What Happened on January 20, 1919

Historical Events

Patterson Defeats Kingscote

International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Double Bay, Sydney: Gerald Patterson beats Algernon Kingscote 6-4, 6-4, 8-6 to retain title for Australasia over the Great Britain, 3-1; ends 4-1

Famous Birthdays

  • Royalton Kisch, British conductor, born in Marylebone, London, England (d. 1995)
  • Stepan Lucky, Slovak film score composer, born in Žilina, Slovakia (d. 2006)

About January 20, 1919

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius