2020 (AD 2020) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 2020 (AD 2020) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 2020 (AD 2020) (16)

  • Alan Parker (Died: 2020-07-31) — Acclaimed English filmmaker known for genre versatility and numerous BAFTA and Golden Globe wins.
  • Armando Manzanero (Died: 2020-12-28) — Mexican composer and singer, celebrated for defining the romantic sound of postwar Latin America.
  • Arthur Ashkin (Died: 2020-09-21) — Pioneering physicist, recognized as the father of optical tweezers.
  • Betty Wright (Died: 2020-05-10) — Soul and R&B singer known for hits like "Clean Up Woman" and prominent whistle register.
  • Bill Withers (Died: 2020-03-30) — Soul and R&B singer-songwriter known for hits like "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me".
  • Diego Maradona (Died: 2020-11-25) — Argentine football legend, celebrated for unparalleled skill and charisma on the pitch.
  • Ennio Morricone (Died: 2020-07-06) — Master Italian composer whose cinematic scores defined genres from Westerns to modern epics.
  • Helen Reddy (Died: 2020-09-29) — Iconic Australian-American singer, actress, and feminist voice known for 'I Am Woman'.
  • Herman Cain (Died: 2020-07-30) — American businessman and Tea Party activist known for his executive roles and 2012 presidential bid.
  • Kirk Douglas (Died: 2020-02-05) — Iconic American actor known for dramatic intensity, starring in classics from the 1940s to 2020.
  • Little Richard (Died: 2020-05-09) — Architect of Rock and Roll, Little Richard shaped popular music with dynamic piano and powerful vocals.
  • Mac Davis (Died: 2020-09-29) — American songwriter, singer, and actor known for his work with Elvis Presley and solo hits.
  • Mohammad-Reza Shajarian (Died: 2020-10-08) — Master of Persian music, celebrated for preserving traditional Iranian vocal arts.
  • S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (Died: 2020-09-25) — Legendary Indian playback singer, composer, and artist across 16 languages.
  • Sean Connery (Died: 2020-10-31) — Iconic Scottish actor, famed for originating the role of James Bond.
  • Sushant Singh Rajput (Died: 2020-06-14) — Acclaimed Indian actor known for versatile roles in Hindi cinema, from TV serials to biopics.