Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

2020 in Turkey

Explore 4 historical events and records for Turkey in 2020.

Historical records for Turkey in 2020

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March

COVID-19

Erdogan, Recep Tayyip · Ankara · Government / Government of Turkey

Turkey confirms its first COVID-19 case.

Other events (month unknown)

Basaksehir First League Title as Manager

Buruk, Okan · Istanbul · Manager · Sport / Football

Okan Buruk guides İstanbul Başakşehir to the first Turkish Süper Lig championship in the club’s history.

Basaksehir Long Serving Captain Title

Tekdemir, Mahmut · Istanbul · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Mahmut Tekdemir serves as a long-standing midfield presence during the first national championship in İstanbul Başakşehir’s history.

Basaksehir Turkish Playmaker Championship

Kahveci, Irfan Can · Istanbul · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Irfan Can Kahveci drives attacking transitions and contributes technically in midfield as İstanbul Başakşehir top the table.

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