February 20 in history: Construction of Canberra begins, US citizen orbits Earth, and more

 | Updated: Feb 20, 2021, 09:23 AM IST

First woman reaches Antarctica, last viceroy of India appointed, and more — here's what happened on this day in history

Works to build Australia's capital city 'Canberra' commence

Works to build Australia's capital city 'Canberra' commence

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Caroline Mikkelsen becomes first woman to reach Antarctica

Caroline Mikkelsen becomes first woman to reach Antarctica 

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Earl Mountbatten of Burma is appointed as last viceroy of India

Earl Mountbatten of Burma is appointed as last viceroy of India

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John Glenn becomes 1st US citizen to orbit Earth

John Glenn becomes 1st US citizen to orbit Earth

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The Nagorno-Karabakh War is triggered

The Nagorno-Karabakh War is triggered

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