1. On July 20, 1969, North Carolina watched as Apollo 11, the spacecraft that carried the first humans to land on the Moon, touched down. North Carolinians were elated to witness history in the making and cheered as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface.

2. On this day in 1980, Jesse Helms, a longtime senator from North Carolina, made controversial remarks about Martin Luther King Jr. during an interview with a newspaper. Helms claimed that King was a "Marxist" and a "Communist" and said that he did not deserve a national holiday to honor his legacy. His comments sparked a heated debate across the country.

3. In 2003, on this day, North Carolina's Outer Banks was hit by Hurricane Claudette. Claudette's high winds and heavy rain caused significant damage to the area, including flooding, downed trees, and power outages. Residents had to seek shelter and begin the process of rebuilding and cleanup.

4. On July 20, 1992, the Charlotte Hornets NBA team signed one of the greatest players of all time, Michael Jordan. Jordan had retired from basketball in 1993, but his return to the sport in 1995 with the Chicago Bulls was historic.

5. In 1780, British troops were advancing through North Carolina during the American Revolution, and the Battle of Ramsour's Mill was fought on this day. The battle was a significant victory for the patriots, led by Colonel Francis Locke, and helped slow the British advance in the area. Today, the Ramsour's Mill Battlefield Historic Site is a popular tourist destination that offers visitors the chance to learn more about this pivotal chapter in North Carolina's history.