Warty Warthog: The Little Linux That Could
On October 20, 2004, a South African startup released Ubuntu 4.10, "Warty Warthog" — the free operating system built on the promise of "Linux for Human Beings."
On October 20
The Saturday Night Massacre
On October 20, 1973, President Nixon's order to fire Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox triggered resignations at the top of the Justice Department.
The Senate Vote That Doubled America
On October 20, 1803, the U.S. Senate voted 24–7 to ratify the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the nation for $15 million.