Historical eventNovember 202016

Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson wins his seventh NASCAR Cup Series championship to tie Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most all-time.

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In context

When
Sunday, November 20 201610 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
Anniversary
10th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2016.

What happened

Jimmie Johnson wins his seventh NASCAR Cup Series championship to tie Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most all-time.

November 20 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  2. 1994Angola
  3. 1994Lusaka Protocol
  4. 1996Garley Building fire
  5. 1998Taliban
  6. 1998Zarya (ISS module)
  7. 2003November 15
  8. 20032003 Istanbul bombings
  9. 2015Radisson Blu Bamako attack
  10. 2016Jimmie Johnson
  11. 20222022 FIFA World Cup

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  • September 3ChinaThe U.S. and China, together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions, both formally ratify the Paris global climate agreement.
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When did Jimmie Johnson happen?

November 20 2016 — 10 years ago, on a Sunday.

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