Historical Events
- "3 Little Fishies" by Kay Kyser swam to #1
- 1st regular transatlantic airmail (Pan Am: NY to Marsseille France)
Famous Birthdays
- María Luisa Ozaita, Spanish pianist, harpsichordist, musicologist, conductor, and composer (Pelleas y Melisanda), born in Baracaldo, Spain (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Joe Carr, American Pro Football HOF contributor (NFL President 1921-39), dies from a heart attack at 59
About May 20, 1939
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 84 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
