German-American writer (1920–1994). Charles Bukowski was born on 16 August 1920 in what is now Germany. Charles Bukowski is remembered as an actor, writer and screenwriter, a citizen of Germany and the United States. Notable works include “Post Office”, “Factotum” and “Hollywood”.
Before and after
- 4 June 1920Treaty of Trianon
- 14 June 1920Death of Max Weber
- 25 July 1920Birth of Rosalind Franklin
- 10 August 1920Treaty of Sèvres
- 16 August 1920Birth of Charles Bukowski
- 18 August 1920The 19th Amendment gives American women the vote
- 22 August 1920Birth of Ray Bradbury
- from 20 September 1920 to 1 January 1932Founding of International Mathematical Union
- from 23 September 1920 to 2 December 1920Turkish–Armenian War
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- 1920Christ the Redeemer
- 1923Construction of Forbidden City
- 1935Construction of Cà Mau Airport
- 21 September 1937Publication of The Hobbit
- 15 January 1943Construction of The Pentagon
The era
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