April 20

Saturday 20, 2002:

The Darwin-based Network Against Prohibition holds its first Community Smoke-In for Human Rights in Darwin, Australia. Police arrest five activists.

Monday 20, 1908:

Opening day of competition of the New South Wales Rugby League.

Saturday 20, 1861:

American Civil War: Robert E. Lee resigns his commission in the United States Army in order to command the forces of the state of Virginia.

Thursday 20, 1775:

American Revolutionary War: British troops begin siege of Boston, Massachusetts

Friday 20, 1657:

Jews of New Amsterdam (later New York City) granted freedom of religion.