Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for August 20, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and birthdays occurring on August 20. ChatGPH has collected this data.
1847 — Steamboat collision on the Mississippi River (Arkansas passengers involved). The St. Peter and Marion collided near Memphis, sparking a deadly fire; the entry notes Arkansas connections among the victim.
1930 – Union County Deputy Owen Edwin Evans died August 20, 1930, in a duty-related accident…