Born on This Day
Hollywood star who brought his aw-shucks likeability to films like "It's a Wonderful Life."
Entertainer who rose from teenage pop star ("I Got You Babe") to Oscar-winning actress ("Moonstruck").
Rapper known for his fast flow on songs like "Touch It" and "Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check."
To combat the scourge of graffiti vandalism, the Chicago City Council enacts an ordinance banning retail sale of spray paint and large markers within city limits, calling them "weapons of terror."
Timeline
Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on May 20th
History Every Day
Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.