October 20

Monday 20, 1986:

1989 - Brisbane bound coach collides with Semi - Traler North of Grafton NSW (Grafton Bus Crash)

Thursday 20, 1977:

A plane carrying Lynyrd Skynyrd crashes in Mississippi, killing several band members, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines.

Wednesday 20, 1971:

The Nepal stock exchange collapses.

Sunday 20, 1968:

Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy marries Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.

Thursday 20, 1955:

Publication of The Return of the King, being the last part of The Lord of the Rings

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