Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Franklin Cheatham, American Major General in the Confederate Army (let General John M. Schofield escape), born in Nashville, Tennessee (d. 1886)
- George Jerrison Stannard, American farmer, teacher, governmental official and Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Georgia, Vermont (d. 1886)
1820 Highlights
About October 20, 1820
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 202 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
