Historical Events
Joan of Arc Canonized
French heroine Joan of Arc is canonized as a saint by Pope Benedict XV
- Spanish matador Joselito (José Gómez Ortega) is fatally gored in his last bullfight, by "Bailador" the bull, in Talavera de la Reina, Spain
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Philley, American MLB baseball switch-hitting outfielder, 1941, 1946-62 (Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies (MLB record 9 straight pinch hits), and 8 other teams), born in Paris, Texas (d. 2012)
- Martine Carol [Maryse Mopurer], French actress (Lola Montèsm, Trente et quarante), born in Saint-Mandé, Seine (d. 1967)
Famous Deaths
- Joselito [José Gómez Ortega], Spanish matador (bullfighter) prodigy, gored to death by a bull at 25
- Levi Parsons Morton, American ambassador and politician (R) (Vice President of the United States 1889-93, Governor of New York 1895-96), dies at 96 [1]
Died in 1920 1920 Highlights
About May 16, 1920
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
