What happened on 20 july

There have been several significant events that occurred on July 20th throughout history. Here are a few:

  1. 1969: Apollo 11 Moon Landing - NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin on the surface of the Moon. Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the Moon, famously declaring "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" as he stepped off the lunar module Eagle onto the Moon's surface.
  2. 1944: Operation Cobra - Allied forces launched Operation Cobra, a major military operation during World War II, to break through the German defenses in Normandy, France. The operation was a success, and it marked a significant turning point in the war.
  3. 1985: Live Aid - Live Aid was a dual-venue benefit concert held in London and Philadelphia to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The event featured performances by some of the biggest names in music, including Queen, U2, David Bowie, and Madonna.
  4. 1991: The United States invaded Iraq - The Gulf War began on July 20, 1991, when a coalition of countries led by the United States launched a military operation to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.
  5. 2011: The death of Amy Winehouse - Singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London home on July 20, 2011, at the age of 27. Her death was a shock to fans and the music industry, and it was later ruled as an accidental alcohol poisoning.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have occurred on July 20th throughout history.