On this day: August 20

POSTED: 12:46 AM PDT Aug 19, 2012    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PDT Aug 19, 2012 

Charles Darwin publishes his theory of evolution, the NFL is founded, Lou Gehrig belts his 23rd career grand slam and NASA heads for Mars, all on this day.

OTD August 20 - Angie
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Rolling Stones Records

1973: The Rolling Stones release "Angie." The song goes right to the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and reaches No. 5 on the UK singles chart.

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