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What Happened on June 20, 1934

Famous Birthdays

  • Alain Bancquart, French violist, contemporary classical composer, and musical director, born in Dieppe, France (d. 2022)
  • Brian Barder, British diplomat, British Ambassador to Ethiopia who assisted during 1984-85 famine, born in Bristol, England (d. 2017)
  • Cornel Țăranu, Romanian composer (Garlands), born in Cluj, Romania (d. 2023)
  • Horst Mahseli, Polish soccer striker (9 caps; Legia Warsaw), born in Bytom, Poland (d. 1999)
  • José Villegas, Mexican soccer defender (6 caps; CD Guadalajara), born in La Experiencia, Mexico (d. 2021)
  • Rossana Podestà, Italian actress and director (Helen of Troy), born in Zliten, Libya (d. 2013)
  • Wendy Craig, English actress (Butterflies), born in Sacriston, England

About June 20, 1934

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 90 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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