On This Day in History: August 20
What Happened Today?
1944: Paris liberated by Allies
* On August 20, 1944, the French capital of Paris was liberated from German occupation by Allied forces during World War II. * The liberation of Paris marked a major turning point in the war, as it was the first major European city to be liberated from Nazi control. * The liberation of Paris was a significant victory for the Allies and helped to boost morale among the French people.
Today's Trivia
* On this day in 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. * On this day in 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed, marking the end of the Cold War. * On this day in 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, causing widespread flooding and damage.
Today's Birthdays
* 1910 - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, First Lady of the United States * 1947 - Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States * 1964 - Lisa Kudrow, actress
Today's Events
* National Radio Day * National Potato Chip Day * International Dog Day
Daily Puzzles
* Crossword * Sudoku * Word Search
Daily Quotes
* "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela * "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt * "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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