Explore 4052 historical events from 1920–1929.
George William Gray was a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Hull who was instrumental in developing the long-lasting materials which made liquid crystal displays …
George William Gray, British chemist, developer of stable liquid crystals (died 2013)
Prince Claus of the Netherlands, Jonkheer van Amsberg was Prince of the Netherlands from 30 April 1980 until his death on 6 October 2002, as the husband of Queen Beatrix.
Prince Claus of the Netherlands (died 2002)
Jack English Hightower was a former Democratic U.S. representative from Texas's 13th congressional district, serving five terms from 1975 to 1985.
Jack English Hightower, American lawyer and politician (died 2013)
Arthur William Oldham OBE was an English composer and choirmaster. He founded the Edinburgh Festival Chorus in 1965, the Chorus of the Orchestre de Paris in 1975, and the Concert…
Arthur Oldham, English composer and conductor (died 2003)
Maurice William Prather was an American motion picture and still photographer and film director. He was born in Miami, Florida, the son of Maurice J. Prather, a mechanic, cabinet m…
Maurice Prather, American photographer and director (died 2001)
Ivan Dominic Illich was an Austrian Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher, and social critic. His 1971 book Deschooling Society criticises modern society's institutional approac…
Ivan Illich, Austrian priest and philosopher (died 2002)
Murray Albert Olmstead was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left winger for the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks and Toronto Maple Leafs in the National H…
Bert Olmstead, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2015)
Samuel John Goldwyn Jr. was an American film producer.
Samuel Goldwyn Jr., American director and producer (died 2015)
Donald Jay Irwin was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district, Connecticut State Treasurer and mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut.
Donald J. Irwin, American lawyer and politician, 32nd Mayor of Norwalk (died 2013)
Charles Patrick Fleeming Jenkin, Baron Jenkin of Roding, was a British Conservative Party politician who served as a cabinet minister in Margaret Thatcher's first government.
Patrick Jenkin, Baron Jenkin of Roding, English lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for the Environment (died…
Erich Juskowiak was a German footballer who played as a left-back. He earned 31 caps and 4 goals for the West Germany national team between 1951 and 1959. He played in the World Cu…
Erich Juskowiak, German footballer (died 1983)
Donald Earle Messick was an American voice actor, known for his performances in Hanna-Barbera cartoons. His best-remembered voice roles include Scooby-Doo; Bamm-Bamm Rubble and Hop…
Don Messick, American voice actor (died 1997)
Edward Warren Miney and Lorraine Rita Warren were American paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of alleged hauntings. Edward was a self-taught and s…
Ed Warren, American paranormal investigator and author (died 2006)
Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika, widely known as Bhupen Hazarika, was an Indian singer, songwriter, writer, filmmaker and politician from Assam. He wrote songs mainly in the Assamese lang…
Bhupen Hazarika, Indian singer-songwriter, poet, and director (died 2011)
Louise Abeita Chewiwi was a Pueblo writer, poet and educator who was an enrolled member of Isleta Pueblo.
Louise Abeita, Isleta Pueblo (Native American) writer, poet, and educator (died 2014)
Beryl Cook, OBE was a British painter best known for her original and instantly recognisable paintings. Often comical, her works pictured people whom she encountered in everyday li…
Beryl Cook, English painter and illustrator (died 2008)
Edward Thomas Miksis was an American professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He played fourteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1944 and 1958 for the Brookly…
Eddie Miksis, American baseball player (died 2005)
Yusuf al-Qaradawi was an Egyptian Islamic scholar based in Doha, Qatar, and chairman of the International Union of Muslim Scholars. His influences included Ibn Taymiyya, Ibn Qayyim…
Yusuf al-Qaradawi, Egyptian theologian and author (died 2022)
Andrew Felton Brimmer was an American economist and business leader who served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 1966 to 1974. A member of the Democratic P…
Andrew Brimmer, American economist and academic (died 2012)
Emile Percival Francis, nicknamed "The Cat", was a Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and general manager in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Chicago Black Hawks…
Emile Francis, Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager (died 2022)
John Frank Raley Jr. was a Maryland politician and an advocate for education, economic development and protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
J. Frank Raley Jr., American soldier and politician (died 2012)
Michel Butor was a French poet, novelist, teacher, essayist, art critic and translator.
Michel Butor, French author and critic (died 2016)
Richard Ellsasser was an American concert organist, composer, and conductor who was primarily active during the 1940s to 1960s.
Richard Ellsasser, American organist, composer, and conductor (died 1972)
María del Carmen Franco y Polo, 1st Duchess of Franco, Grandee of Spain, Marchioness of Villaverde was the only child of Spain's caudillo, General Francisco Franco and Carmen Polo …
Carmen Franco, 1st Duchess of Franco, Spanish noblewoman (died 2017)