On this day: July 20
Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid 2014 Gaza Conflict
On July 20, 2014, Israeli airstrikes around Gaza escalated as the Israel Defense Forces said they targeted militant sites in response to rocket fire; the strikes occurred amid a broader, weeks-long confrontation that produced heavy civilian and combatant casualties and international concern.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Walk on the Moon
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon, marking a pivotal achievement in the U.S. Apollo program and human space exploration.