Page 13: Historical Events In 1920

Aug 22   In the year 1920 anders Zorn, Swedish painter (Gustavus Vasa), dies at 60   

Aug 22   On this day in history anthony Tuke, CEO (Savoy Hotel Groups)   

Aug 22   In the year 1920 the birth of Ray Bradbury, American author; 'The Martian Chronicles'   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Aug 25   In the year 1920 jef Diederen, Dutch painter   

Aug 25   On this day in history the first US woman to win in Olympics (Ethelda Bleibtrey)   

Aug 26   19th amendment passes-women's suffrage granted (about time!) on this day in history.   

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

Aug 26   US Women given the right to vote on this day in history.   

Aug 27   James Molyneaux, MP (Ulster unionist) in the year 1920.   

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

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

Aug 29   On this day in history the birth of Charlie Parker, Legendary American Jazz musician   

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

Aug 31   Belgium starts paying old age pensions on this day in history.   

Aug 31   In the year 1920 james Lanphier, NY, actor (Flight of Lost Balloon)   

Aug 31   On this day in history wilhelm Wundt, German physiologist/psychologist/philosopher, dies   

Sep 01   On this day in history france creates Lebanon   

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

Sep 01   Lebanon created by France, Beirut becoming the capital in the year 1920.   

Sep 02   W Somerset Maugham's "East of Suez," premieres in London on this day in history.   

Sep 04   On this day in history 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   On this day in history fons Rademakers, director (Assault)/actor (Daughter of Darkness)   

Sep 05   Iron monument unveiled at Stone churches, Flanders in the year 1920.   

Sep 05   On this day in history robert Harron, actor (Intolerance), accidental shot to death at 27   

Sep 06   On this day in history 40th US Mens Tennis: Wm Tilden beats Wm M Johnston (61 16 75 57 63)   

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

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

Sep 07   In the year 1920 harri Webb, poet   

Sep 08   Air mail service between New York and San Francisco begins on this day in history.   

Sep 08   US Air Mail service begins (NYC to SF) in the year 1920.   

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Jan 01   In the year 1920 birth of elisabeth Andersen, [Anna de Bruyn], Dutch actress (Yerma, Titania)   

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

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 in the year 1920.   

Jan 02   Isaac Asimov, Russia, scientist/writer (I Robot, Foundation Trilogy) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Penelope Jessel, politcal activist was born in the year 1920.   

Jan 02   Peter Harrison Swan, bomber pilot/stockbroker was born in the year 1920.   

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 in the year 1920.   

Jan 04   Benito Pérez Galdós, Spanish novelist (b. 1843) died in the year 1920.   

Jan 07   Edmund Barton, 1st Prime Minister of Australia (b. 1849) died on this day in history.   

Jan 14   On this day in history death of john Francis Dodge, American automobile pioneer (b. 1864)   

Jan 16   Reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60 in the year 1920.   

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

Jan 25   Amadeo Modigliani, Italian sculptor/painter, dies at 35 in the year 1920.   

Jan 26   On this day in history death of matthias Enzberger, German minister of finance, murdered