Historical Events
- Lithuania and USSR sign peace treaty, Lithuania becomes independent republic
Famous Birthdays
- Beah Richards, American actress, poet, playwright and author (Roots, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner), born in Vicksburg, Mississippi (d. 2000)
- Honoré Desmond Sharrer, American artist (Tribute to the American Working People), born in West Point, New York (d. 2009)
- Keith Andes, American actor (Farmer's Daughter, Away All Boats), born in Ocean City, New Jersey (d. 2005)
- Paul Foster, American gospel singer (The Soul Stirrers), born in Grand Cane, Louisiana (d. 1995)
Pierre Berton (1920-2004)
Canadian author (War of 1812), born in Whitehorse, Yukon
Born in 1920
1920 Highlights
About July 12, 1920
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
