February 20

Wednesday 20, 2002:

In Reqa Al-Gharbiya, Egypt, a fire on a train injures over 65 and kills at least 370.

Tuesday 20, 2001:

FBI agent Robert Hanssen is arrested and charged with spying for Russia for 15 years.

Friday 20, 1931:

California gets the go-ahead by the U.S. Congress to build the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

Wednesday 20, 1901:

The legislature of Hawaii Territory convenes for the first time.

Tuesday 20, 1472:

Orkney and Shetland are annexed to the crown of Scotland.

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