January 20th in History

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January 20th in History

1265: The first ever English Parliament met in Westminster Hall
1961: Robert Frost recites "The Gift Outright" at JFK's inauguration
1986: The British and French agree on a twin tunnel rail link for the Channel Tunnel
1986: First USA federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr
2000: Moveable Media, internet pioneer, is founded

January 20th birthdays

1896: George Burns, American comedian
1920: Federico Fellini, Italian born film director
1930: Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin, The second man to walk on the Moon
1946: David Lynch, American director