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What happened in history on this day: October 20?
On October 20 in ...
- 1964 - Riot at Rolling Stones show in Paris, France (150 arrested).
- 1977 - A privately-chartered plane crashes in a swamp in Mississippi, killing three members of rock music group Lynyrd Skynyrd: lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines.
- 2001 - The Concert for New York City, "a celebration of the strength, resilience, and pride of New York and America" is held, featuring performances by The Who, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Backstreet Boys, Billy Joel, Destiny's Child, Eric Clapton, Adam Sandler, Bon Jovi, Elton John and many more.
Births on October 20
- 1913 - Birth of Louis Marshal AKA Grandpa Jones in Kentucky, USA; musician (Grand Ole Opry), actor (Hee Haw TV show).
- 1923 - Birth of Robert Craft in Kingston, New York, USA; conductor, Stravinsky-follower.
- 1930 - Birth of "Grandpa" Louis M Jones in Niagra, Kentucky, USA; country singer/banjoist (Hee Haw).
- 1937 - Birth of Wanda Jackson in Maud, Oklahoma, USA; country singer ("Let's Have a Party").
- 1950 - Birth of Tom Petty in Gainesville, Florida, USA; singer (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - "Refugee").
- 1958 - Birth of Ivo Pogorelich in Belgrade, Yugoslavia; pianist (1978 Casagrande winner).
- 1958 - Birth of Mark King; bass/vocalist (Level 42 - "Standing in the Light").
- 1964 - Birth of David Ryan; rock musician (The Lemonheads).
- 1965 - Birth of Jim Sonefeld; rock musician (Hootie & The Blowfish).
- 1966 - Birth of Fred Coury in Johnston City, New York, USA; rocker (Cinderella - "Heartbreak Station").
- 1967 - Birth of Doug Eldridge; Rock musician (Oleander).
Deaths on October 20
- 1977 - A privately-chartered plane crashes in a swamp in Mississippi, killing three members of rock music group Lynyrd Skynyrd: lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines.
- 1983 - Death of Merle Travis of heart failure at age 75; country singer, songwriter ("Sixteen Tons").
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