The Louth flood of 1920 was a severe flash flooding in the Lincolnshire market town of Louth, resulting in 23 fatalities in 20 minutes. It has been described as one of the most significant flood disasters in the United Kingdom during the 20th century. Date: May 29, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other…
In Rome, Pope Benedict XV canonizes Joan of Arc. Date: May 16, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 16 π Events on this day in 1920 π On This Day (Today)
PolishβSoviet War: The Polish army under General Edward Rydz-ΕmigΕy celebrates its capture of Kiev with a victory parade on Khreshchatyk. Date: May 9, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 9 π Events on this day in 1920 π On This Day (Today)
Treaty of Moscow: Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of the Democratic Republic of Georgia only to invade the country six months later. Date: May 7, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 7 π Events on this day in 1920 π On This Day (Today)
PolishβSoviet War: Kyiv offensive: Polish troops led by JΓ³zef PiΕsudski and Edward Rydz-ΕmigΕy and assisted by a symbolic Ukrainian force capture Kyiv only to be driven out by the Red Army counter-offensive a month later. Date: May 7, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 7 π Events on this day…
Authorities arrest Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti for alleged robbery and murder. Date: May 5, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 5 π Events on this day in 1920 π On This Day (Today)
A Bolshevik coup fails in the Democratic Republic of Georgia. Date: May 3, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 3 π Events on this day in 1920 π On This Day (Today)
The first game of the Negro National League baseball is played in Indianapolis. Date: May 2, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 2 π Events on this day in 1920 π On This Day (Today)
The Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic is founded. Date: April 28, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 28 π Events on this day in 1920 π On This Day (Today)
Ice hockey makes its Olympic debut at the Antwerp Games with center Frank Fredrickson scoring seven goals in Canada's 12β1 drubbing of Sweden in the gold medal match. Date: April 26, 1920 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 26 π Events on this day in 1920 π On This Day (Today)