The 1920s

Explore 864 historical events from 1920–1929.

1928

Frederik H

Frederik Hendrik Kreuger, was a Dutch high voltage scientist and inventor, lived in Delft, the Netherlands, and was professor emeritus of the Delft University of Technology. He wa…

Frederik H

1928

Pernell Roberts, American actor (died 2010)

Pernell Elven Roberts Jr. was an American stage, film, and television actor, activist, and singer. In addition to guest-starring in over 60 television series, he was best known for…

Pernell Roberts, American actor (died 2010)

1928

Alice Drummond, American actress (died 2016)

Alice Elizabeth Drummond was an American actress. A veteran Off-Broadway performer, she was nominated in 1970 for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her perform…

Alice Drummond, American actress (died 2016)

1928

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Thomas Boone Pickens Jr. was an American business magnate and financier. Pickens chaired the hedge fund BP Capital Management. He was a well-known takeover operator and corporate r…

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1928

Nigel Davenport, English actor (died 2013)

Arthur Nigel Davenport was an English stage, television and film actor, best known for his film roles as the Duke of Norfolk in A Man for All Seasons, and Lord Birkenhead in Chario…

Nigel Davenport, English actor (died 2013)