What Happened on October 20, 1891

Historical Events

  • 1st International 6 day bike race at New York's Madison Square Garden begins

Famous Birthdays

James Chadwick (1891-1974)

British physicist (Nobel Prize, 1935; discovered neutron), born in Bollington, Cheshire, England

Jomo Kenyatta (1891-1978)

1st Prime Minister of Kenya (1963-64) and the 1st President of Kenya (1964-78), born in Gatundu, Kenya


About October 20, 1891

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra