Historical Events In 1920

Aug 22   In the year 1920 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   In the year 1920 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) in the year 1920.  

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   In the year 1920 19th amendment passes-women's suffrage granted (about time!)  

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

Aug 26   On this day in history uS Women given the right to vote  

Aug 27   On this day in history james Molyneaux, MP (Ulster unionist)  

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

Aug 29   Charles White, Perth Amboy NJ, actor (Airpot 95, Serpico) on this day in history.  

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

Aug 30   On this day in history ben Cami, Flemish writer/poet (Rose from Mud)  

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   On this day in history wilhelm Wundt, German physiologist/psychologist/philosopher, dies  

Sep 01   In the year 1920 france creates Lebanon  

Sep 01   Hubert Lampo, Flemish writer/essayist (Coming of Joachim Stiller) on this day in history.  

Sep 01   On this day in history lebanon created by France, Beirut becoming the capital  

Sep 02   In the year 1920 w Somerset Maugham's "East of Suez," premieres in London  

Sep 04   In the year 1920 craig Claiborne, food columnist (NY Times Cookbook)  

Sep 04   In the year 1920 last day of Julian civil calendar (in parts of Bulgaria)  

Sep 05   In the year 1920 fons Rademakers, director (Assault)/actor (Daughter of Darkness)  

Sep 05   Iron monument unveiled at Stone churches, Flanders on this day in history.  

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) on this day in history.  

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

Sep 06   The first radio broadcast of a prizefight in the year 1920.  

Sep 07   On this day in history harri Webb, poet  

Sep 08   Air mail service between New York and San Francisco begins in the year 1920.  

Sep 08   In the year 1920 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   On this day in history birth of roger Peacock, writer  

Jan 01   Virgilio Savona, Italian singer (Quartetto Cetra) was born in the year 1920.  

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   Penelope Jessel, politcal activist was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of renato Carosone, Italian musician (d. 2001)  

Jan 01   In the year 1920 paul Adam, French writer (L'enfant d'Austerlitz), dies at 57  

Jan 04   In the year 1920 death of benito Pérez Galdós, Spanish novelist (b. 1843)  

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

Jan 14   John Francis Dodge, American automobile pioneer (b. 1864) died in the year 1920.  

Jan 16   In the year 1920 reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60  

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

Jan 25   Amadeo Modigliani, Italian sculptor/painter, dies at 35 on this day in history.  

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