April 20 in history: Discovery of radium, first successful organ replacement and more

 | Updated: Apr 20, 2021, 09:07 AM IST

From to discovery of radium to the first successful organ replacement, we've got all covered!

Let's dive into today's history.

Pierre and Marie Curie discover radium

Pierre and Marie Curie discover radium.

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Dan Gavriliu performs first successful organ replacement

Dan Gavriliu performs first successful organ replacement.

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Soviet air defence shoots down Korean Air Lines Flight 902

Soviet air defence shoots down Korean Air Lines Flight 902.

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Danica Patrick becomes first woman to win IndyCar race

Danica Patrick becomes first woman to win IndyCar race.

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The Deepwater Horizon oil rig explodes, kills 11

The Deepwater Horizon oil rig explodes, kills 11.

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