#20 july

[lostamber]

#dracula daily #re: dracula #draculadaily #daily dracula #jack seward #renfield #20 july

[fuckthispost-andhappybirthday]

July 20: Happy Birthday Shinichi Akanishi (The Disaster of Psi Kusuo Saiki)!!!!

#shinichi akanishi #the disastrous life of saiki k. #the disaster of psi kusuo saiki #saiki kusou no psi nan #saiki kusuo no psi nan #akanishi shinichi #happy birthday #july 20 #20 july #fuck this post and happy birthday

[dracula-dictionary]

Dracula Dictionary, July 20th

disgorge: release large amounts of contents, force something up from the stomach through the mouth

cumulative: added together one after another

Burdon-Sanderson: Sir John Scott Burdon-Sanderson, a british physiologist, was appointed as professor of physiology at Oxford university in 1882

Ferrier: Sir David Ferrier, a scottish neurologist, famous for experimenting on monkey brains, the first scientist to be prosecuted for animal cruelty in 1881

congenitally: in a way that has existed since birth

The Great Recorder: presumably a euphemism for either god or the grim reaper

#don't mind me sliding in over an hour late #i got busy with irl stuff and kinda forgot i hadn't queued today's entry yet #i wrote this during my lunch break #you're welcome #dracula daily #re: dracula #dracula dictionary #20 july #dracula daily 20 july #dracula dictionary 20 july

[newyorkthegoldenage]

On July 20, 1931, construction began on Rockefeller Center. The building in the center, which stood alone for weeks in the demolition site, was the last one to be demolished. Radio City Music Hall was built on the site. The Sixth Avenue El is in the background.

Photo: Associated Press

#vintage New York #1930s #Rockefeller Center #construction #construction site #July 20 #20 July #Radio City Music Hall #vintage NYC

[wiiildflowerrr]

5SOS in Argentina, 2017 & 2023

📹 X

#then and now #5sos #calum hood #ashton irwin #luke hemmings #michael clifford #5 seconds of summer #5sos argentina #flag #Argentinian flag #fan project #signed #2017 #2023 #20 july #dfallaccess #the 5sos show tour buenos aires #the 5sos show tour

[dateinthelife]

20 July 1967

Paul McCartney and Jane Asher (among others) contribute catcalling noises to the Chris Barber Band track "Catcall"--written by Paul McCartney.

#today in the life #paul mccartney #Jane Asher #Chris Barber Band #20 July #1967 #Youtube

[lapelle-du-bubblegum-vide]

As a cat person, today’s e-mail brings me relief

#do i know there was so much more to this #yes #am i glad that renfield did not get a cat in the end #also #[*] for the sparrows #they were cool ig #dracula daily #renfield #jack seward #20 july #calls from the void

[nerosunero]

20 July 2023, Dublin

#dublin #nerosunero #seagulls #20 July

[internationalchessday]

Today, July 20, 2023, we are celebrating our 99th birthday! 

Many of you across the world will celebrate International Chess Day 2023 with various activities and happenings all about our beloved game. On this day, we want to reinforce the tradition started in previous years: we ask members of the chess community to teach someone how to play chess. The more, the merrier! Be it your neighbour, niece, colleague or grandfather, let's make the chess family grow. Don't forget to share your experience on social media using the hashtag #Internationalchessday. Let's make our celebrations really big and prove that chess is the most played game in the world!

Why did the United Nations choose exactly July 20 to celebrate chess? It was done to mark the date of the International Chess Federation's establishment in 1924, so it is also our birthday! Let's briefly walk through our history and remember all the major milestones that lead us to this day. 

International Chess Federation, or shorter, FIDE (stands for Fédération Internationale des Échecs), is the governing body for the game of chess. What does FIDE do? It organizes major chess events, which form the World Championship Cycle, Chess Olympiads, Rapid and Blitz Championships, tournaments for people with disabilities, veterans, and children, as well as various exhibition and online events. It awards international chess titles, like the coveted Grandmaster, and calculates rating. FIDE creates and implements the rules of chess and standards for tournaments. It is actively involved in social projects and the promotion of chess on the grassroots level. FIDE is recognized by International Olympic Committee and includes as many as 199 national chess federations! Let's have a closer look. 

FIDE was formed on July 20, 1924, in Paris, France, during the first unofficial Chess Olympiad. It was born at the Town Hall of the IX Arrondissement of Paris (6 Rue Drouot). Fifteen delegates from all over the world signed the proclamation act, and our organization was born.

