July 20 in History

• 1940

  July 20, 1940:

  American dramatic radio program "Gang Busters" is first aired on NBC radio.

• 1949

  July 20, 1949: Renowned American wrestler, Lou Thesz wins the NWA World Heavyweight Championship title after defeating Bill Longson in a fight.

• 1950

  July 20, 1950:

  ABC TV premieres the television show titled "Arthur Murray Party".

• 1961

  July 20, 1961:

  “Stop The World - I Want To Get Off”, a musical by English composer and lyricist Leslie Bricusse, opens in London.

• 1964

  July 20, 1964:

  The Beatles drops a song titled "I'll Cry Instead" b/w "I'm Happy Just To Dance With You".

• 1965

  July 20, 1965:

  The American rock band ‘The Lovin' Spoonful’ drops a single titled "Do You Believe In Magic?".

• July 20, 1965:

  American singer Bob Dylan, issues a song titled "Like a Rolling Stone".

• 1975

  July 20, 1975:

  Steven Van Zandt performs his first show as a member of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

• 1986

  July 20, 1986:

  “Sid and Nancy”, a biographical movie about Sex Pistols' bassist Sid Vicious, is premiered.

• 2001

  July 20, 2001:

  Japanese animated film, “Spirited Away” is released in the country.

• 2021

  July 20, 2021:

  Basketball team Milwaukee Bucks wins their first NBA championship title in five decades. The team last won the prestigious title in 1971.