Historical Events
- 118°F (48°C), Keokuk, Iowa (state record)
Famous Birthdays
- Doug Padgett, English cricket batsman (2 Tests, HS 31; Yorkshire CCC, MCC), born in Bradford, England (d. 2024)
- Ralph Rinzler, American folklorist (Greenbriar Boys, Smithsonian Folklife Festival) (d. 1994)
- Uwe Johnson, German writer (Gruppe 47), born in Kammin, Pomerania (d. 1984)
About July 20, 1934
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
