What Happened on July 20, 1921

Historical Events

1st Woman Presides Over the House

Congresswoman Alice Mary Robertson becomes the first woman to preside over the floor of US House of Representatives

Famous Birthdays

  • Ted Schroeder, American tennis player (US Nat C'ship 1942, Wimbledon 1949), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 2006)

About July 20, 1921

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer