20th century events
4,533 events from 20th century, sorted by fame.
Founding of ASML HoldingApril 1, 1984 · Companies
Founding of Bild1952 · Companies
Founding of Douglas1921 · Companies
Founding of FC Slovan Liberec1958 · Companies
Founding of InditexJune 12, 1985 · Companies
Founding of Olympus CorporationOctober 12, 1919 · Companies
Founding of SECAMOctober 1, 1967 · Companies
Founding of ZiL1916 · Companies
German invasion of the NetherlandsMay 14, 1940 · Wars & Conflicts
Kingdom of Poland1916–1918 · World History- Launch of Encyclopædia Iranica1970s · Internet
Launch of WiredMarch 1993 · Internet
Provisional Government of the French RepublicJune 3, 1944 – October 27, 1946 · World History- Release of Appetite for DestructionJuly 21, 1987 · Music
Release of Belle de Jour1967 · Film- Release of DiabloDecember 31, 1996 · Gaming
- Release of Enemy of the StateNovember 18, 1998 · Film
Release of Final Fantasy VIIIFebruary 11, 1999 · Gaming
Release of For Whom the Bell Tolls1942 · Film
Release of FreeDOSJanuary 12, 1998 · Technology
Release of In UteroSeptember 21, 1993 · Music- Release of My Best Friend's WeddingDecember 4, 1997 · Film
- Release of Off the WallAugust 10, 1979 · Music
- Release of Physical GraffitiFebruary 24, 1975 · Music
Release of Predator 2November 21, 1990 · Film- Release of Strange DaysSeptember 25, 1967 · Music
- Release of Taxi1998 · Film
- Release of The Day of the Jackal1973 · Film
- Release of The Division BellMarch 30, 1994 · Music
- Release of The MiracleMay 22, 1989 · Music
- Release of The Virgin SpringFebruary 8, 1960 · Film
- Release of Tomb RaiderOctober 25, 1996 · Gaming
Caucasus campaignOctober 24, 1914 – October 30, 1918 · Wars & Conflicts
Dominion of Pakistan1947–1956 · World History
Federation of Arab Republics1972–1977 · World History
Founding of EniFebruary 10, 1953 · Companies
Founding of Enron1985 · Companies
Founding of Hasbro1923 · Companies
Founding of Ray-Ban1937 · Companies
Founding of Red Bull GmbHApril 1, 1987 · Companies
Founding of TohoAugust 8, 1932 · Companies
Founding of United States Postal ServiceJuly 1, 1971 · Companies
Founding of Virgin GroupFebruary 1970 · Companies
French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon1923–1946 · World History
Halifax explosionDecember 6, 1917 · World History
Hillsborough disasterApril 15, 1989 · World History
Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and SlovenesDecember 1, 1918 – October 3, 1929 · World History
Mali FederationJanuary 17, 1959 – August 20, 1960 · World History- Release of …Baby One More TimeJanuary 12, 1999 · Music
- Release of A Momentary Lapse of ReasonSeptember 8, 1987 · Music