Key Historical Events on October 20: From MacArthur's Return to a Tragic Plane Crash

On this day, significant events have shaped history, including General MacArthur's return to the Philippines and the tragic plane crash involving Lynyrd Skynyrd members.

• In 1944, General Douglas MacArthur fulfilled his promise to return to the Philippines during the Battle of Leyte in World War II.
• The 1977 plane crash near McComb, Mississippi, resulted in the deaths of three Lynyrd Skynyrd members, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant.
• The 1973 'Saturday Night Massacre' saw the dismissal of special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox and the resignation of top Justice Department officials.
• The Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973, marking a significant cultural milestone.
• In 2011, Moammar Gadhafi, Libya's long-time dictator, was killed as revolutionary forces captured his last stronghold in Sirte.

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