Historical Events
Amelia Earhart Flies Across the Atlantic
Amelia Earhart leaves Newfoundland on her journey to become the 1st woman to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic
- Engelbert Dollfuss becomes chancellor of Austria
Famous Deaths
- Bipin Chandra Pal, Indian nationalist and freedom fighter, dies at 73
- James "Bubber" Miley, American jazz trumpet and cornet player (Duke Ellington, 1923-29 - "East St. Louis Toodle-Oo"; "Black And Tan Fantasy"), dies of tuberculosis at 29
About May 20, 1932
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
