Births on December 12

Josef Doležal

Born on December 12, 1920

Josef Doležal, Czech race walker (d. 1999)

Josef Doležal (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjozɛv ˈdolɛʒal]; 12 December 1920 in Příbram – 28 January 1999 in Prague) was a Czechoslovak athlete who competed mainly in the 50 kilometre walk.He competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the 50 kilometre walk where he won the silver medal.

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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 December 12

Josef Doležal

Born on December 12, 1920

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