Historical Events In 1920

Aug 22   On this day in history anders Zorn, Swedish painter (Gustavus Vasa), dies at 60   

Aug 22   Anthony Tuke, CEO (Savoy Hotel Groups) on this day in history.   

Aug 22   The birth of Ray Bradbury, American author; 'The Martian Chronicles' on this day in history.   

Aug 23   On this day in history aart Verstegen, ballet dancers/choreographer (Jolly Joker's Last Joke)   

Aug 23   M R Rinehart & A Hopwood's "Bat," premieres in NYC in the year 1920.   

Aug 25   1st US woman to win in Olympics (Ethelda Bleibtrey) on this day in history.   

Aug 25   Jef Diederen, Dutch painter on this day in history.   

Aug 25   The first US woman to win in Olympics (Ethelda Bleibtrey) in the year 1920.   

Aug 26   19th amendment passes-women's suffrage granted (about time!) in the year 1920.   

Aug 26   On this day in history the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, granting women the right to vote.   

Aug 26   In the year 1920 uS Women given the right to vote   

Aug 27   In the year 1920 james Molyneaux, MP (Ulster unionist)   

Aug 28   On this day in history 19th amendment acknowledges women's rights   

Aug 29   In the year 1920 charles White, Perth Amboy NJ, actor (Airpot 95, Serpico)   

Aug 29   The birth of Charlie Parker, Legendary American Jazz musician on this day in history.   

Aug 30   Ben Cami, Flemish writer/poet (Rose from Mud) in the year 1920.   

Aug 31   On this day in history belgium starts paying old age pensions   

Aug 31   James Lanphier, NY, actor (Flight of Lost Balloon) on this day in history.   

Aug 31   In the year 1920 wilhelm Wundt, German physiologist/psychologist/philosopher, dies   

Sep 01   France creates Lebanon in the year 1920.   

Sep 01   On this day in history hubert Lampo, Flemish writer/essayist (Coming of Joachim Stiller)   

Sep 01   Lebanon created by France, Beirut becoming the capital on this day in history.   

Sep 02   On this day in history w Somerset Maugham's "East of Suez," premieres in London   

Sep 04   Craig Claiborne, food columnist (NY Times Cookbook) on this day in history.   

Sep 04   On this day in history last day of Julian civil calendar (in parts of Bulgaria)   

Sep 05   Fons Rademakers, director (Assault)/actor (Daughter of Darkness) in the year 1920.   

Sep 05   In the year 1920 iron monument unveiled at Stone churches, Flanders   

Sep 05   Robert Harron, actor (Intolerance), accidental shot to death at 27 on this day in history.   

Sep 06   40th US Mens Tennis: Wm Tilden beats Wm M Johnston (61 16 75 57 63) in the year 1920.   

Sep 06   On this day in history detroit station WWJ airs the first pro boxing match to be broadcast on radio.   

Sep 06   On this day in history the first radio broadcast of a prizefight   

Sep 07   On this day in history harri Webb, poet   

Sep 08   In the year 1920 air mail service between New York and San Francisco begins.   

Sep 08   On this day in history uS Air Mail service begins (NYC to SF)   

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Jan 01   Elisabeth Andersen, [Anna de Bruyn], Dutch actress (Yerma, Titania) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 01   Roger Peacock, writer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 01   On this day in history birth of virgilio Savona, Italian singer (Quartetto Cetra)   

Jan 02   Duke of Devonshire, English large landowner/art collector was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of isaac Asimov, Russia, scientist/writer (I Robot, Foundation Trilogy)   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of penelope Jessel, politcal activist   

Jan 02   In the year 1920 birth of peter Harrison Swan, bomber pilot/stockbroker   

Jan 03   Renato Carosone, Italian musician (d. 2001) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 01   Paul Adam, French writer (L'enfant d'Austerlitz), dies at 57 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Benito Pérez Galdós, Spanish novelist (b. 1843) died on this day in history.   

Jan 07   On this day in history death of edmund Barton, 1st Prime Minister of Australia (b. 1849)   

Jan 14   In the year 1920 death of john Francis Dodge, American automobile pioneer (b. 1864)   

Jan 16   Reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60 on this day in history.   

Jan 20   Georg Lurich, Estonian wrestler (b. 1876) died in the year 1920.   

Jan 25   On this day in history amadeo Modigliani, Italian sculptor/painter, dies at 35   

Jan 26   Matthias Enzberger, German minister of finance, murdered died in the year 1920.