Historical events for
Monday, 20 April 2026

Adolf Hitler (born April 20, 1889, and died April 30, 1945) was the Nazi dictator of Germany. Directly responsible for the Holocaust and for starting World War II, his totalitarian regime caused tens of millions of deaths, marking humanity's darkest chapter.

Jean-Yves Ferri (b. 1959) is an illustrious French cartoonist and screenwriter. Taking on the heavy legacy of writing the adventures of Asterix in 2013, he revitalized the iconic Franco-Belgian series with globally successful albums, establishing himself as one of the great names in contemporary comic books.

Kostis Hatzidakis (b. 1965) is a prominent Greek politician. A survivor of an attack on the streets of Athens during the 2010 crisis, he became a face of Greek economic resilience. As Minister of Economy, he led complex privatizations and the fight against tax evasion, earning the reputation of a highly pragmatic manager.

Nelson Évora (b. 1984) is a legendary Portuguese athlete, specializing in the triple jump. Olympic Champion in Beijing 2008 and World Champion in Osaka 2007, he combined exquisite technique with enormous competitive resilience, establishing himself as an emblematic and inescapable figure in national sports.

The Sun enters the sign of Taurus at 01:39. Traditionally known in the zodiac as the sign of sanguine strength.

Celebration of Saint Agnes of Montepulciano, a Dominican prioress of the Middle Ages, venerated for her mystical visions and monastic leadership.

The prestigious "Oscars of Sports" award ceremony returns to the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid. The event rewards the world's best athletes and teams for their performance and social impact.