1. On November 20, 1942, the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team played their final game of the season against Oklahoma A&M (now known as Oklahoma State). The game was played in Lincoln, Nebraska and the Cornhuskers lost 7-0.

2. November 20, 1874 marked the dedication of the state capitol building in Lincoln. It was the first building specifically designed to house the Nebraska state government.

3. On November 20, 1927, the city of Lincoln experienced a major snowstorm that dropped nearly 15 inches of snow in 24 hours. The storm led to power outages and transportation disruptions throughout the city.

4. Lincoln native and United States Army Air Forces pilot John Brophy was shot down over France on November 20, 1943 during World War II. He evaded capture for several weeks before being captured by German forces and ultimately executed in February 1944.

5. The Nebraska League of Municipalities was founded on November 20, 1905 in Lincoln. It is an organization that represents Nebraska cities and provides advocacy, training, and networking opportunities for local government officials.