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What Happened on May 20, 1905

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan Rawsthorne, British classical and film score composer (Elegy for Guitar; The Cruel Sea), born in Deardengate House, Lancashire, England (d. 1971)
  • Gerrit Achterberg, Dutch poet (Sailing), born in Nederlangbroek, Netherlands (d. 1962)
  • Harry Campion, English statistician (1st Director of British Central Statistical Office), born in Worsley, England (d. 1996)
  • John Emery, American actor (Ship Ahoy, Kronos), born in New York City (d. 1964)

About May 20, 1905

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus