Historical Events
US Beats Japan
17-year-old pitcher Eiji Sawamura gives up just 1 hit, a Lou Gehrig HR, as US All Stars beat Japan, 1-0
Children's Hour
Lillian Hellman's "Children's Hour" premieres in NYC
- New Belgian government of Theunis, Francqui & Gutt (3 bankers)
- Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Busher Jackson becomes first NHL player to score 4 goals in a period in 5-2 win over St. Louis Eagles at St. Louis Arena
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Millar, Scottish soccer centre forward (2 caps; Rangers 197 games) and manager (Raith Rovers), born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 2022)
- Valentine J. Peter, American priest (Boy's Town), born in Omaha, Nebraska
Famous Deaths
- Willem de Sitter, Dutch scientist and cosmologist (developed theoretical models of the universe based on Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity), dies at 62
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights
About November 20, 1934
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio