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The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.

March 20 Literary Facts

Sir Isaac Newton dies

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Friedrich Holderlin is born

Henrik Ibsen is born

Explore: Hedda Gabler, Henrik Ibsen, A Doll's House

B. F. Skinner is born

Explore: B. F. Skinner, Beyond Freedom and Dignity

Hugh MacLennan is born

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Brendan Behan dies

Explore: The Hostage, Brendan Behan, Borstal Boy

Lewis Grizzard dies

Sidney Kingsley dies

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