Days Until November 20th
About November 20th
November 20th is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. November 20 is Universal Children's Day, celebrating the UN's adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next November 20th, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.
📚 Interesting Facts
November 20 is Universal Children's Day, celebrating the UN's adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989
This date is Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence since 1999
People born on November 20th are Scorpios, known for their intensity, passion, and transformative nature
The sinking of the Essex whaling ship on this day in 1820 inspired Herman Melville's classic novel Moby-Dick
This is day 324 of the year (325 in leap years), with approximately 41 days remaining until New Year's Eve
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Universal Children's Day is marked by events promoting children's rights, with educators teaching children about their rights and communities supporting child welfare organizations
Transgender Day of Remembrance features candlelight vigils, readings of victims' names, and city landmarks lit in transgender flag colors (blue, pink, and white)
Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19) leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance, promoting education and advocacy for transgender rights
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day is celebrated in the United States with people making and sharing this popular sweet confection
Absurdity Day on November 20 encourages people to embrace life's absurdities and find humor in the ridiculous aspects of daily life
📜 Historical Events on This Day
New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
An 80-ton sperm whale attacked and sank the Essex whaling ship 2,000 miles from the western coast of South America, inspiring Herman Melville's Moby-Dick
The Nuremberg Trials began in Nuremberg, Germany, prosecuting 24 prominent Nazi leaders for Holocaust crimes and war crimes during World War II
Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey in London
Native American activists, including members of the American Indian Movement, began a 19-month occupation of Alcatraz Island to protest the U.S. government's treatment of Native peoples
Microsoft released Windows 1.0, introducing a graphical user interface to the masses and revolutionizing how people interact with computers
A devastating fire broke out at Windsor Castle in England, badly damaging the historic royal residence and causing over £50 million worth of damage
The first module of the International Space Station, Zarya, was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, beginning construction of humanity's permanent orbital laboratory
The Ukrainian Central Rada proclaimed the Ukrainian People's Republic during the chaos of World War I and the Russian Revolution
David Ruggles, a Black abolitionist in New York City, founded the New York Committee of Vigilance to protect free Black New Yorkers and fugitive former slaves from kidnappers
Why Count Down to November 20th?
Whether you're planning ahead, celebrating a tradition, or marking a personal milestone, tracking the countdown to November 20th helps you prepare and build anticipation. Use CountDay.org to:
- Never miss important dates and plan accordingly
- Build excitement as the day approaches
- Share the countdown with friends and family
- Set reminders and prepare for celebrations
- Track multiple countdowns in one convenient place