What Happened on October 16, 1920

Historical Events

Music History

Sigmund Romberg and Alex Gerber's musical "Poor Little Ritz Girl", with additional songs by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart (marking their Broadway debut), closes at the Central Theatre, NYC, after 93 performances

Famous Deaths

  • Alberto Nepomuceno, Brazilian composer and conductor (Artemis), dies at 56
Died in 1920 1920 Highlights

About October 16, 1920

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

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