On This Day - July 20
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in America and beyond that happened on this day, starting with...
1894: Pullman Strike Ended After Federal Intervention
The widespread Pullman Strike, a major US railroad workers' protest, came to an end after President Grover Cleveland deployed federal troops to Chicago.
1919: Birth of a Legend – Sir Edmund Hillary
Mountaineering history was made with the birth of Sir Edmund Hillary, who would later become the first person to conquer Mount Everest.
1948: President Truman Issued a Peacetime Draft
President Harry S. Truman issued a proclamation requiring nearly 10 million men to register for potential military service within two months.
1963: "Surf City" Rode to No. 1
Jan and Dean’s hit song “Surf City” topped the US pop charts, bringing beachy energy to the airwaves.
1968: First Special Olympics Launched in Chicago
A groundbreaking moment in sports history unfolded as the inaugural Special Olympics began at Soldier Field, featuring 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
1969: "One Small Step" – Moon Landing Made History
NASA’s Eagle module landed on the Moon, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Hours later, Armstrong took humanity’s first steps on the lunar surface.
1976: Viking 1 Landed on Mars
The Viking 1 spacecraft successfully touched down on Mars at Chryse Planitia, marking a major milestone in space exploration.
2013: Pioneering Journalist Helen Thomas Passed Away
Helen Thomas, a trailblazing reporter known for her fearless White House coverage, died at 92, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking journalism.
Do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
