What Happened on April 23, 1920

Historical Events

End of the Ottoman Empire

Turkish Grand National Assembly 1st meets in Ankara, under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk denounces the government of Sultan Mehmed VI and announces a temporary constitution

The last Ottoman sultan, Mehmed VI, departs his palace in Istanbul after the abolition of the monarchy

Famous Birthdays

Eric Yarrow, British businessman, CEO (Clydesdale Bank), born in Frensham, Surrey
Louis Barron, American composer (electronic music), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (d. 1989)

Born in 1920

1920 Highlights