Historical Events
- 1st legislative assembly convenes in Hawaii
- HMS Erebus and HMS Terror with 134 men under John Franklin sail from the River Thames in England, beginning a disastrous expedition to find the Northwest Passage. All hands are lost.
About May 20, 1845
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 178 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
