Historical Events
- Allies recognize Poland, Czechoslovakia & Romania
- Mamie Smith and her Jazz Hounds record “Crazy Blues” for Okeh Records, first significant Blues hit by African American artist
- Treaty of Sèvres (Allies & Turkey)
- Turkish government renounces its claim to Israel, recognizes British mandate
Famous Birthdays
- William "Red" Holzman, American Basketball Hall of Fame coach (New York Knicks 14 seasons), born in Brooklyn, NY (d. 1998)
Famous Deaths
- Ádám Politzer, Hungarian-Austrian physician, dies at 84
Died in 1920 1920 Highlights
About August 10, 1920
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
