What Happened on May 20, 1922

Historical Events

  • "Egypt" sinks off Ushant after colliding with "Seine" killing 90

Ruth and Meusel Return

Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel, previously suspended by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, return to the NY Yankees lineup and go hitless

Famous Birthdays

  • Clifford Charles Butler, English physicist (hyperon and meson types of particles) and vice chancellor of Loughborough University, born in Reading, England (d. 1999)

About May 20, 1922

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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