Adam Ferguson born on June 20, 1723; Scottish historian and philosopher; noted figure of the Scottish Enlightenment; called “father of modern sociology” for his influence on the field; author of Essay on the History of Civil Society

Lillian Hellman born on June 20, 1905; American playwright and screenwriter; Toys in the Attic, The Children’s Hour and The Little Foxes; she was blacklisted by Hollywood after she refused to answer when questioned by the House Un-American Activities Committee

In 2002, a UN General Assembly resolution designates June 20, the anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, as World Refugee Day