What Happened on February 29, 1920

Historical Events

  • Trying to maintain independence from Germany and the USSR, Czechoslovakia adopts a constitution

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur Franz, American actor (The Caine Mutiny; Invaders From Mars; Young Lions), born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey (d. 2006)
  • Ivan Petrov [Krauze], Russian-Soviet operatic bass (Bolshoi Theatre, 1942-70), and educator, born in Irkutsk, Siberia (d. 2003)
  • James Mitchell, American dancer and actor (All My Children, Bloomer Girl), born in Sacramento, California (d. 2010)
  • Louise Wood, American director of Girl Scouts of USA (1961-72), born in Mankato, Minnesota (d. 1988)
  • Michèle Morgan, French actress (Passage to Marseille), born in Neuilly-sur-Seine (d. 2016)
  • Rudy Cafaro, American jazz guitarist, born in Middle Village, New York (d. 2000)

About February 29, 1920

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces