Here are 5 interesting facts about February 20 in Indiana history:

1. In 1924, the first state cross-country championship was held in Indiana. The event took place in Muncie, with runners from 22 different schools competing.

2. On February 20, 1946, future NBA player and Hall of Famer Larry Bird was born in West Baden Springs, Indiana. Bird would go on to lead the Boston Celtics to three NBA championships in the 1980s and is widely considered one of the greatest players in basketball history.

3. In 1962, Indiana University's men's basketball team defeated Ohio State University in a game that would later become known as the "Game of the Century." The undefeated Hoosiers, led by All-American center Walt Bellamy, beat the Buckeyes 86-69 in front of a crowd of over 14,000 at Assembly Hall.

4. On February 20, 1993, a massive snowstorm hit Indiana, dumping up to 20 inches of snow in some areas. The storm caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions, and several deaths were attributed to the severe weather.

5. In 2013, former Indiana governor and U.S. senator Evan Bayh announced that he would not run for re-election to the Senate. Bayh had previously served as governor from 1989 to 1997 and had been a senator since 1999. His decision not to seek another term surprised many political observers and was seen as a blow to the Democratic Party's chances of retaining control of the Senate.