Historical Events
Event of Interest
British PM Churchill says of Royal Air Force, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few"
- First Polish fighter squadrons fight alongside allies in the Battle of Britain
Murder of Interest
Louis Buchalter is indicted on murder charges in Los Angeles for the killing of Harry Greenberg, a mob associate of casino owner Meyer Lansky and mobster Bugsy Siegel
Famous Birthdays
- John Lantree, English rocker (The Honeycombs), born in Newbury, Berkshire
- Rex Sellers, Australian cricketer leg-spinner (bowled 5 overs in Tests), born in Bulsar, Gujarat, India
- Ronnie McKinnon, Scottish soccer defender (28 caps; Rangers FC 301 games), born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 2023)
- Rubén Hinojosa, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas), born in Edcouch, Texas
About August 20, 1940
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
