What Happened on July 20, 2023

Historical Events

  • India bans export of non-basmati rice, raising prospect of global price rises (more than half of rice imports for 42 countries come from India) [1]

Horror in India

Video of serious mob assault on two women in Indian state of Manipur has "shamed India" claims PM Narendra Modi. Part of violence between Meitei and Kuki communities which have killed 130 people. [1]

  • Women's Football World Cup opens in Auckland, New Zealand, with New Zealand winning their first ever cup match 1-0 against Norway [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Juan Meza, Mexican boxer (WBC Super Bantamweight champion 1984-85), dies at 67
  • Mirko Novosel, Croatian Basketball HOF coach (EuroLeague C'ship 1985, 1986; European Coach of the Year 1985 Cibona Zagreb; 7 × Yugoslav Cup), dies at 85
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About July 20, 2023

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
  • UK #1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave