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Georgia History Timeline
Chronology for April 20;
Yesterday Tomorrow
| April 20, 1540 |
After crossing the Achese River (Ocmulgee River) DeSoto's expedition rests in the vicinity of Dublin, GA
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Hernando deSoto |
| April 20, 1730 |
Sir Alexander Cuming returns to Charleston.
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| April 20, 1739 |
William Bartram born, Kingsessing, Pennsylvania
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William Bartram |
| April 20, 1810 |
Julia Henrietta Scarborough (Barnsley) born, Savannah, Georgia
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Savannah, Georgia births and deaths |
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Godfrey Barnsley and Barnsley Gardens
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| April 20, 1829 |
Duncan Clinch promoted to Brigadier General
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Duncan L. (Lamont) Clinch |
| April 20, 1861 |
Charles Hillyer (C.H.) Brand, founder of Brand Banking and U. S. Representative born in Loganville
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| April 20, 1865 |
Macon falls into Union hands
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City of Macon, Georgia |
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Union troops enter Macon, Georgia |
| April 20, 1865 |
Major General Howell Cobb surrenders his troops and the city of Macon, Georgia |
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Howell Cobb |
| April 20, 1868 |
Atlanta becomes Georgia's state capital
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Milledgeville |
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Baldwin County, Georgia |
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Atlanta becomes Georgia's capital |
| April 20, 1925 |
William B. Hartsfield appointed head of committee to oversee Atlanta Airport operations
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Atlanta, Georgia (1900-2000) |
| April 20, 1963 |
Losing You, Brenda Lee's last top ten hit, peaks at #6
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Brenda Lee
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| April 20, 1966 |
Now an Atlanta Brave, Aaron hits his 400th home run
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Hank Aaron
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| April 20, 1979 |
President Jimmy Carter, while on vacation in Plains, Georgia, is attacked by what press secretary Jody Powell described as a "swamp rabbit." The press, completely ignorant as to swamp rabbits, portrayed Carter being attacked by a "killer" bunny rabbit.
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Jimmy Carter |
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Jody Powell |
| April 20, 1993 |
In a surprise announcement, Georgia does not select the low bid contractor to handle the new Georgia lottery, but GTECH, a Rhode Island company to which who had heavily lobbied for the contract. |
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Georgia Lottery |
| April 20, 2002 |
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Georgia half-back Joe Geri dies in Milledgeville |
| April 20, 2003 |
Ron Young enjoys a church service with President George W. Bush at Fort Hood, Texas
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Ronald D. Young, Jr. |
| April 20, 2004 |
Canada’s Gord Fraser won Stage 1 of the six day, seven stage 2004 Dodge Tour de Georgia. Fraser, is known for his sprinting capabilities and fierce competitiveness. Comprised of 82.1 miles, the first stage began and ended in Macon, taking the riders east to Georgia’s antebellum capitol, Milledgeville.
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City of Macon, Georgia |
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Tour de Georgia 2004 |
Yesterday Tomorrow
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