What Happened on August 20, 1865

Day of the Week: Sunday

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

President Andrew Johnson proclaims an end to "insurrection" in Texas

17th US President Andrew Johnson
17th US President
Andrew Johnson

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernard Tancred, South African cricketer (87 runs in 1888-89 South Africa v England), born in Port Elizabeth, Cape Province (d. 1911)