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What Happened on July 16, 1920

Historical Events

  • 15th Davis Cup: USA beats Australasia in Auckland (5-0)
  • Gen Amos Fries appointed 1st US army chemical warfare chief

Famous Birthdays

  • Anwar Hussain, Pakistani cricket batsman (4 Tests, Pakistan's first Test; Karachi, Mumbai, Sind, Northern India), born in Lahore, Pakistan (d. 2002)

About July 16, 1920

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 104 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer