What Happened on April 20, 1925

Historical Events

  • 29th Boston Marathon won by Charles Mellor in 2:33:00.6

Famous Birthdays

  • Elena Verdugo, American actress (Little Giant, Cavalier of the West), born in Hollywood, California (d. 2017)
  • Ernie Stautner, German-American Pro Football HOF defensive tackle (4 × All-Pro First Team; 9 × Pro Bowl; Pittsburgh Steelers), and coach (Super Bowl 1971, 1977), born in Cham, Bavaria, Germany (d. 2006)
  • Richard Hoffmann, Austrian violinist, composer, and pedagogue (Oberlin -1954-2004), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2021)

Famous Deaths

  • Herbert Lawford, British tennis player (Wimbledon 1887; first exponent of topspin), dies at 73
Died in 1925 1925 Highlights

About April 20, 1925

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 99 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus