Explore 2115 historical events from 1920–1929.
Franz Kafka was a German-language Jewish Czech writer and novelist born in Prague, in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Widely regarded as a major figure of 20th-century literature, his…
Franz Kafka, Czech-Austrian lawyer and author (born 1883)
William James Pirrie, 1st Viscount Pirrie was a leading British shipbuilder and businessman. He was chairman of Harland & Wolff, shipbuilders, between 1895 and 1924, and also serve…
William Pirrie, 1st Viscount Pirrie, Irish businessman and politician, Lord Mayor of Belfast (born 1847)
Giacomo Matteotti was an Italian socialist, anti-fascist politician and an opposition leader, who was the secretary of the Unitary Socialist Party (PSU) from 1922 to 1924. Born in …
Giacomo Matteotti, Italian lawyer and politician (born 1885)
George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was also the last Emperor of India from 193…
The Duke of York weds Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey
The original Wembley Stadium, ; originally known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, London, England, best known for hosting important football matches. It st…
Wembley Stadium is opened, named initially as the Empire Stadium
The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada. The Crown, along with two chambers, form the bicameral legislature.
The Parliament of Canada suspends all Chinese immigration.
Warren Barker was an American composer, arranger, and conductor known for work in film, radio, and television, as well as for original band and symphonic compositions.
Warren Barker, American composer (died 2006)
Arch Alfred Moore Jr. was an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as the 28th and 30th governor of West Virginia. He held office from 1969 to 1977 and again from 19…
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans is an endurance sports car race held annually near the city of Le Mans, France. First run in 1923, it is the oldest active endurance racing event in the wor…
The first 24 Hours of Le Mans is held in France
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of…
Bulgaria's military takes over the government in a coup
The Treaty of Lausanne is a peace treaty negotiated during the Lausanne Conference of 1922–1923 and signed in the Palais de Rumine in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 24 July 1923. The tr…
The Treaty of Lausanne, settling the boundaries of modern Turkey, is signed in Switzerland by Greece, Bulgaria and…
Lindsay Gordon Anderson was an English filmmaker, theatre director, critic, and actor. He was considered a leading light of the Free Cinema movement and of the British New Wave, an…
Lindsay Anderson, English actor, director, and screenwriter (died 1994)
Solomon Joseph Hemus was an American professional baseball infielder, manager, and coach, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phi…
Solly Hemus, American baseball player, coach, and manager (died 2017)
Air Chief Marshal Sir Neville Patrick McNamara, was a senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He served as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), the RAAF's highest-ranki…
Neville McNamara, Australian air marshal (died 2014)
Gianni Raimondi was an Italian lyric tenor, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.
Gianni Raimondi, Italian lyric tenor (died 2008)
Harry Reasoner was an American journalist for CBS and ABC News. He is known for his adroit use of language as a television commentator and as one of the original hosts of the news …
Harry Reasoner, American soldier and journalist (died 1991)
Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, commonly referred to as "Mother Angelica", was an American Catholic nun of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration.
Mother Angelica, American nun and broadcaster, founded Eternal Word Television Network (died 2016)
Irene Lieblich was a Polish-born artist and Holocaust survivor noted for illustrating the books of Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer and for her paintings highlighting Jewish li…
Irene Lieblich, Polish-American painter and illustrator (died 2008)
Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., commonly known as Tito Puente, was an American musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, vibraphonist and record producer. He composed dance-oriented …
Tito Puente, American drummer and producer (died 2000)
Sir John Clifford Mortimer was a British barrister, dramatist, screenwriter and author. He is best known for short stories about a barrister named Horace Rumpole, adapted from epis…
John Mortimer, English lawyer and author (died 2009)
Peter Kane Dufault was an American poet. He was born in New Jersey.
Peter Kane Dufault, American soldier, pilot, and poet (died 2013)
Bettie Mae Page was an American model who gained recognition in the 1950s for her pin-up photos. She was often referred to as the "Queen of Pinups": her long jet-black hair, blue e…
Bettie Page, American model and actress (died 2008)
Aaron Spelling was an American film and television producer and occasional actor. His productions included the television series Family (1976–1980); Charlie's Angels (1976–1981); T…
Aaron Spelling, American actor, producer, and screenwriter (died 2006)
Dolph Briscoe Jr. was an American rancher and businessman from Uvalde, Texas, who was the 41st governor of Texas between 1973 and 1979. He was a conservative Democrat.
Dolph Briscoe, American lieutenant and politician, 41st Governor of Texas (died 2010)