What Happened on August 20, 1926

Historical Events

  • Japan's public broadcasting company, Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai(NHK) is established.

Event of Interest

Uprising against Reza Shah Pahlavi in Iran

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Rosolino, American jazz trombonist (The Frank Rosolino Sextet), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1978)
  • Nobby Wirkowski, American-Canadian football player and coach (Toronto Argonauts), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2014)

About August 20, 1926

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo