Historical Events
US Open Women's Tennis
US National Championship Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Helen Wills Moody beats Eileen Bennett Whittingstall of England 6-4, 6-1 for her 7th and final US singles title
Famous Birthdays
- Bernhard "Bernd" Becher, German artist and photographer (industrialist builder 19th/20th), born in Siegen, Germany (d. 2007)
- Don King, American boxing promoter best known for his association with Mike Tyson and for his unusual hairstyles, born in Cleveland, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Waldemar von Baussnern, composer, dies at 64
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights
About August 20, 1931
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
