December 1920 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in December 1920.
The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal), Pope Benedict XV was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on December 1920: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 1920?
Events
- 02 Dec 1920 Following more than a month of Turkish-Armenian War, the Turkish dictated Treaty of Alexandropol is concluded.
- 03 Dec 1920 Turkey and Armenia agree to peace treaty.
- 05 Dec 1920 Pro football playoff game Akron and Buffalo 0-0 tie, title undecided.
- 07 Dec 1920 New South Wales make 802 against South Australia, then Mailey takes 8-81.
- 11 Dec 1920 Martial law is declared in Ireland.
- 12 Dec 1920 Maurice Ravels ballet "La Valse" premieres in Paris.
- 13 Dec 1920 Netherlands breaks contact with kingdoms of Serbia, Croatia and Slavia.
- 14 Dec 1920 Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
- 15 Dec 1920 December 22 ampndash The Brussels Conference establishes a timetable for German war reparations intended to extend for over 42 years.
- 16 Dec 1920 The Haiyuan earthquake, magnitude 8.5, rocks the Gansu province in China, killing an estimated 200,000.
- 17 Dec 1920 AL votes to let spitball pitchers to continue using it
- 19 Dec 1920 King Constantine I is restored as King of the Hellenes after the death of his son Alexander I of Greece and a plebiscite.
- 20 Dec 1920 Bob Hope becomes an American citizen.
- 22 Dec 1920 The GOELRO economic development plan is adopted by the 8th Congress of Soviets of the Russian SFSR.
- 23 Dec 1920 Ireland divided into two parts, each with its own parliament.
- 24 Dec 1920 Enrico Caruso gives his last public performance (New York City, New York).
- 25 Dec 1920 The Rosicrucian Fellowship's spiritual healing temple ''The Ecclesia'' is founded at Mount Ecclesia, Oceanside, California.
- 29 Dec 1920 The netherlands / Venezuela recover diplomatic relations
- 11 Dec 1920 Irish War of Independence: In retaliation for a recent IRA ambush, British forces burn and loot numerous buildings in Cork city. Many civilians report being beaten, shot at, robbed and verbally abused by British forces.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in December 1920?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- John McCormack - Thank God for a Garden
- Art Hickman & His Orchestra - Whispering
- Nora Bayes - The Argentines, the Portugese, and the Greeks
- Henry Burr - You're the Only Girl That Made Me Cry
- Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Anytime, Anyday, Anywhere
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
