August 20th
- 1789 – Philip Thompson born.
- 1812 – Green Adams born.
- 1813 – Cary H. Fry born.
- 1863 – William Thomas McQuery born.
- 1923 – Andrew Anton Schmauch died, aged 82.
- 1927 – Jimmy Raney born.
- 1953 – Carlisle Cutchin died, aged 68.
- 1984 – Jeff Hughes born.