1947⚡ Event
National Diet of Japan opens
The first session of the National Diet opened in Tokyo, Japan.
politics
What Happened on May 20?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 20 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
sportsdisasterentertainmentpoliticslawliteratureeconomics
Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Brian Kelly (rugby league)
Historical Events on May 20(5)
1965⚡ Event
Pakistan International Airlines Flight 705 crash
Pakistan International Airlines Flight 705 crashed while attempting to land at Cairo International Airport, killing all but six of the 121 people on board.
disaster
1996⚡ Event
Romer v. Evans
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Colorado constitutional amendment preventing protected legal status for homosexuals or bisexuals.
lawpolitics
2012⚡ Event
Northern Italy earthquakes
The first of two major earthquakes struck Northern Italy, resulting in seven deaths.
disaster
2013⚡ Event
Moore, Oklahoma tornado
A tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, killing 24 people and causing an estimated $2 billion in damage.
disaster
Birthdays on May 20(5)
2012🎂 Birth
Doug the Pug
Doug the Pug, an American celebrity dog, was born.
entertainment
Deaths on May 20(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Roger Angell
Roger Angell was an American sportswriter and author.
literaturesports
2025🕊️ Death
George Wendt
George Wendt was an American actor and comedian.
entertainment
May 20 in History
May 20 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 20
Examples currently recorded for May 20 include National Diet of Japan opens (1947), Pakistan International Airlines Flight 705 crash (1965), Romer v. Evans (1996). View all events →
Birthdays on May 20
People recorded as born on May 20 include Brian Kelly, Kaoru Mitoma, Jamie Chadwick. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 20
Remembered figures who died on May 20 include Gary Wilson, Roger Angell, Susan Roces. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 20?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 20: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 20?
- One event currently recorded for May 20 is: National Diet of Japan opens.
- Who was born on May 20?
- People recorded as born on May 20 include Brian Kelly, Kaoru Mitoma, Jamie Chadwick.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 20?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 20.
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