Births on August 12

Percy Mayfield

Born on August 12, 1920

Percy Mayfield, American R&B singer-songwriter (d. 1984)

Percy Mayfield (August 12, 1920 – August 11, 1984) was an American rhythm and blues singer with a smooth vocal style. He also was a songwriter, known for the songs "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Hit the Road Jack", the latter being a song popularized by Ray Charles.

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Events on 1920

19 Jan

League of Nations
The United States Senate votes against joining the League of Nations.
8 Mar

Arab
The Arab Kingdom of Syria, the first modern Arab state to come into existence, is established.
19 Mar

Treaty of Versailles
The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (the first time was on November 19, 1919).
28 Apr

Soviet Union
Azerbaijan is added to the Soviet Union.
25 Oct

Sinn Féin
After 74 days on hunger strike in Brixton Prison, England, the Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Cork, Terence MacSwiney dies.

Births on August 12

Percy Mayfield

Born on August 12, 1920

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