What Happened on August 20, 2017

Historical Events

  • Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Des Moines G & CC: US retains Cup 16½- 11½; down by 5, Europe can only halve the singles 6-6

Famous Deaths

Colin Meads (1936-2017)

New Zealand rugby union player and All Black great known as "Pinetree", dies of pancreatic cancer at 81

  • Fredell Lack, American concert violinist, and teacher (University of Houston, 1959-2009), dies at 95

Jerry Lewis (1926-2017)

American comedian (Martin and Lewis, MDA Telethon), dies at 91

  • Wilhelm Killmayer, German composer, dies at 89
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights

About August 20, 2017

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo

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