What Happened on December 6, 1920

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Brubeck, American jazz pianist ("Take Five") and composer (Gates of Justice), born in Concord, California (d. 2012)
  • George Porter, British chemist (Nobel 1967), born in Stainforth, South Yorkshire, England (d. 2002)

Famous Deaths

  • Karel Kovaƙovic, Czech harpist, conductor (Prague National Theatre, 1900-20), and composer (The Dogheads), dies at 57
Died in 1920 1920 Highlights

About December 6, 1920

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

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