Historical Events
- Battle at Ware Bottom Church, Virginia, 1,400 killed or injured
- Spotsylvania campaign in US Civil War ends after 10,920 killed or injured
Famous Deaths
- John Clare, English poet (Poems Descriptive of Rural Life and Scenery), dies at 70
About May 20, 1864
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
