1934⚡ Event
Toledo Auto-Lite strike violence
A violent confrontation occurred between thousands of strikers and sheriff's deputies during a strike against the Electric Auto-Lite company in Toledo, Ohio.
economicslaw
May 20 – May 26 in History
DayFacts Week 21 · 7 days
This recurring calendar span contains 104 historical entries in the DayFacts collection. The sections below preview entries from these 7 days; use the date links to open each date collection.
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Historical Events (May 20 – May 26)(20)
1939⚡ Event
USS Squalus sinks
The U.S. Navy submarine Squalus sank off the coast of New Hampshire during testing, resulting in the deaths of 26 crew members.
wardisaster
1947⚡ Event
National Diet of Japan opens
The first session of the National Diet opened in Tokyo, Japan.
politics
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
1967⚡ Event
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Released
The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, one of the first progressive rock albums, was released.
musicentertainmentarts
1974⚡ Event
Airbus A300 enters service
The Airbus A300, the first twin-engined wide-body airliner, began service with Air France.
technology
1986⚡ Event
Caribbean floods
A stationary front over the central Caribbean Sea caused severe floods, resulting in dozens of deaths across Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica over two weeks.
disaster
1987⚡ Event
Hindu–Muslim riots in Meerut
During Hindu–Muslim rioting in Meerut, India, 19 members of the Provincial Armed Constabulary allegedly massacred 42 Muslims. Their bodies were dumped in water canals.
politicslaw
1988⚡ Event
Section 28 enacted in UK
Section 28 of the Local Government Act, a controversial law prohibiting the 'promotion' of homosexuality by local authorities, was enacted in the United Kingdom.
politicslaw
1989⚡ Event
Tropical Storm Cecil
Tropical Storm Cecil dissipated over Laos after devastating Quảng Nam province, Vietnam, and causing the deaths of 751 people.
disasterwar
1991⚡ Event
Operation Solomon
The Israel Defense Forces began Operation Solomon, a covert mission to airlift thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel.
politicsexploration
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
1998⚡ Event
Suharto resigns as Indonesian president
Indonesian president Suharto resigned after a collapse of support for his presidency amid economic and political crises. His resignation ended 32 years of authoritarian rule.
politicseconomics
1998⚡ Event
Public Prosecutor v Taw Cheng Kong
The Court of Appeal of Singapore overruled a High Court decision in Public Prosecutor v Taw Cheng Kong. This was the only time a statute in Singapore had been ruled unconstitutional.
law
2002⚡ Event
Chandra Levy remains found
Skeletal remains of Federal Bureau of Prisons intern Chandra Levy were found in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. She had been missing for a year.
law
2005⚡ Event
Kingda Ka roller coaster opens
The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. It offered thrill-seekers an unprecedented ride experience.
entertainment
2009⚡ Event
North Korea Conducts Nuclear and Missile Tests
North Korea conducted a nuclear test and several missile tests, leading to international condemnation and UN sanctions.
warpoliticstechnology
2011⚡ Event
Final Episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show Aired
The final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the highest-rated daytime talk show in U.S. television history, was broadcast.
entertainment
2012⚡ Event
SpaceX Dragon Docks with ISS
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft became the first commercial vehicle to rendezvous and berth with the International Space Station during a test flight.
spacetechnology
2014⚡ Event
Taipei Metro stabbing attack
A man carried out a stabbing spree on a Taipei Metro train, killing four people and injuring 24 others. The incident caused widespread shock and calls for improved security.
disaster
Births (May 20 – May 26)(15)
2000🎂 Birth
Felipe Drugovich
Brazilian-Italian racing driver Felipe Drugovich was born.
sports
2001🎂 Birth
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain is an American internet personality.
entertainment
Deaths (May 20 – May 26)(15)
1999🕊️ Death
Owen Hart's death
Professional wrestler Owen Hart died during a World Wrestling Federation event after falling from the rafters onto the ring.
entertainmentsports
2017🕊️ Death
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Zbigniew Brzezinski was a Polish-born American diplomat and political scientist who served as National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter.
politicsphilosophy
2018🕊️ Death
John "TotalBiscuit" Bain
John Bain was an English gaming commentator and critic.
entertainment
2019🕊️ Death
Rik Kuypers
Belgian film director Rik Kuypers died. He was born in 1925.
entertainment
2019🕊️ Death
Binyavanga Wainaina
Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina died. He was born in 1971.
literature
2019🕊️ Death
Judith Kerr
Judith Kerr was a German-born British writer and illustrator.
literaturearts
2019🕊️ Death
Prem Tinsulanonda
Prem Tinsulanonda was a Thai military officer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Thailand from 1980 to 1988.
politics
2020🕊️ Death
Hana Kimura
Hana Kimura, a Japanese professional wrestler, has died. She was born in 1997.
sportsentertainment
2022🕊️ Death
Morton L. Janklow
Morton L. Janklow, an American literary agent, has died. He was born in 1930.
literatureentertainment
2022🕊️ Death
Roger Angell
Roger Angell was an American sportswriter and author.
literaturesports
2023🕊️ Death
Tina Turner
Tina Turner was an American-Swiss rock and pop singer, dancer, actress and author.
musicentertainment