August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in
leap years) in the
Gregorian Calendar. There are 133 days remaining.
Events:
- 1885: Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado" opens at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City.
Births:
- 1779: Jons Jacob Berzelius, Swedish chemist.
- 1833: Benjamin Harrison, 23rd U.S. President.
- 1890: H. P. Lovecraft, American author.
- 1942: [Isaac Hayes]?, American singer, songwriter, actor, "Chef" on South Park.
- 1946: [Connie Chung]?, American journalist.
- 1948: [Robert Plant]?, British singer.
- 1956: [Joan Allen]?, American actress (Nixon, Pleasantville)
Deaths:
August 19 -
August 21 -
July 20 -
September 20 - more
historical anniversaries
See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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