In 1927, FIDE organized the first Chess Olympiad and the first Women's World Championship in London. In 1948, FIDE started overseeing the World Chess Championship. Today, both absolute and women's chess crowns belong to players from China: Ding Liren and Ju Wenjun.

In 1950, FIDE awarded its first Grandmaster title to 27 players. Today, FIDE titles also include International Master, Women's Grandmaster, Women's International Master, and lower-level ones like FIDE Master or FIDE Candidates Master.

The first official FIDE rating list came out in 1971. This universal rating system, named after its creator Arpad Elo measures a player's skill level and tracks their progress over time. New rating lists are out at the beginning of every month, and professionals and amateurs alike are eager to check the new numbers next to their surname. 

In 1999, FIDE was recognized by the International Olympic Committee – a major milestone in the organization's history. 

The motto of FIDE is "Gens una sumus", which translates from Latin as "We are one family". This motto is a reflection of the organization's vision of chess as a sport that unites people from all over the world. Family means care, and in recent years FIDE's social projects have become an essential part of the organization's operations. "Infinite Chess" project introduces the game to children with ASD, "Chess for Freedom" program brings chess behind the bars of prisons, "Chess for Protection" helps refugees find their way with the help of the game. FIDE financially supports its veterans in need and holds competitions for people with disabilities. The first Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities took place in January-February 2023 in Belgrade. 

Chess has found its place in the ever-changing world of modern technology. Today, FIDE organizes online and hybrid events and implements new technological solutions. In 2023 chess became part of the Olympic Esports Series.

Next year, FIDE will celebrate its 100-year birthday. The International Chess Federation has come a long way since its first steps a century ago. Today, it is based in Switzerland alongside other major sports governing bodies. It encompasses 199 national chess federations, which makes FIDE one of the largest sports federations in the world. 

Throughout its history, FIDE has been instrumental in shaping the world of chess, and we never stop aiming for new heights, serving the game and chess community. 

#international chess federation (fide) #intellectual game #20 july #chessgame #chess #world chess day

[disneychannelhistory]

Today in Disney Channel History...

Liv and Maddie star Joey Bragg was born (20 July, 1996)

#liv and maddie #joey bragg #birthday #20 july #july #1996 #july 1996

[rabbitcruiser]

National Moon Walk Day/Moon Day

Every once in a while, the human race achieves something truly remarkable, and Moon Day celebrates the occasion when we first left footsteps upon our nearest neighbour.

It’s probably best to gloss quietly over how long it is since the last visitors landed there, but that’s no reason to skimp on the celebrations. After all, there’ll never be a better excuse to launch firework rockets over your neighbourhood and dress up in a tinfoil suit with a fishbowl on your head. Alternatively, you might prefer to drag a telescope out into the garden, or maybe sit in a circle howling like wolves as the moon rises.

Be careful who you invite to your Moon Day party, though, as there’s bound to be one guest who insists the party is not really happening and that you are faking the hot dogs and beer in a film studio somewhere in Nevada.

Learn about Moon Day

Neil Armstrong became the first man to step down onto the cratered surface of the moon and he said the following words:

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

These are words that pretty much everyone around the world is familiar with!

When this happened, it was one of the most monumental occasions in our history. On Moon Day, we celebrate the historic landing on the moon that occurred on the 20th of July in 1969. We also take the time to consider the monumental effort that it takes in order to get a space program off the ground. You may have thought that we would have made millions of space expeditions since then, but it simply is not that easy!

On Moon Day, we take the time to remember the profound and quirky moments in space that resulted in the United States being the first country to have their flag planted on the moon. This is definitely something to be proud of!

History of Moon Day

In order to understand the history of Moon Day, we first need to understand the history of such space expeditions. On the 25th of May in 1969, it was announced by John F. Kennedy, who was president at the time, that the Apollo space program would start. This initiated NASA’s work on a manned lunar landing. He stated that it was his plant to make sure that there was an American on the Moon by the end of the decade.

After this, Americans were treated to the very first television images of the surface of the moon. This was possible because images were transmitted by Ranger 7, which was NASA’s unmanned probe. Americans were then able to watch as Apollo 8 repeated its orbit ten times around the moon. This was the first manned flight.

The historic first took place when Apollo 11 landed on the moon for the first time. The world held its breath when three men became the first humans to step onto the surface of the moon. However, it was not all systems go, as NASA ended their Apollo program with Apollo 17. This was the final Moon landing mission, which happened in 1972.

