Historical Events
Canonization
Joan of Arc (Jeanne D'arc) canonized a saint
Joan of Arc
- Spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Philley, Texas, Major League Baseball switch-hitter (record 9 straight pinch hits), born in Paris, France (d. 2012)
- Martine Carol [Maryse Mopurer], French actress (Lola Montèsm, Trente et quarante), born in Saint-Mandé, Seine (d. 1967)
Famous Deaths
- Levi P. Morton, United States Vice President under Benjamin Harrision (b. 1824)
1920 Highlights
About May 16, 1920
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
