What Happened on May 20, 1921

Famous Birthdays

  • Hal Newhouser, American Baseball HOF pitcher (7 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1945; AL MVP 1944, 45; Triple Crown 1945; Detroit Tigers), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1998)
  • John Harrison, British vice admiral and surgeon (Medical Director Royal Navy during Falklands War), born in Simla, British India (d. 2010)
  • John Marchi, US Senator (Rep-R-NY 1957-2006), born in Staten Island, New York (d. 2009)
  • Wolfgang Borchert, German writer, born in Hamburg (d. 1947)
Born in 1921
1921 Highlights

About May 20, 1921

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus