Birthdays occurring on May, 20

1915

Moshe Dayan was born on May 20, 1915 Israeli soldier and statesman who led Israel to dramatic victories over its Arab neighbours and became a symbol of security to his countrymen. 1915-1981 Freedom is the oxygen of the soul. More quotations from Moshe Dayan

1919

George Gobel was born on May 20, 1919 American comedian, 1919-1991 If you build a better mousetrap, you will catch better mice More quotations from George Gobel

Deaths occurring on May, 20

1506

Christopher Columbus died on May 20, 1506 Italian born Spanish navigator and adventurer. 1451-1506 By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. More quotations from Christopher Columbus

1834

Marquis De Lafayette died on May 20, 1834 Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country. More quotations from Marquis De Lafayette

1864

John Clare died on May 20, 1864 English peasant poet of the Romantic school. 1793-1864 The best way to avoid a bad action is by doing a good one, for there is no difficulty in the world like that of trying to do nothing More quotations from John Clare

1956

Max Beerbohm died on May 20, 1956 English caricaturist, dandy, writer and wit. 1872-1956 Americans have a perfect right to exist. But he did often find himself wishing Mr. Rhodes had not enabled them to exercise that right at Oxford. More quotations from Max Beerbohm

1989

Gilda Radner died on May 20, 1989 American actress and comedian, 1946-1989 I'd much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they're the first to be rescued off sinking ships More quotations from Gilda Radner