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