Births on July 20

Vehbi Koç

Born on July 20, 1901

Vehbi Koç, Turkish businessman and philanthropist, founded Koç Holding (d. 1996)

Vehbi Koç (20 July 1901 – 25 February 1996) was a Turkish entrepreneur and philanthropist. He founded the Koç Group, one of Turkey’s largest groups of companies. During his lifetime he came to be one of Turkey's wealthiest citizens.

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Events on 1901

15 Feb

Alianza Lima
The association football club Alianza Lima is founded in Lima, Peru, under the name Sport Alianza.
25 Feb

U.S. Steel
J. P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
11 Jun

Cook Islands
The boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand are extended by the UK to include the Cook Islands.
14 Sep

Assassination of William McKinley
U.S. President William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
12 Oct

White House
President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.

Births on July 20

Vehbi Koç

Born on July 20, 1901

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Events on 1901

Alianza Lima

U.S. Steel

Cook Islands

Assassination of William McKinley

White House