ON THIS DAY
What happened on November 20?
November 20 brings together stories of revolution, international justice, personal computing and orbital construction, connecting people and turning points from different places and periods.
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The Mexican Revolution began
Armed opposition to the long rule of Porfirio Díaz began after Francisco Madero called for revolt.
The Nuremberg Trials opened
An international military tribunal began trying leading Nazi officials for war crimes, crimes against peace and crimes against humanity.
Microsoft released Windows 1.0
Microsoft launched the first retail version of its graphical operating environment for personal computers.
The first International Space Station module launched
Russia launched Zarya, the first component of the International Space Station, from Baikonur.
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