What Happened on March 20, 1920

Historical Events

  • 1st flight from London to South Africa lands (took 1½ months)
  • Australasian Championships Men's Tennis, Adelaide: Pat O'Hara Wood beats fellow Australian Ronald Thomas 6-3, 4-6, 6-8, 6-1, 6-3
  • US Ladies' Figure Skating championship won by Theresa Weld

Sherwin Badger US Champion

US Men's Figure Skating championship won by Sherwin Badger


Famous Birthdays

  • Douglas G. Chapman, Canadian-American biomathematical statistician (whale conservation), born in Provost, Alberta (d. 1996) [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Venustiano Carranza, president Mexico (1915-20), murdered at 60
Died in 1920 1920 Highlights

About March 20, 1920

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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