What happened this day in history August 18, 1920

What are the important events that happened on August 18, 1920? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 18, 1920: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 18, 1920 is the 231st day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 135 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 5, 1920 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectatriacontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $8,821.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Monkey is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 18, 1920 Historical Events

  • 1920
    The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women’s suffrage.

Who were born on August 18, 1920?

  • 1920
    Bob Kennedy, baseball player (d. 2005)
  • 1920
    Shelley Winters, American actress (d. 2006)
  • 1920
    Thomas Godfrey Evans, English cricket keeper (d. 1999)

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