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What Happened on March 20, 1885

Historical Events

  • Yiddish theater opens in New York City with an operetta by Abraham Goldfaden

Famous Birthdays

  • Eugen Herrigel, German philosopher (early pioneer of Zen in Europe) (d. 1955)

About March 20, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces