July 20th is a special day for things outta this world, as today we celebrate Moon Day and Space Exploration Day.
Welcome to day 201 of 365! We’re still 164 days away from celebrating the end of the year, but we’ve gotta look forward to something right?
July 20 was an incredibly special day for humankind when it comes to space exploration. Find out why and more with these awesome historical events that all happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day, July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to ever walk the moon? He then said the iconic “That’s one small step for (a) man; one giant leap for mankind.”
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 20th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on July 20 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Jane Asher broke up her engagement to Paul McCartney live on television.
The announcement was made on the BBC show "Dee Time," and Asher said, "I haven't broken it off, but it is broken off, finished. I know it sounds corny, but we still see each other and love each other, but it hasn't worked out. Perhaps we'll be childhood sweethearts and meet again and get married when we're about 70."
Single “In-a-gadda-da-vida” by Iron Butterfly became the first heavy metal song to hit the charts.
Although it made the charts, it only reached 117th position.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Billy Mays? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1971
Sandra Oh
Canadian-American Actress
Age
54 years old
Born IN
Ontario, Canada
1980
Gisele Bündchen
Brazilian Fashion Model
Age
45 years old
Born IN
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
1958
Billy Mays
American Salesperson
Died On
Jun 25, 2009 (Age 50)
Born IN
Pennsylvania, USA
1969
Josh Holloway
American Actor
Age
56 years old
Born IN
California, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on July 20th all share the Cancer star sign.
Cancers always know when there’s a secret to be found. So they will try hard to get to the bottom of the story and often ask question after question.
For all of you born in July, your allocated birthstone is Ruby. Those holding this beautiful red ruby will be gifted with a long life bursting with love, passion and, romance.
If your birthday falls on July 20th, you would’ve likely been conceived around October 27th in the previous year.
Babies conceived on this day will likely be born around April 12th, 2026.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, July 20th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
Quotes
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on July 20th throughout history.
1969
“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Neil Armstrong
(American Astronaut)
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here's a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
United States
National Moon Day
It may seem like “moons ago” since that momentous day when man first landed on the moon, but we still celebrate this historic event every year, and that particular day is today - National Moon Day.
United States
Space Exploration Day
On July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became the first people to set foot on the moon. As a result, space Exploration Day was created to celebrate both this momentous event and all of our other achievements in space exploration.
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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Halloween
103 days
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Christmas Day
158 days
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New Year's Day
165 days
