On this day in history
What happened on 20 July
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 20 July. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Failed assassination attempt on Adolf HitlerWorld
- Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the MoonScience
- Viking 1 successfully landed on MarsScience
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.