Portal:China/Anniversaries/February/February 20

Events

• 1950 – the People's Liberation Army defeats the National Revolutionary Army in the Battle of Tianquan, during the Chinese Civil War.
• 1968 – the China Academy of Space Technology is established in Haidian District, Beijing.

Holidays, observances, and anniversaries

• Chinese New Year – did you know that it is extremely rare for the Chinese New Year to begin after February 20th?