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Historical events & facts — September 20
What happened on September 20?
On September 20, 1870, the troops of the Kingdom of Italy entered Rome through the breach opened in the Porta Pia wall, completing Italian unification. Pope Pius IX locked himself in the Vatican, declaring himself a prisoner, and Rome became the capital of the unified kingdom. The conflict between the Holy See and Italy would not be resolved until the Lateran Pacts of 1929.
On September 3, 1976, the Viking 2 probe landed on the Martian plain of Utopia Planitia, some 6,460 kilometres from Viking 1. Equipped with a robotic arm and biological experiments, it searched for signs of life in the Martian soil. Its analyses found no conclusive evidence, but laid the foundations for all subsequent robotic exploration of Mars.
On September 20, 1946, the first edition of the Cannes International Film Festival took place, one of the most prestigious in the world. The inaugural Palme d'Or was shared by eleven films from different countries. Founded in 1939 but interrupted by the war, Cannes became the most influential showcase for European and international art cinema.
Notable birthdays — September 20
Famous people born on September 20
Ferenc Szisz
Ferenc Szisz, was a Hungarian racing driver and the winner of the first Grand Prix motor racing event on a Renault AK 90CV on 26 June, 1906.
Obdulio Varela
Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela was a Uruguayan football player. He was the captain of the Uruguay national team that won the 1950 World Cup after beating Brazil in the decisive final round match popularly known as the Maracanazo. He was nicknamed "El Negro Jefe" because of his dark skin and the influence he had on the pitch, especially during the unlikely victory over Brazil.
Anna Pavord
Anna Pavord is a British horticultural writer. She wrote for The Observer for over twenty years and for The Independent for over thirty years. Her book The Tulip (1999) was listed as a New York Times best seller.
John Panozzo
John Anthony Panozzo was an American drummer best known for his work with rock band Styx.
Haim Moshe
Haim Moshe, born 20 September 1955 is an Israeli singer whose musical style has crossed over from Yemenite and Mediterranean "ethnic" music to include mainstream Israeli and western pop elements. He has helped Mizrahi music achieve wide popularity both in Israel and in Arab countries.
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