1935, 20 December
Italians are driven back to the Dembeguina Pass when Abyssinian troops cross the River Takkaze.
1969, 20 December
Muhammad Anwar al-Sadat is named by Colonel Gamal Abdul al-Nasser as his successor.
This Day in African History: 20 December
A chronicle of events in African history on this day
By Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide
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