What Happened on September 20, 1920

Historical Events

  • Foundation of the Spanish Legion.

Enrico Caruso's Final Recording Session

Italian tenor Enrico Caruso finishes what becomes his final recording session, singing the "Domine Deus" and "Crucifixus" from Gioachino Rossini's "Petite messe solennelle", at Victor's Trinity Church studio in Camden, New Jersey

Famous Birthdays

  • Bill DeArango, American jazz guitarist (Charlie Ventura; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis; "Slam" Stewart), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2005)
  • Frances Heflin, American actress (All My Children, The Skin of Our Teeth), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (d. 1994)
  • Jay Ward, American cartoonist (Rocky & His Friends, Bullwinkle), born in Berkeley, California (d. 1989)

About September 20, 1920

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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