Historical Events
- 44th Cannes Film Festival: "Barton Fink" directed by Ethan and Joel Coen wins the Palme d'Or
Sports History
Chicago Bull Michael Jordan, named NBA's MVP
- Jeff Reardon gains his 300th career save
- Soviet parliament approves law allowing citizens to travel abroad
Famous Deaths
- Julian Orbon De Soto, Cuban composer, dies at 65
- Pete Runnels, American baseball infielder (5 x MLB All Star; AL batting champion 1960, 62 Boston Red Sox; Washington Senators, Houston Colt .45s) and manager (Boston Red Sox 1966), dies from a stroke at 63
About May 20, 1991
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 32 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Don't Wanna Cry - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) - Cher