July 20th is International Chess, National Fortune Cookie, National Lollipop, National Moon, National Pennsylvania and more!
International Chess Day
On July 20th, the founding of the Fédération Internationale Des Échecs (FIDES) was commemorated on 1924. (FIDES) in 1924. FIDES became the governing body of chess, an ancient game played around the world.
National Fortune Cookie Day
On National Fortune Cookie Day, you will enjoy a crunchy, sweet treat. We've come to a time when you will enjoy a crunchy, sweet treat on National Fortune Cookie Day. Americans celebrate the cookie, which is a traditional part of Chinese take-out, on July 20th each year.
National Lollipop Day
National Lollipop Day is celebrated on July 20th as a way to commemorate this timeless and ever-popular treat. Select your favorite flavor from the menu to savor!
National Moon Day
The day man first walked on the moon in 1969 was commemorated on National Moon Day on July 20th. The single greatest technological achievement of all time, NASA described the moon landing as being the single single greatest technological achievement of all time.
National Pennsylvania Day
We began honoring each state in the order they were born in the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We've chosen a small piece of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, but we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
World Jump Day
People from around the world are encouraged to jump simultaneously every year on July 20th. The intention behind the initial observance was to have millions of people jump at the same time in order to change the Earth's orbit.