Historical Events
- Romania annexes Bessarabia
Famous Birthdays
- Dedan Kimathi, Kenyan freedom fighter, born in Nyeri District, Central Province, Kenya (d. 1957)
- Dick Francis, British jockey and detective writer (Whip Hand, High Stakes), born in Lawrenny, Pembrokeshire, Wales (d. 2010)
- Fritz Walter, German footballer (1. FC Kaiserslautern) and captain of West Germany, born in Kaiserslautern, Germany (d. 2002)
- Helmut Newton, German fashion photographer, born in Berlin, Germany (d. 2004)
- Joseph Gelineau, French Catholic Jesuit priest and composer, born in Maine-et-Loire, France (d. 2008)
Famous Deaths
- Alphonse Desjardins, Canadian founder of the Caisses populaires Desjardins, dies at 65
1920 Highlights
About October 31, 1920
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
