What Happened on December 14, 1920

Historical Events

Dempsey vs. Brennan

Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in 12 for heavyweight boxing title in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Albertus Louis Meintser, Dutch office clerk and resistance fighter, born in Amsterdam (d. 1944)
  • Clark Terry, American jazz trumpeter, born in St Louis, Missouri (d. 2015)

Famous Deaths

  • George "The Gipper" Gipp, American football player (Notre Dame), dies of a streptococcal throat infection and pneumonia at 25
Died in 1920 1920 Highlights

About December 14, 1920

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

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