Historical Events
Alice Paul Enters Jail
US suffragette Alice Paul begins a 7 month jail sentence for peacefully picketing in support of the women's Suffrage (right to vote) Amendment at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Famous Birthdays
- Efrain Jonckheer, Premier of the Dutch Antilles, born in Curaçao (d. 1987)
- Jean-Pierre Melville, French filmmaker (A Cop), born in Paris, France (d. 1973)
- Ken Cranston, English cricket all-rounder (8 Tests, 18 wickets, BB 4/12; Lancashire CCC), Liverpool, England (d. 2007)
About October 20, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
