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What Happened on January 14, 1920

Famous Birthdays

  • Bertus de Harder, Dutch soccer star (Bordeaux), born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1982)
  • Donald Beard, New Zealand cricketer (NZ pace bowler in the 1950's), born in Palmerston North, New Zealand (d. 1982)
  • George Herman, American journalist (CBS-TV), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 2005)

Famous Deaths

  • John Francis Dodge, American automobile pioneer (Co-Founder of Dodge Brothers Company), dies at 55
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About January 14, 1920

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn