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What Happened on August 20, 1909

Famous Birthdays

  • Alby Roberts, New Zealand cricket fast bowler (5 Tests, 7 wickets; Canterbury, Otago), born in Christchurch, New Zealand (d. 1978)
  • André Morell [Cecil André Mesritz], British actor (Ben-Hur, The Message, Hound of the Baskervilles), born in London, England (d. 1978)

About August 20, 1909

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo