1939, 20 January
King Farouk is declared the spiritual leader, or Caliph, of Islam.
1994, 20 January
Death of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenyan independence leader and key opposition figure to President Daniel Moi's regime.
This Day in African History: 20 January
A chronicle of events in African history on this day
By Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide
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