1. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address in nearby Pennsylvania, just two months after the crucial Battle of Antietam took place in Maryland.
2. On November 20, 1959, Anne Arundel Community College was founded as the first community college in Maryland.
3. On this day in 1985, the remains of the USS Chesapeake, a frigate that served in the War of 1812, were discovered off the coast of Maryland.
4. In 1967 on this day, Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas broke a longstanding record by throwing at least one touchdown pass in 47 consecutive games.
5. In 2003, the Maryland State Board of Education voted to approve a new social studies curriculum that would include the contributions and struggles of gay and lesbian Americans.
5 Fun Facts About November 20 In Maryland History
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