Events from the year 1920 in Romania. The year was marked by the signing of the Treaty of Trianon and Treaty of Paris, and a general strike.
Incumbents King: Ferdinand I. Prime Minister: Alexandru Vaida-Voevod (until 13 March). Alexandru Averescu (from 13 March).
Events 25 May – In a general election, the ruling People's Party is victorious. 4 June – The Treaty of Trianon is signed. Transylvania and most of Banat become part of Romania. 20 October – Over 400,000 workers engage in a general strike that lasts until 28 October. 28 October – The Treaty of Paris is signed, affirming the Union of Bessarabia with Romania.
Births 25 April – Sofia Ionescu, neurosurgeon (died 2008). 3 July – Paul-Mihu Sadoveanu, novelist and soldier (killed in action at the Battle of Turda in 1944). 23 July – Adriana Georgescu-Cosmovici, political prisoner and memoirist (died in 2005). 16 August – Virgil Ierunca, literary critic, journalist, and poet (died 2006). 20 August – Zoe Dumitrescu-Bușulenga, comparatist and essayist (died 2006). 5 November – Kató Havas, violinist (died 2018).
Deaths 27 February – Alexandru Dimitrie Xenopol, historian and philosopher (born 1847). 9 March – Haralamb Lecca, poet, playwright and translator (born 1873). 24 November – Alexandru Macedonski, poet, novelist, dramatist, and literary critic (born 1854).
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