Birthdays occurring on May, 20

1946

Cher was born on May 20, 1946 American singer and actress, b.1946 I don't need a man. But I'm happier with one. I like to have someone I can touch and squeeze and kiss. But I don't fold up and die if I don't have a man around. More quotations from Cher

1948

Dave Thomas was born on May 20, 1948 In the beginning there was nothing and God said 'Let there be light', and there was still nothing but everybody could see it. More quotations from Dave Thomas

1958

Jane Wiedlin was born on May 20, 1958 American singer and guitarist (GoGos, Fur, Rush Hour), b.1958 (A vacation is) exactly what Charlotte calls it. Especially with (other band members) having kids, they have hectic home lives. So it's almost simple being out on the road. We go out for three weeks twice a year. You have few obligations other than going out and doing a good show. Other than that, it's fun, fun, fun. More quotations from Jane Wiedlin

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