ohio, catcher (Baltimore Orioles).
- 1965 - Birth of Danielle Woodward Melbourne Victoria Australia, canoeist (Olympics-1996).
- 1966 - Birth of Blas Minor Merced California, pitcher (Seattle Mariners).
- 1966 - Birth of Giulio Caravatta Canadian Football League quarterback (British Columbia Lions).
- 1966 - Marilynn Smith wins LPGA Saint Petersburg Women's Golf Open.
- 1967 - Birth of Mookie Blaylock NBA guard (Atlanta Hawks).
- 1968 - Birth of Eric Viscaal Dutch soccer star (PSV/AA Gent).
- 1968 - Birth of Jurgen Rumrich Miesbach Germany, hockey forward (Team Germany 1998).
- 1968 - Birth of Sheree Megan Higgins Matamata New Zealand, golfer (1991 Bridgestone).
- 1969 - Birth of Caroline Brunet Québec City Québec Canada, kayaker (Olympics-silver-1996).
- 1969 - Birth of Konstantine Starikovitch Podolsk Russia, 238pounds US weightlifter (Olympics-1996).
- 1969 - Birth of Paul Atkinson jockey.
- 1969 - Birth of Sharon Manning WNBA center/forward (Charlotte Sting).
- 1970 - Birth of Kristin Klein Santa Monica California, volleyball outside hitter (Olympics-1996).
- 1970 - Birth of Ralph Dawkins NFL running back (New Orleans Saints).
- 1970 - Birth of Ron George NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons).
- 1970 - Birth of Todd Burger NFL guard (Chicago Bears).
- 1971 - Birth of Janis Kelly Winnipeg Manitoba, volleyball player (Olympics-1996).
- 1971 - Birth of Manny Alexander Dominican Republic, infielder (Baltimore Orioles).
- 1971 - Boston Bruins win 13th straight NHL game.
- 1972 - Birth of Ajah Wilson-Ogechukwu soccer player (Roda JC).
- 1973 - Birth of Nico Boje cricketer (South African ODI left-arm spinner 1996).
- 1973 - Birth of Norman Tome Australian soccer striker (Olyroos, Olympics-1996).
- 1973 - Roberto Clemente elected to hall of fame, 11 weeks after his death.
- 1974 - Birth of P J Bogart New York City, New York, diver (Olympics-1996).
- 1975 - Birth of Brian Buetsch Rockford Illinois, figure skater (1997 Great Lakes Sr champion).
- 1976 - Birth of Arno Knapen Dutch soccer player (Holten, FC Twente).
- 1976 - Jevgeni Kulikov skates world record 1000 metre (1:15.70).
- 1978 - Flyers' Rick MacLeash scores on 6th penalty shot against New York Islanders.
- 1983 - Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
- 1985 - Libby Riddles is first woman to win Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race.
- 1987 - Yvonne van Gennip skates ladies world record 5 km (7:00.36).
- 1988 - Laura Davies wins Circle K LPGA Tucson Golf Open.
- 1988 - Mike Tyson knocks out Tony Tubbs in two rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
- 1989 - Baseball announces Cincinatti Reds' manager Pete Rose is under investigation.
- 1990 - Jev Jasjin (Lev Yashin), Russian soccer goalie, dies at 60 (born 1929).
- 1990 - Los Angeles Lakers retire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's number 33.
- 1993 - Dan Jansen skates world record 500 metre (36.02 seconds).
- 1994 - Laura Davies wins LPGA Standard Register Ping Golf Tournament.
- 1994 - Mashonaland U-24 beats Matabeleland on first inning to win Logan Cup.
- 1994 - Wrestlemania X at Madison Square Garden New York, Bret Hart pins Yokozuna to win WWF championship.
- 1995 - Merv Harvey, cricketer (scored 12 and 31 in Test Australia vs England 46-47), dies.
- 1997 - Death of Tony Zale, American boxer (born 1913).
- 1997 - Carlo Fassi, figure skating coach (Fleming, Hamill), dies at 67.
- 2006 - In San Diego, California, Japan captures the first World Baseball Classic crown beating Cuba, 10-6.
- 141 - Sixth predicted perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
- 1345 - Saturn/Jupiter/Mars-conjunction; thought "cause of plague epidemic".
- 1964 - ESRO established, European Space Research Organization.
- 1979 - Columbia flies on Shuttle carrier aircraft to Kennedy Space Center.
- 1987 - NASA launches Palapa B2P.
- 1972 - Nineteen mountain climbers killed on Japan's Mount Fuji during an avalanche.
- 1986 - 228 KPH gust of wind strikes Cairngorm (United Kingdom record).
- 2005 - At least 250 people in Japan are injured and at least one killed, when a magnitude 7 earthquake strikes west of Kyushu Island, just 9km (5.5 miles) below the ocean floor.
- 2006 - Tropical Cyclone Larry makes landfall in Queensland, Australia.
Other history:
- 2003 - Land troops from United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invade Iraq.
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