What Happened on March 20, 1930

Historical Events

  • American engine builder Clessie Cummins sets diesel engine speed record of 80.4 mph (129.39 kph)

Sanders Court & Café

American fast food restaurant chain "KFC" [Kentucky Fried Chicken] is founded as Sanders Court & Café by Colonel Harland Sanders in North Corbin, Kentucky

Famous Birthdays

  • Michel Magne, French experimental music and film score composer (Gigot; Barbarella), and recording studio owner (Château d'Hérouville), born in Lisieux, France (d. 1984)

About March 20, 1930

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces