September 20 in History
Significant events that shaped India and the World.
Annie Besant Passes Away
Annie Besant, the British socialist, women's rights activist, and staunch supporter of Indian self-rule who served as Congress President, passes away in Madras.
Magellan Begins Circumnavigation
Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Spain with a fleet of five ships to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands, beginning the first global circumnavigation.
Cannes Film Festival
The first annual Cannes Film Festival opens at the resort city of Cannes on the French Riviera.
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