Historical Events May 16 Protestant German monarch surrenders to Karel in Wittenberg May 19 Monarch Johan Frederik surrenders to Karel Famous Birthdays May 20 Melchior Bischoff, German composer, born in Pößneck, Germany (d. 1614) 1546 History by Year 1548 Famous People Who Were.. Abolitionists Dictators Explorers Outlaws Queens Spies