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Learn about the most intriguing events and historical facts that occurred on July 20 throughout history. In the Gregorian calendar, July 20th is the 201st day of the year. On this day, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the first people, land on the moon from the Apollo 11 spacecraft, while the US Viking 1 lander settles on Mars near Chryse Planitia ( first Martian landing).
The 20th of July falls under the sign of Cancer. Alexander the Great, Carlos Santana, and Gregor Mendel all had famous birthdays. National Moon Day and National Lollipop Day are both celebrated today.
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(July 20, 1940) |
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(July 20, 2013) |
(Died on July 20, 2020) |
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