20th July Historic events and Glories
What happened on 20 July? History and famous personalities
The historical importance of 20th July is highlighted. The major challenges and the discoveries that took place on this day created a revolution in modern history.
History- International
Events
1925 – Explosion in the U.S.A.
On July 20, 1925, an explosion occurred in a New York apartment that sent the owner crashing through the windows and onto the street illegal 8 gallons were traced 3 floors below.
1944 – Germany Assassination Attempt Hitler
On July 20, 1944, Adolf Hitler and his military and naval leaders were injured when a bomb exploded during a meeting at Hitler’s headquarters.
1954 – Vietnam separates into North and South
On July 20, 1954, after communist rebels defeated Vietnam’s colonial masters, the French, in the First Indochina War, split into North and South Vietnam.
1969 – First Man on the Moon
On July 20, 1969, The Apollo 11 astronauts made history when Neil Armstrong and Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. They hosted their nation’s flag and talked to their President on Earth from miles away.
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1976 – First Martial landing
On July 20, 1976, US Viking 1 lands on Mars at Chryse Planitia.
Births- International
Emperor Alexander the Great
On July 20, 356 B.C, Alexander the Great, conqueror and king of Macedonia was born. He united the Greek city-states and led the Corinthian League.
Composer Edward Hodges
On July 20, 1796, Edward Hodges was an English organist and composer. He was famous for psalm tunes, hymn tunes and composed many morning and evening service and anthems for Churches.
Novelist George Johnston
On July 20, 1912, George Johnston was an Australian journalist and novelist was born. He was best known for ‘My Brother Jack’ and ‘Clean Straw for Nothing,
Cricketer Eric Rowan
Born on July 20, 1909, Eric Rowan was a South African cricketer who played for Transvaal, Eastern Province, and South Africa. An opening batsman, he has the record for being the oldest test cricketer to score a double century.
History- Indian
Events
1881, Sioux Indian Chief Sitting Bull surrenders
On July 20, 1881, Sitting Bull, one of the most famous Native Americans who fought to withstand the tide of white European settlers surrenders to US federal troops.
1942 – West Indian cricket domestic first record
On July 20, 1942, Barbados dismiss Trinidad for 16 in 69 minutes, Derek Sealy taking 8-8; West Indian cricket domestic first-class record.
1957 – Biggest sheet-glass manufacturing factory opened
On July 20, 1957, India’s biggest sheet-glass manufacturing factory formally opened in Hazaribagh, Bihar.
1975 – India expels three reporters
On July 20, 1975, India expels three reporters from “The Times”, “The Daily Telegraph”, and “Newsweek” because they refuse to sign a pledge to abide by government censorship.
1986 – Withdraw from Edinburgh Commonwealth Games
On July 20, 1986, India withdraws from Edinburgh Commonwealth Games.
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Births – Indian
1929, Actor Rajendra Kumar
On July 20, 1929, Rajendra Kumar Tuli was an Indian film actor who starred in Bollywood films. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 1969.
1965, Activist Batukeshwar Dutt
On July 20, 1965, Batukeshwar Dutt was an Indian revolutionary and independence fighter in the early 1900s. He is best known for having exploded a few bombs along with Bhagat Singh.
1976, Cricketer Debashish Mohanty
On July 20, 1976, Debasish Sarbeswar Mohanty is a former Indian cricketer who has played in two Tests and 45 One Day Internationals from 1997 to 2001. He achieved the rare feat of taking all ten wickets in an innings.
1972, Singer Geeta Dutt
On July 20, 1972, Geeta Dutt was a prominent Indian playback singer and a famous Hindi and Bengali classical artist. She was famous as a playback singer in Hindi cinema.
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