August 20, Egyptian  poet, writer and politician Muhammad Husayn Haykal born

1882 – British forces occupy Bort Said and al-Isma’iliyah in Egypt.

1914 Germany occupies Brussels during World War I.

1956 – Leaders of the Algerian Revolution hold Soummam conference, decide forming  the National Council of the Algerian Revolution.

1888 – Egyptian  poet, writer and politician Muhammad Husayn Haykal was born.

1944 – Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Ghandi was born.

1927 – Leader of 1919 Revolution in Egypt Saad Zaghloul passes away.

H. Zain / H. Said