20 November

Events that occurred on 20 November.

On Earth

• 1934 - Father Christmas writes a letter to Christopher Tolkien.
• 1962 – C. S. Lewis writes a letter to J.R.R. Tolkien.
• 1985 – The Lays of Beleriand is published in the US.
• 1995 - Translator Ebba-Margareta von Freymann dies.
• 2001 – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is released.
• 2007 – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - The Complete Recordings is published.
• 2008 – Tolkien, Race and Cultural History: From Fairies to Hobbits is published.
• 2013 - The Lord of the Rings Online: Helm's Deep expansion is released.

In Arda

• T.A. 3018:
  • Frodo and Samwise rest in Rivendell and prepare for their quest to destroy the One Ring.