On This Day

October 20 in History

Momentous events that unfolded on October 20 across the centuries.

Mau Mau Uprising Begins in Kenya

WarMau Mau Uprising Begins in KenyaOctober 20, 1952 · Nairobi, KenyaThe Kikuyu-led Mau Mau rebellion begins against British colonial rule and white settler land ownership.