Historical Events
Event of Interest
Chilean poet and diplomat Pablo Neruda receives 1st Viareggio-Versilia Prize, recognizing “world personalities who work for culture and understanding between peoples”
- Race riots in Memphis, Tennessee
Famous Birthdays
- Ian Beckles, Canadian NFL guard, 1990-98 (Tampa Bay Bucs; Philadelphia Eagles), and radio broadcaster, born in Montreal, Quebec
- Jon Normile, American fencer (Olympics 1996), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Reed Diamond, American actor (Homicide: Life On The Street; Moneyball; Good Night and Good Luck), born in New York City
About July 20, 1967
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Windy - The Association
#1 Song: All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
