Historical Events
- Dutch Guilder devalued 30.3%
- Top American tennis player Pancho Gonzales turns professional
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Denison, American actor (The Closer), born in New York
- Jan Hendriks, Dutch guitarist (Doe Maar), born in Mill, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
- John W. Henry, American businessman and sports executive (owner Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC, The Boston Globe, RFK Racing), born in Quincy, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Nikolaos Skalkottas, Greek composer, dies due to an untreated hernia at 45
- Richard Dix, American actor (10 Commandments, Cimarron, The Ghost Ship), dies from a heart attack at 56
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About September 20, 1949
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
