Here are 10 interesting historical events that took place on September 20th:
- 1519 – Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition departed from Spain on a journey that would ultimately become the first successful circumnavigation of the globe.
- 1854 – The Battle of Alma took place during the Crimean War, with British and French forces defeating the Russian army in the first major battle of the conflict.
- 1870 – Italian forces under King Victor Emmanuel II captured Rome, completing the unification of Italy and making Rome its capital.
- 1934 – Sophia Loren, the renowned Italian actress, was born in Rome, Italy.
- 1962 – James Meredith, an African American, was allowed to enroll at the University of Mississippi, marking a significant moment in the civil rights movement.
- 1973 – Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, a historic moment for women’s sports and gender equality.
- 1977 – The first of the “Star Wars” films, later renamed “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope,” was released in theaters.
- 2000 – The Sydney Olympics officially began, marking the first time the Summer Olympics were held in Australia since 1956.
- 2008 – Hurricane Ike made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast, causing widespread destruction and significant flooding.
- 2019 – The Global Climate Strike, a worldwide protest demanding action on climate change, took place with millions of people participating in demonstrations and events in various countries.
These events cover a wide range of historical, cultural, and social significance.
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