July 20: on this day in history
A few events that happened on July 20. You do not need to know them all; curiosity is enough.
Historical events
- 1807Nicéphore Niépce patented the Pyréolophore, one of the first internal-combustion engines.
- 1810The people of Bogotá declared independence from Spain; the day became Colombia's national holiday.
- 1885The Football Association legalized professional football in England.
- 1906Finland adopted an electoral law giving women the right to vote and stand for election.
- 1968The first International Special Olympics Summer Games were held in Chicago.
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