September 20 has been associated with important moments in politics, culture, science and sport.
One of the most memorable occurred in 1973, when tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes”.
The match took place before a huge global television audience and became an important moment in the public debate about women's sport and equality.
More than a tennis match
King's victory was significant beyond the scoreboard.
At a time when women were fighting for greater recognition and opportunity in professional sport, the event became part of a much larger cultural conversation.
Other September 20 milestones
The date also marks other significant events, including the formal end of the US military's “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy in 2011 and major political developments following the September 11 attacks.
History Desk
History is often remembered through dates.
But the most important question is what those dates changed.
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