July 20

Tuesday 20, 1948:

In New York City, twelve leaders of the Communist Party USA are indicted under the Smith Act including William Z. Foster and Gus Hall.

Thursday 20, 1944:

The United States Democratic Party nominates Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fourth term as president.

Monday 20, 1942:

World War II: Red Army troops take bridgeheads over the Don River near Voronezh.

Wednesday 20, 1898:

Felipe Agoncillo in Hong Kong writes a letter to Apolinario Mabini expressing his apprehension regarding the supposed "alliance" between the Americans and the Filipinos.

Wednesday 20, 2005:

Canada becomes the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage, after the bill C-38 received its Royal Assent. See Same-sex marriage in Canada