March 20

    What happened on March 20 in history

    3 events fall on March 20, from 1602 to 1995. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on March 20

    1. 1602

      The Dutch East India Company is founded

      The world's first company to issue tradable shares receives its charter.

      Read about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, LondonPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1852

      Uncle Tom's Cabin is published

      Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel sells three hundred thousand copies in a year.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1995

      The Tokyo subway sarin attack

      A cult releases nerve agent on five train lines during the morning rush.

      Play the 20th century round

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