Deaths on January 20

Dave Lepard

Died on January 20, 2006

Dave Lepard, Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1980)

David Roberto Hellman (28 May 1980 – 20 January 2006), known by his stage name Dave Lepard, was a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of glam metal band Crashdïet.

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4 Jan

Ariel Sharon
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel suffers a second, apparently more serious stroke. His authority is transferred to acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
21 Mar

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The social media site Twitter is founded.
11 Apr

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium.
5 Jun

State Union of Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
29 Jun

Guantanamo Bay detention camp
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law.

Deaths on January 20

Dave Lepard

Died on January 20, 2006

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