July 20th is International Chess, National Fortune Cookie, National Lollipop, National Moon, National Pennsylvania and more!
International Chess Day
The founding of the Fédération Internationale Des Échecs (FIDES) in 1924 is commemorated on International Chess Day on July 20th. The FIDES became the governing body of chess, an ancient game played around the world.
National Fortune Cookie Day
On National Fortune Cookie Day, we'll be able to enjoy a crunchy, sweet treat. Each year on July 20th, Americans celebrate the cookie that is a traditional part of Chinese take-out.
National Lollipop Day
National Lollipop Day is a way to commemorate this timeless and ever-popular treat. Pick up your new flavor to savor!
National Moon Day
On July 20th, the day man first walked on the moon in 1969 was commemorated on the moon's National Moon Day. The moon landing was described as the single greatest technological achievement of all time, NASA said of it.
National Pennsylvania Day
We recognize each state in the order they entered the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We feature a small part of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
World Jump Day
Every year on July 20th, World Jump Day encourages people around the world to jump simultaneously. The initial observance was designed to have millions of people jump at the same time in order to change the Earth's orbit.
