What happened on Tuesday July 20, 1920?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1920:

• French Ultimatum in Syria General Henri Gouraud, France's High Commissioner for Syria, issued a critical ultimatum to King Faisal al-Hashemi, demanding unobstructed access to the railway between Riyaq and Aleppo. This action was part of France's colonial mandate in the region and signaled growing tensions between French colonial authorities and local Arab leadership.
• Jack Johnson Arrested Under Mann Act Boxer Jack Johnson, the first African American world heavyweight champion, was arrested near San Diego, California after crossing the border from Tijuana, Mexico. He had been on the run for five years following his conviction under the Mann Act, which criminalized the transportation of women across state lines for 'immoral purposes' - a law often used to target Johnson due to racial tensions.
• Greek Army Captures Silivri The Greek Army took control of Silivri following the Paris Peace Conference's territorial award. However, this control was short-lived, as by 1923, the city was effectively lost to Turkish forces during the aftermath of the Greco-Turkish War and subsequent population exchanges.
• United Kingdom Cedes Batum to Georgia The United Kingdom relinquished its brief control of Batum, a strategically important Black Sea port, to the Democratic Republic of Georgia. This transfer reflected the complex geopolitical landscape of the Caucasus region in the early 20th century.
• Heerenveen Soccer Team Founded SC Heerenveen, a professional soccer club based in the Netherlands, was officially formed. The team would go on to become a significant part of Dutch football history.
• Dick Lucas Birth Dick Lucas, an American animator who would later contribute to the animation industry, was born. He would have a notable career spanning several decades before passing away in 1997.

Events in 1920

July 20, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1920

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1920

July 20, 1920 was a Tuesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1920 can also be written as 7/20/1920 in the US and as 20/7/1920 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1920 in July 1920 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1920:

• Elliot Richardson

  Prominent American politician who served as U.S.

• Robert Boulin

  French politician and lawyer who served as a minister and was involved in a controversial property scandal that led to his suicide in 1979.

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1920:

• Mariano de Cavia

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1920 was Venetian Moon by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Ben Selvin & His Orchestra - Venetian Moon
2. Frank Crumit - Oh! By Jingo! Oh! By Gee!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 20, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1920 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 1920 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 20, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 11:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 1920

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Someone born on July 20, 1920 is:

104 years 9 months old,

or 1257 months and 24 days old,

or 5469 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38284 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1920?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 20, 1920.

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