Holidays on 20th July

Colombia Independence Day

This day celebrates the Declaration of Independence on 20th July 1810, when the Junta de Santa Fe was formed in Santa Fe de Bogota to govern the territory autonomously from Spain.

International Moon Day

This day marks the anniversary of the first moon landing of Apollo 11 on 20th July 1969.

International Chess Day

This day was proposed by UNESCO and has been celebrated since 1966 after it was established by FIDE, who organises chess competitions and events around the world.

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