How Many Days Until July 20th?
That's 5 weeks and 3 days
There are 38 days until July 20, 2026, which falls on a Monday. That is 5 weeks and 3 days, or roughly 1.2 months from today.
This page updates automatically every day, so you can bookmark it or add July 20th to your countdowns to keep track.
What Day of the Week Is July 20th?
| Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | Monday |
| July 20, 2027 | Tuesday |
| July 20, 2028 | Thursday |
| July 20, 2029 | Friday |
| July 20, 2030 | Saturday |
| July 20, 2031 | Sunday |
About July 20th
On July 20, 1969, humans first walked on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission at 10:56 PM EDT. Below you'll find notable facts, observances, and historical events associated with July 20th — along with a live countdown to the next time it comes around.
📚 Interesting Facts About July 20th
On July 20, 1969, humans first walked on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission at 10:56 PM EDT
Neil Armstrong's famous words were 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind'
The lunar module Eagle landed in the Sea of Tranquility with less than 40 seconds of fuel remaining
Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent about 21.5 hours on the Moon's surface while Michael Collins orbited above
An estimated 600 million people worldwide watched the Moon landing, making it one of the most-watched events in history
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Moon Landing Anniversary - watching documentaries and original footage of the Apollo 11 mission
Visiting space museums and planetariums for special Moon landing exhibits and presentations
Stargazing and observing the Moon through telescopes to see the Sea of Tranquility landing site
Space Exploration Day - celebrating human achievement in reaching beyond Earth
International Chess Day - proclaimed by UNESCO to honor the ancient game of strategy and intellect
📜 Historical Events on July 20th
Italian poet Francesco Petrarch is born in Arezzo, becoming one of the earliest humanists
Colombia declares independence from Spain, beginning the Colombian independence movement
Sioux chief Sitting Bull surrenders to U.S. federal troops, ending years of resistance
World War II: Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt led by German officer Claus von Stauffenberg
Apollo 11's lunar module Eagle lands on the Moon in the Sea of Tranquility
Neil Armstrong becomes the first human to walk on the Moon at 10:56 PM EDT
Buzz Aldrin joins Armstrong on the lunar surface 19 minutes later
Viking 1 becomes the first spacecraft to successfully land on Mars
China launches its first spacecraft, Shenzhou 1, entering the space race
A gunman opens fire at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, during a midnight screening
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until July 20th?
As of June 12, 2026, there are 38 days until July 20, 2026. The live countdown at the top of this page updates automatically every day.
How many weeks until July 20th?
There are 5 weeks and 3 days until July 20, 2026 (about 1.2 months), counted from June 12, 2026.
What day of the week is July 20th?
July 20, 2026 falls on a Monday. In 2027 it falls on a Tuesday; In 2028 it falls on a Thursday; In 2029 it falls on a Friday.
What day of the year is July 20th?
On July 20, 1969, humans first walked on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission at 10:56 PM EDT.
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