However, in recent times, we have started to see more space programs initiated, so we could start to see more space activity from now on. This has been made possible because NASA has partnered with commercial companies in order to ensure that there is the funding needed to keep these projects going.

SpaceX is a prime example. Owned by Elon Musk, this company designs manufactures and launches advanced spacecraft and rockets. Their aim is to colonize Mars, and we have seen a lot of incredible innovations that they have brought to the fore. If you do not know a lot about this, we recommend using some of your time on Moon Day to find out more.

How to celebrate Moon Day

There are a number of different ways that you can celebrate Moon Day. One of the best ways to do so is to head to your local planetarium. This is the best way to get up close and personal with the moon. All you need to do is a quick search online to find the nearest planetarium in your area.

These are doomed theaters, which come complete with huge telescopes, enabling you to see all of the incredible objects in the sky that you cannot see with the naked eye. This will encourage you to learn more about the universe. It really is an educational, unique, and exciting experience. There is so much to learn!

Another way to celebrate Moon Day is by watching a film about landing on the moon. There have been a number of different films and movies that have been created about this incredible event, so we definitely recommend checking some of them out. The obvious place to start is with Apollo 11.

This film was directed by Todd Douglass Miller, usually powerful visuals to retell the story of man’s first trip to the moon. This includes images such as Neil Armstrong being reflected in Buzz Aldrin’s helmet, the American flag being planted on the lunar surface, and the blast-off moment. You may think that this is simply going to be another remake of a story that you have heard about plenty of times, but it is more than this.

It actually uses sound and never-before-seen footage from the mission, which has somehow been scanned and restored. This means you get to enjoy the occasion from a whole new perspective, which is incredibly interesting to say the least.

There are a number of other interesting films about landing on the moon. Another one to consider is The Dish, which was released back in 2000. Although a true story, it does have a bit of fiction mixed in as well. It tells the story of how an Australian observatory played a critical role in ensuring everyone around the globe would be able to watch the first steps that humankind took on the moon. Other movies to consider include First Man, The Last Man on the Moon, and For All Mankind.

Aside from the suggestions we have already mentioned, why not see if there are any astronomy clubs in your local area? If so, there are bound to be some events that are going on for Moon Day. You will have the perfect opportunity to enjoy a discussion with people who share the same passion. If you do not have an astronomy club in your area, do a bit of digging online to see if you can unearth any interesting forums where you will be able to engage in discussions with people who are passionate about astronomy. We are sure that a lot of people will also be posting on social media on Moon Day, so why not get involved in the discussion and share your own opinions as well?

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[tentativetalker]

For the record, i am tired.

#about today #a little history of me #20 july

[fuckthispost-andhappybirthday]

July 20: Happy Birthday Rivalz Cardemonde (Code Geass)!!!!

He was born in 2000, making him 23 years old today!

#rivalz cardemonde #cardemonde rivalz #code geass #happy birthday #july 20 #20 july #fuck this post and happy birthday

[juliehowlin]

20 July

In 1995, an armed robber in Groningen, the Netherlands, handed a note to a shopkeeper demanding money. The shopkeeper scribbled his reply: “Sod off”, and the robber fled.

10 weird and wonderful things which happened on 20 July:

#this day in history #on this day #on this date #otd #today #trivia #20 july #july 20th

[whats-in-a-sentence]

On 20 July 1943 he sent the following telegram:

WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF

THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS,

Washington, July 20, 1943

Subject: Julius Robert Oppenheimer.

To: The District Engineer, United States Engineer Office, Manhattan District, Station F, New York, N.Y.

I. In accordance with my verbal directions of 15 July it is desired that clearance be issued for the employment of Julius Robert Oppenheimer without delay, irrespective of the information which you have concerning Mr Oppenheimer. He is absolutely essential to the project.

L. R. GROVES, Brigadier-General,

CE

"Brighter than a Thousand Suns: A Personal History of the Atomic Scientists" - Robert Jungk, translated by James Cleugh

#book quotes #brighter than a thousand suns #robert jungk #james cleugh #nonfiction #july 20 #20 july #telegram #leslie richard groves #40s #1940s #war department #engineers #washington #j robert oppenheimer #manhattan #new york #address #brigadier general #security clearance

[wiiildflowerrr]

@5SOS: If I could explain what's happening in this photo I would... But I can't.

@Luke5SOS: .@5SOS way to comfortable with my band

20 July 2014

#this day in 5sos history #5sos #calum hood #luke hemmings #michael clifford #5 seconds of summer #2014 #20 july