Famous Birthdays
- Richard Adams, English author (Watership Down), born in Newbury (d. 2016)
- William Tenn, American author
What Happened in 1920
President Falls From Grace
Paul Deschanel had the makings of a fine President of France – until a series of bizarre incidents culminated in him falling out the window of a moving train.
May 23, 1920No Babies Please!
Children "mailed" by their parents because it was cheaper to mail them - if a child came in under the 50 pound parcel weight limit, than other ways to travel
June 13, 1920Wall Street Bombing
Aftermath of the attack on Wall Street, September 16, 1920
September 16, 1920
