What Happened on March 28, 1920

Historical Events

  • Anton Denkin's White Russian troops defeated by Bolsheviks and Soviets at Novorossijsk on the Black Sea (The British aid Denkin in his escape)
  • Palm Sunday tornado outbreak of 1920 affects the Great Lakes region and Deep South states

Tomáš Masaryk President

Tomáš Masaryk elected President of Czechoslovakia

Famous Birthdays

  • Eugene A. Chappie, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives from California, born in Sacramento, California (d. 1992)
  • Lord Butterfield [John Butterfield], British medical researcher, clinician and administrator, born in Stechford, Birmingham (d. 2000)

Famous Weddings

Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks

Actor Douglas Fairbanks (36) marries actress Mary Pickford (28)

Died in 1920 1920 Highlights

About March 28, 1920

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years and 1 month
Leap Year: Yes

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