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What Happened on August 20, 1915

Historical Events

  • Chicago White Sox obtain 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson from Cleveland for Robert Roth, Larry Chappell, Ed Klepfer & $31,500; Jackson involved in 'Black Sox Scandal' 1919

Famous Deaths

  • Paul Ehrlich, German bacteriologist and physician (Chemotherapy, Nobel Prize 1908), dies in 61
Died in 1915 1915 Highlights

About August 20, 1915

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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