Historical Events
- The government of Hungary issues a decree ordering Gypsies to end their nomadic ways, settle permanently in one place, subject themselves to the same laws and taxes as other Hungarians
Famous Birthdays
- Charles David Ganao, Djambala, French Equatorial Africa, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo (1996-1997), (d. 2012)
- Jan Meyers, American politician (Rep-R-Kansas, 1985-97), born in Lincoln, Nebraska (d. 2019)
- Pavel Kohout, Czech-Austrian playwright (Poor Murderer), poet, novelist (I Am Snowing), and dissident (Charter 77), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia
- Peter Ind, British jazz double bassist, born in Middlesex, England (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Kostas Karyotakis, Greek poet, dies at 31
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About July 20, 1928
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
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Over 90