What Happened on August 13, 1920

Historical Events

Pan-African Flag

Flag designed by Marcus Garvey consisting of three horizontal stripes of red, black and green is adopted as the pan-African flag

US Golf Open

US Open Men's Golf, Inverness GC: Isle of Jersey native Ted Ray pars the 18th, giving him a 1-stroke win over runners-up Harry Vardon, Jock Hutchison, Leo Diegel & Jack Burke Sr


Famous Birthdays

  • Charlie Galbraith, English jazz trombonist, born in London (d. 1997)
  • Neville Brand, American soldier and actor (DOA, Love Me Tender), born in Griswold, Iowa (d. 1992)
Born in 1920
1920 Highlights

About August 13, 1920

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo