February 20: Day of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes in Ukraine (2014) Avro CF-105 Arrow1685 The French colonization of Texas began with the landing of colonists led by Robert de La Salle near Matagorda Bay.1959 Canadian prime minister John Diefenbaker cancelled the Avro CF-105 Arrow (pictured) interceptor-aircraft program amid much political debate.1970 Wat Phra Dhammakaya, one of the largest Buddhist temples in Thailand, was founded in Pathum Thani.1998 At the age of 15, American figure skater Tara Lipinski became the then-youngest winner of an Olympic gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympic Games.Wulfric of Haselbury (d.1154)Elizabeth Holloway Marston (b.1893)Gail Kim (b.1977)Tru Takemitsu (d.1996)More anniversaries: February 19February 20February 21ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout