Famous Birthdays
- Beryl Bryden, British jazz/blues singer and washboard player, born in Norwich, Norfolk (d. 1998)
- Denver Pyle, American actor (The Dukes of Hazzard, The Andy Griffith Show), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- William Dean Howells, American author (A Woman's Reason), dies at 83
1920 Highlights
About May 11, 1920
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus