1. Sherman's March to the Sea ended in Savannah on February 20, 1865. Led by Union General William T. Sherman, the campaign was a major turning point in the Civil War and helped secure victory for the Union. Savannah was important because it was a major port and provided access to the Atlantic Ocean.

2. On February 20, 1960, civil rights activists staged sit-ins at the segregated lunch counters of Atlanta department stores. The protest, known as the Atlanta Student Movement, put pressure on businesses to desegregate and helped set the stage for the larger civil rights movement.

3. The Atlanta Braves officially unveiled their new stadium, SunTrust Park, on February 20, 2017. The ballpark, located in Cobb County, replaced Turner Field as the home of the Braves. Its design incorporates elements of local architecture and features modern amenities such as a large video board and a kids' zone.

4. In 1804, Georgia governor John Twiggs signed a bill creating the University of Georgia. The school, located in Athens, is the state's flagship university and one of the oldest public universities in the United States. Today, it enrolls over 38,000 students and offers degrees in a wide range of disciplines.

5. On February 20, 1933, singer-songwriter and guitarist "Blind Willie" McTell recorded his famous blues song "Statesboro Blues" for the first time. The song, which has been covered by numerous artists including the Allman Brothers Band, became a classic of the genre and helped establish McTell as a major figure in blues music.