Historical Events
- 1st peace of Riga-Soviet Union recognizes Independence of Latvia
Famous Birthdays
- Chuck Rayner, Canadian Hockey HOF goaltender (Hart Memorial Trophy 1950; NHL All-Star 1949, 50, 51; New York Americans, New York Rangers), born in Sutherland, Saskatchewan (d. 2002)
- Derry Jeffares, Irish Anglo-Irish scholar (Stirling University), born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 2005)
Mike Douglas (1920-2006)
American big band singer (Kay Kyser), and TV talk show host (The Mike Douglas Show, 1961-81), born in Chicago, Illinois
- William Masselos, American pianist, born in Niagara Falls, New York (d. 1992)
About August 11, 1920
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
