1944⚡ Event
20 July plot to assassinate Hitler
A group of German officers attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler with a bomb at the Wolf's Lair. Hitler survives.
warpoliticsmilitary
What Happened on July 20?
Browse 20 historical entries recorded for July 20 — 7 events, 6 births, and 7 deaths.
entertainmentsportswarpoliticssciencetechnologymusicspace
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Historical Events on July 20(7)
1969⚡ Event
Apollo 11 Moon landing
NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to walk on the Moon, fulfilling President Kennedy's vision.
spacesciencetechnology
1976⚡ Event
Viking 1 lands on Mars
NASA's Viking 1 spacecraft becomes the first successful mission to land on Mars and operate on its surface, returning images and scientific data.
spacesciencetechnology
1982⚡ Event
Hyde Park and Regent's Park bombings
The Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated two bombs in London's Hyde Park and Regent's Park, killing eleven British Army personnel and seven horses.
war
1997⚡ Event
USS Constitution sails
The USS Constitution, one of the original six frigates of the United States Navy, sailed for the first time in 116 years after a complete restoration.
2012⚡ Event
Aurora movie theater shooting
A gunman opened fire at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others.
disaster
2015⚡ Event
Suruç bombing
A suicide attack in Suruç, Turkey, claimed by ISIL, killed 34 people and injured 104 others.
war
Birthdays on July 20(6)
1938🎂 Birth
Diana Rigg born
English actress Dame Diana Rigg is born. She is known for her roles in The Avengers and Game of Thrones.
entertainment
1993🎂 Birth
Steven Adams
Steven Adams is a New Zealand professional basketball player.
sports
1995🎂 Birth
Moses Leota
Moses Leota, a New Zealand rugby league player, was born.
sports
1996🎂 Birth
Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons, an Australian basketball player, was born.
sports
1999🎂 Birth
Pop Smoke
Pop Smoke, an American rapper and singer, was born. He died in 2020.
musicentertainment
Deaths on July 20(7)
1937🕊️ Death
Guglielmo Marconi dies
Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, pioneer of long-distance radio transmission, dies in Rome at age 63.
sciencetechnology
2001🕊️ Death
Death of Carlo Giuliani
Carlo Giuliani, a 23-year-old Italian anti-globalist, was shot dead by a police officer during protests at the G8 summit in Genoa, Italy.
politics
2017🕊️ Death
Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington was an American singer.
musicentertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Jerry Miller
Jerry Miller was an American songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.
musicentertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Jill Schary Robinson
Jill Schary Robinson was an American novelist.
literature
2025🕊️ Death
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner is an American actor.
entertainment
July 20 in History
July 20 is home to 20 recorded historical entries in our collection: 7 events, 6 births, and 7 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on July 20
Examples currently recorded for July 20 include 20 July plot to assassinate Hitler (1944), Apollo 11 Moon landing (1969), Viking 1 lands on Mars (1976). View all events →
Birthdays on July 20
People recorded as born on July 20 include Diana Rigg, Steven Adams, Moses Leota. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 20
Remembered figures who died on July 20 include Guglielmo Marconi, Death of Carlo Giuliani, Chester Bennington. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 20?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 20 entries for July 20: 7 events, 6 births, and 7 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 20?
- One event currently recorded for July 20 is: 20 July plot to assassinate Hitler.
- Who was born on July 20?
- People recorded as born on July 20 include Diana Rigg, Steven Adams, Moses Leota.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 20?
- The current DayFacts collection records 7 historical events for July 20.
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