1. Andrew Johnson was born: On February 20, 1808, Andrew Johnson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He would go on to become the 17th President of the United States and the first president to be impeached.
2. The Battle of Nashville Monument was dedicated: On February 20, 1927, the Battle of Nashville Monument was dedicated in the city's Centennial Park. The monument commemorates the Union soldiers who fought and died at the Battle of Nashville during the American Civil War.
3. "The World's Fastest Indian" was released: On February 20, 2006, the film "The World's Fastest Indian" was released in Tennessee. The film tells the true story of Burt Munro, a New Zealand man who set a land-speed record on his 1920 Indian motorcycle.
4. The Mumps outbreak began: On February 20, 2017, a mumps outbreak began at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Over the course of several months, over 500 students would contract the virus.
5. The Memphis Tigers defeated Ole Miss: On February 20, 2019, the Memphis Tigers men's basketball team defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 87-86 in a thrilling overtime game. The victory helped the Tigers secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament later that year.
5 Fun Facts About February 20 In Tennessee History
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