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Betty Cuthbert is born

Betty Cuthbert, Australian athlete, known for australian sprinter, was born on 1938-04-20.

Betty Cuthbert, Australian athlete, known for australian sprinter, was born on 1938-04-20. Elizabeth Alyse Cuthbert (20 April 1938 – 6 August 2017), was an Australian athlete and a four-time Olympic champion. She was nicknamed Australia's "Golden Girl".

Historical Significance

Betty Cuthbert is Australian sprinter.

Key People

Betty Cuthbert

Athlete

Australian sprinter

Events Before

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  2. American musician Nat King Cole (18) weds dancer Nadine Robinson in Ypsilanti, Michigan; divorce in 1948

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  3. American actress Mary Astor (30) weds third husband, Mexican film editor Manuel del Campo (23) in Yuma, Arizona; divorce

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  4. Australian cricketer Don Bradman scores 169 in the 5th Test match against England in 223 minutes, ensuring Australia win

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  5. Film director D. W. Griffith (61) weds actress Evelyn Baldwin (26)

    Film director D. W. Griffith (61) weds actress Evelyn Baldwin (26)

Events After

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  2. American future MLB catcher Roy Campanella (18) weds Bernice Ray; eventually divorce

    American future MLB catcher Roy Campanella (18) weds Bernice Ray; eventually divorce

  3. Adolf Hitler threatens Jews during his speech to the German Reichstag (Parliament)

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  4. American singer Frank Sinatra (23) marries 1st wife Nancy Barbato (21) at Our Lady of Sorrows catholic church in Jersey

    American singer Frank Sinatra (23) marries 1st wife Nancy Barbato (21) at Our Lady of Sorrows catholic church in Jersey City, New Jersey; divorce in 1951

  5. Mahatma Gandhi begins a fast in Bombay to protest against autocratic rule in India

    Mahatma Gandhi begins a fast in Bombay to protest against autocratic rule in India

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on April 20, 1938?
Betty Cuthbert, Australian athlete, known for australian sprinter, was born on 1938-04-20. Elizabeth Alyse Cuthbert (20 April 1938 – 6 August 2017), was an Australian athlete and a four-time Olympic champion. She was nicknamed Australia's "Golden Girl".
Why is Betty Cuthbert is born significant?
Betty Cuthbert is Australian sprinter.
Who was involved in Betty Cuthbert is born?
Key figures include Betty Cuthbert (Athlete).

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