What Happened on July 20, 1926

Historical Events

  • A convention of the Methodist Church votes to allow women to become priests.

Famous Birthdays

  • Patricia "Pat" Cutts, British actress (Coronation Street), born in London, England (d. 1974)

Famous Deaths

  • Felix Dzerzhinsky [Iron Felix, Bloody Felix], Soviet statesman, established and developed Soviet secret police (Cheka, forerunner to the KGB), dies at 48
Died in 1926 1926 Highlights

About July 20, 1926

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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