What Happened on April 20, 1914

Historical Events

  • 18th Boston Marathon won by Canadian James Duffy in 2:25:01.2
  • Ludlow Massacre: Colorado Fuel and Iron (CF&I) security team and Colorado National Guard soldiers kill 21 workers, women and children during mine strike in Ludlow, Colorado
  • US President W Wilson, having dispatched more naval ships to Mexico, asks a joint session of Congress to approve armed force if necessary; Congress approves

Famous Birthdays

  • Betty Lou Gerson, American voice actress (101 Dalmatians, Cinderella), born in Chattanooga, Tennessee (d. 1999)

Famous Weddings

Ezra Pound

Poet and critic Ezra Pound (28) weds Dorothy Shakespear

Died in 1914 1914 Highlights

About April 20, 1914

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 110 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus