What Happened on July 20, 1881

Historical Events

Sitting Bull Surrenders

Sioux Indian Chief Sitting Bull, surrenders to US federal troops

Famous Birthdays

  • Leon de Smet, Belgian painter (Luminist school), born in Ghent, Belgium (d. 1966)

About July 20, 1881

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer