What Happened on June 12, 1920

Historical Events

Belmont Stakes

52nd Belmont: Clarence Kummer aboard Man o' War wins by massive 20 lengths in world record 2:14.2

  • Farmer Labor Party organized (Chicago)

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Berg, American cartoonist (The Lighter Side of...), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2002)
  • James "Jim" Siedow, American actor (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre), born in Cheyenne, Wyoming (d. 2003)
  • Peter Jones, British actor (Chariots of Fire; From a Bird's Eye View), born in Wem, Shropshire, England (d. 2000)
  • William Woodward Jr., American businessman and horse breeder (Hanover National Bank), born in Oyster Bay, New York (d. 1955)
Born in 1920
1920 Highlights

About June 12, 1920

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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