20 October in Hindu history
20 October 1962
20 October – 21 November 1962China attacks across the Himalaya
Chinese forces attack in Ladakh and the North-East Frontier. At Rezang La on 18 November, Major Shaitan Singh’s company fights almost to the last man. China declares a ceasefire on 21 November.
India–China War of 1962
In a month of fighting at high altitude, an unprepared Indian army was beaten by China in NEFA and Ladakh, though posts such as Rezang La and Walong fought to the last.