Historical Events on February 20

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Here are some historical events that took place on February 20:

1792: The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Postal Service, was signed by President George Washington.

1872: The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City.

1933: The U.S. Congress proposed the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which set the inauguration date of the President as January 20th.

1962: John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth as he piloted the Friendship 7 spacecraft.

1986: The Soviet Union launched the space station Mir into orbit.

2005: Spain became the first country to vote in favor of the ratification of the European Constitution in a referendum.

2013: A meteor exploded over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, injuring over 1,000 people and causing widespread damage.

These are just a few notable events that occurred on February 20 throughout history.