Famous Birthdays
- Henri Verneuil, French-Armenian playwright and film director (Mélodie en sous-sol), born in Rodosto, Ottoman Turkey (d. 2002)
Mario Puzo (1920-1999)
American novelist (The Godfather, Cotton Club, Earthquake), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Hendrik Peter Staal, Dutch military officer, administrator (Minister of War, 1905-07), and politician (Member of the Senate, 1907-20), dies at 75
Died in 1920 1920 Highlights
About October 15, 1920
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
