1. In 1969, Ohio native Neil Armstrong became the first man to step on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Armstrong famously uttered the iconic phrase, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

2. On July 20, 1859, the Akron Public Library was founded, making it the first free public library in Ohio. Today, the library system has 17 branches and serves over 300,000 residents.

3. The Lorain-Medina Tornado outbreak of 1924 occurred on July 20, causing significant damage throughout Ohio. The tornado outbreak resulted in 85 deaths and over 500 injuries.

4. July 20, 1921 marked the opening of the Cincinnati Zoo's Reptile House, which is still in operation today. The zoo is one of the oldest and most respected in the country, and is home to over 500 species of animals.

5. In 1944, the Cleveland Indians won a record-breaking 11th straight game on July 20, setting a new American League record. The record stood until 2017, when it was broken by the Oakland Athletics.