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20 November

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1945

Nuremberg trials begin

On 20 November 1945, the Nuremberg trials of Nazi leaders began.

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Contemporary era

1820

The whaleship Essex sinks

On 20 November 1820, the whaleship Essex was sunk by a sperm whale, inspiring Moby-Dick.

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1789

New Jersey ratifies the Bill of Rights

On 20 November 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the US Bill of Rights.

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