What Happened on September 20, 1948

Historical Events

  • Heitor Villa-Lobos' folk operetta "Magdalena" opens at Ziegfeld Theater, NYC; runs for 88 performances
  • Mexican Baseball league disbanded

Famous Birthdays

  • Chuck Panozzo, American rock bassist (Styx), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • George R. R. Martin, American fantasy and sci-fi author (A Song of Ice and Fire), born in Bayonne, New Jersey
  • John Panozzo, American rock drummer (Styx), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1996)

About September 20, 1948

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo