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Fanny Waterman
1920 Mar, 22

Fanny Waterman

Fanny Waterman, English pianist and educator, founded the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition
Dame Fanny Waterman (22 March 1920 – 20 December 2020) was a British pianist and academic piano teacher, who is particularly known as the founder, chair and artistic director of the Leeds International Piano Competition. She was also president of the Harrogate International Music Festival.

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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.