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What Happened on June 20, 1930

Historical Events

65th British Men's Open

British Open Men's Golf, Royal Liverpool GC: Bobby Jones wins his 3rd Open title, 2 strokes ahead of Leo Diegel and Macdonald Smith on his way to the single-season Grand Slam

Famous Birthdays

  • John Waine, British Anglican clergyman (Bishop of Chelmsford, 1986-96), born in UK (d. 2020)
  • Magdalena Abakanowicz, Polish fiber artist and sculptor, born in Falenty, Poland (d. 2017)
  • Paul Pender, American boxer (World Middleweight Champion 1960–61; The Ring Middleweight Champion 1962–63 Retired; Lineal Middleweight Champion 1962–63 Retired), born in Brookline, Massachusetts (d. 2003)

About June 20, 1930

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini