February 20 in history: Construction of Canberra begins, US citizen orbits Earth, and more
Authored By Deeksha Teri
Published: Feb 20, 2021, 03:53 IST | Updated: Feb 20, 2021, 03:53 IST
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1913
Works to build Australia's capital city 'Canberra' commence
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1935
Caroline Mikkelsen becomes first woman to reach Antarctica
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1947
Earl Mountbatten of Burma is appointed as last viceroy of India
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1962
John Glenn becomes 1st US citizen to orbit Earth
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1988
The Nagorno-Karabakh War is triggered
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