What Happened on March 20, 1920

Historical Events

  • 1st flight from London to South Africa lands (took 1½ months)
  • Australasian Championships Men's Tennis, Adelaide: Pat O'Hara Wood beats fellow Australian Ronald Thomas 6-3, 4-6, 6-8, 6-1, 6-3
  • US Ladies' Figure Skating championship won by Theresa Weld

Figure Skating History

US Men's Figure Skating championship won by Sherwin Badger


1920 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Douglas G Chapman, biomathematical statistician
Born in 1920

Famous Deaths

  • Venustiano Carranza, president Mexico (1915-20), murdered at 60

About March 20, 1920

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces