Births on June 20

Xanana Gusmão

Born on June 20, 1946

Xanana Gusmão, Timorese soldier and politician, 1st President of East Timor

José Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmão GColIH GCL GCMG (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛ ɐlɨˈʃɐ̃dɾɨ kaj ˈɾalɐ ʃɐˈnɐnɐ ɣuʒˈmɐ̃w̃]; born 20 June 1946) is an East Timorese politician. A former rebel, he was the first President of the independent East Timor, serving from 2002 to 2007. He then became its fourth prime minister, serving from 2007 to 2015. Gusmão holds the office of Minister of Planning and Strategic Investment since stepping down as PM.

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Events on 1946

11 Mar

Auschwitz concentration camp
Rudolf Höss, the first commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp, is captured by British troops.
2 Sep

Jawaharlal Nehru
The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister.
8 Sep

Bulgaria
A 95.6% vote in favor of abolishing the monarchy in Bulgaria.
23 Oct

Flushing, Queens
The United Nations General Assembly convenes for the first time, at an auditorium in Flushing, Queens, New York City.
19 Nov

Iceland
Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.

Births on June 20

Xanana Gusmão

Born on June 20, 1946

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Auschwitz concentration camp

Jawaharlal Nehru

Bulgaria

Flushing, Queens

Iceland