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.
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What Happened on July 20?
Discover 20 historical moments on July 20 — 8 events, 6 birthdays, and 6 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on July 20(8)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2001⚡ Event
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.
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2012⚡ Event
Aurora movie theater shooting
A gunman opened fire at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others.
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2015⚡ Event
Suruç bombing
A suicide attack in Suruç, Turkey, claimed by ISIL, killed 34 people and injured 104 others.
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Famous 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.
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1999🎂 Birth
Pop Smoke
Pop Smoke, an American rapper and singer, was born. He died in 2020.
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Notable Deaths on July 20(6)
1937🕊️ Death
Guglielmo Marconi dies
Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, pioneer of long-distance radio transmission, dies in Rome at age 63.
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2024🕊️ Death
Jerry Miller
Jerry Miller was an American songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.
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July 20 in History
July 20 is home to 20 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 8 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1944 to the present day.
Major Events on July 20
Among the most notable events on July 20: 20 July plot to assassinate Hitler (1944), Apollo 11 Moon landing (1969), Viking 1 lands on Mars (1976). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 20
Notable figures born on July 20 include Diana Rigg, Steven Adams, Moses Leota. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 20
Remembered figures who died on July 20 include Guglielmo Marconi, Chester Bennington, Michael Brooks. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 20?
- July 20 is home to 20 recorded historical entries, including 8 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on July 20?
- One of the most notable events on July 20 is: 20 July plot to assassinate Hitler.
- Who was born on July 20?
- Famous figures born on July 20 include Diana Rigg, Steven Adams, Moses Leota.
- How many historical events happened on July 20?
- Our collection records 8 historical events on July 20, spanning centuries of world history.
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