Historical Events
Film & TV History
Helen Hayes Theater (Folies Bergere) opens at 210W 46th St, NYC
Event of Interest
Norwegian Roald Amundsen sets out a race to the South Pole
Famous Birthdays
- Will Rogers Jr, American politician (D-Representative 1943-44) writer, political commentator, and actor (Down to Earth), born in NYC, New York (d. 1993)
About October 20, 1911
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra