Historical Events
- Japan's public broadcasting company, Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai(NHK) is established.
Event of Interest
Uprising against Rezā Shāh Pahlavi in Iran
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Rosolino, American jazz trombonist (The Frank Rosolino Sextet), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1978)
- Nobby Wirkowski, American-Canadian football player and coach (Toronto Argonauts), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2014)
About August 20, 1926
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
