The 1920s

Explore 864 historical events from 1920–1929.

1926 100 years ago

Patricia Castell, Argentine actress (died 2013)

Patricia Castell, born Ovidia Amanda Paramidani Padín, was an Argentine actress, appearing on radio, television and in films. Born in Avellaneda in 1926, her career began in the 19…

Patricia Castell, Argentine actress (died 2013)

1926 100 years ago

Basil A

Basil Alexander Paterson was an American labor lawyer and politician. He served in the New York State Senate from 1966 to 1971 and as secretary of state of New York under Governor …

Basil A

1926 100 years ago

Harper Lee, American novelist (died 2016)

Nelle Harper Lee was an American novelist whose 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and became a classic of modern American literature. She assisted her cl…

Harper Lee, American novelist (died 2016)

1926 100 years ago

Hulusi Sayın, Turkish general (died 1991)

Hulusi Sayın was a general in the Turkish Gendarmerie, and may have been involved with the Gendarmerie's JITEM intelligence unit. He retired in 1989 and become an adviser to the Pr…

Hulusi Sayın, Turkish general (died 1991)