Deaths on July 20

Lew Fields

Died on July 20, 1941

Lew Fields, American actor and producer (b. 1867)

Lew Fields (born Moses Schoenfeld, January 1867 – July 20, 1941) was an American actor, comedian, vaudeville star, theatre manager, and producer. He was part of a comedy duo with Joe Weber. He also produced shows on his own and starred in comedy films.

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17 Mar

Franklin D. Roosevelt
In Washington, D.C., the National Gallery of Art is officially opened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
26 Jul

French Indochina
World War II: In response to the Japanese occupation of French Indochina, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the seizure of all Japanese assets in the United States.
17 Sep

Great Patriotic War
World War II: A decree of the Soviet State Committee of Defense, restoring Vsevobuch in the face of the Great Patriotic War, is issued.
12 Dec

Hungary
World War II: The United Kingdom declares war on Bulgaria. Hungary and Romania declare war on the United States. India declares war on Japan.
14 Dec

Thailand
World War II: Japan signs a treaty of alliance with Thailand.

Deaths on July 20

Lew Fields

Died on July 20, 1941

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