Historical Events
Helen Hayes Theater
Helen Hayes Theater (Folies Bergere) opens at 210W 46th St, NYC
Amundsen Races to South Pole
Norwegian Roald Amundsen sets out a race to the South Pole
Famous Birthdays
- Will Rogers Jr, American politician (D-Representative 1943-44) writer, political commentator, and actor (Down to Earth), born in New York City (d. 1993)
About October 20, 1911
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra