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Robert Walter "Bob" Scott was an American politician who served as the 67th Governor of North Carolina from 1969 to 1973. He was born and died in Haw River, North Carolina.
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The 1920s
Explore 1158 historical events from 1920–1929.
1929
Cy Coleman, American pianist and composer (died 2004)
Cy Coleman was an American composer, songwriter, and jazz pianist.
Cy Coleman, American pianist and composer (died 2004)
1929
Alan Davidson, Australian cricketer (died 2021)
Alan Keith Davidson was an Australian cricketer of the 1950s and 1960s. He was a left-handed all rounder: a hard-hitting lower-order batsman, and an outstanding fast-medium opening…
Alan Davidson, Australian cricketer (died 2021)
1929
Johnny Wilson, Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach (died 2011)
John Edward Wilson was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and head coach. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Toro…
Johnny Wilson, Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach (died 2011)
1929
Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait (died 2020)
Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was the Emir of Kuwait from 24 January 2006 until his death in 2020.
Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait (died 2020)
1929
Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016)
Arthur Worth "Bud" Collins Jr. was an American journalist and television sportscaster, best known for his tennis commentary. Collins was married to photographer Anita Ruthling Klau…
Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016)
1929
Tigran Petrosian, Armenian chess player (died 1984)
Tigran Vardani Petrosian was a Soviet-Armenian chess grandmaster. The ninth World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969, he was nicknamed "Iron Tigran" due to his almost-impenetrable de…
Tigran Petrosian, Armenian chess player (died 1984)
1929
Jürgen Habermas, German sociologist and philosopher (died 2026)
Jürgen Habermas was a German philosopher and social theorist in the tradition of critical theory and pragmatism. His work addressed communicative rationality and the public sphere.…
Jürgen Habermas, German sociologist and philosopher (died 2026)
1929
Tibor Rubin, Hungarian-American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2015)
Tibor "Ted" Rubin was a Hungarian-American Army Corporal. A Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the U.S. in 1948, he fought in the Korean War and was awarded the Medal of Honor fo…
Tibor Rubin, Hungarian-American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2015)
1929
Edgar Bronfman, Sr
Edgar Miles Bronfman was a Canadian-American businessman. He worked for his family's distilled beverage firm, Seagram, eventually becoming president, treasurer and CEO. As presiden…
Edgar Bronfman, Sr
1929
Anne Weale, English journalist and author (died 2007)
Jay Blakeney was a British writer and newspaper reporter, well known as a romance novelist under the pen names Anne Weale and Andrea Blake. She wrote over 88 books for Mills & Boon…
Anne Weale, English journalist and author (died 2007)
1929
Prince Henry of Prussia (born 1862)
Prince Heinrich of Prussia was a younger brother of German Emperor and King of Prussia Wilhelm II and a Prince of Prussia. Through his mother, he was also a grandson of Queen Victo…
Prince Henry of Prussia (born 1862)
1929
Henry Lerolle, French painter and art collector (born 1848)
Henry Lerolle was a French painter, art collector and patron, born in Paris. He studied at Académie Suisse and in the studio of Louis Lamothe.
Henry Lerolle, French painter and art collector (born 1848)
1929
Hendrik van Heuckelum, Dutch footballer (born 1879)
Hendrik van Heuckelum, nicknamed Henk, was a Dutch footballer who played as a forward for HBS-Craeyenhout and Royal Léopold Club, and who represented Belgium at the 1900 Summer Oly…
Hendrik van Heuckelum, Dutch footballer (born 1879)
1929
Edith Windsor, American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights activist (died 2017)
Edith Windsor was an American LGBT rights activist and a technology manager at IBM. She was the lead plaintiff in the 2013 Supreme Court of the United States case United States v. …
Edith Windsor, American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights activist (died 2017)
1929
Charalambos Tseroulis, Greek general and politician, Greek Minister for Military Affairs (born 1879)
Charalambos Tseroulis was a distinguished infantry officer of the Hellenic Army who rose to the rank of Lieutenant General.
Charalambos Tseroulis, Greek general and politician, Greek Minister for Military Affairs (born 1879)
1929
Jozef Murgaš, Slovak-American priest, architect, botanist, and painter (born 1864)
Jozef Murgaš was a Slovak inventor, architect, botanist, painter and Roman Catholic priest. He contributed to radio development, which at the time was commonly known as "wireless t…
Jozef Murgaš, Slovak-American priest, architect, botanist, and painter (born 1864)
1929
Arthur Scherbius, German electrical engineer, invented the Enigma machine (born 1878)
Arthur Scherbius was a German electrical engineer who invented the mechanical cipher Enigma machine. He patented the invention and later sold the machine under the brand name Enigm…
Arthur Scherbius, German electrical engineer, invented the Enigma machine (born 1878)
1929
Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1847)
Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian, was a British Liberal Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from March 1894 t…
Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1847)
1929
Nikolai von Meck, Russian engineer (born 1863)
Nikolai Karlovich von Meck was a Russian engineer and entrepreneur involved in the development of Russia during the first part of the twentieth century. He was put on trial as part…
Nikolai von Meck, Russian engineer (born 1863)
1929
Enrique Gorostieta, Mexican general (born 1889)
Enrique Gorostieta Velarde was a Mexican soldier best known for his leadership as a general during the Cristero War.
Enrique Gorostieta, Mexican general (born 1889)
1929
Harry Frazee, American director, producer, and agent (born 1881)
Harry Herbert Frazee was an American theatrical agent, producer, and director, and owner of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox from 1916 to 1923. He is well known for selling B…
Harry Frazee, American director, producer, and agent (born 1881)
1929
Louis Bennison, American stage and silent film actor (born 1884)
Louis Bennison was an American stage and silent film actor, known for westerns.
Louis Bennison, American stage and silent film actor (born 1884)
1929
Margaret Lawrence, American stage actress (born 1889)
Margaret Whittaker Lawrence was an American stage actress known for her performances on Broadway and other venues.
Margaret Lawrence, American stage actress (born 1889)