Robert Bernard Altman was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is considered an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era, known for directing subversive and satirical films with overlapping dialogue and ensemble casts. Over his career he received several awards including an Academy Honorary Award, two British Academy Film Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for seven competitive Academy Awards.

1925Tochinishiki Kiyotaka, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 44th Yokozuna (died 1990)^[†]

Tochinishiki Kiyotaka was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tokyo. He was the sport's 44th yokozuna. He won ten top division yūshō or tournament championships and was a rival of fellow yokozuna Wakanohana I. He became the head coach of Kasugano stable in 1959 and was head of the Japan Sumo Association from 1974 until 1988.

Headlines from February 20, 1925

I.R.T. Puts Private Detectives on Guard To End Series of Change Booth Hold-Ups

Germans Had Beer in 100 A.D. And Brewer Built a Temple

NO MITCHELL REBUKE, HE RENEWS ATTACKS; General Testifies Japan Could Capture the Philippines and Hawaii in Two Weeks.

SMITH NAMES LUNN FOR UTILITY BOARD; ALBANY WAR AHEAD; Nomination Is Referred and Republicans Predict Defeat of Former Lieut. Governor.

Dr. Tyson Asks Divorce, Charging Cruelty; Noted Advocate of Indissoluble Marriage

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