March 20 Major Events in World History

1988

The Eritrean People’s Liberation Front captures Afabet, Eritrea on 20 March 1988, effectively winning a major battle and paving the way to Eritrea’s independence from Ethiopia.

1990

Imelda Marcos, widow of Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos, goes on trial for corruption charges on 20 March 1990, marking a key chapter in post-Marcos justice.

1993

A Provisional IRA bomb kills two children in Warrington, England on 20 March 1993, provoking an international outcry and strengthening anti-terrorism efforts.