Historical Events
Event of Interest
Terence O'Neill, then Northern Ireland Prime Minister, is showered with eggs, flour and stones after a meeting of the Woodvale Unionist Association, a loyalist vigilante group
Famous Birthdays
- Damon Mays, NFL wide receiver (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Timothy Olyphant, American stage and screen actor (Deadwood; Justified; Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
- Waisale Serevi, Fijian rugby union and rugby sevens footballer, born in Suva, Fiji
Famous Weddings
Pete Townshend
"The Who" guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend (23) weds Karen Astley in England
Famous Deaths
- Albert Hartkopf, cricketer (one Test for Australia), dies
- Kees van Dongen, Dutch-French painter (Fauves style), dies at 91
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About May 20, 1968
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tighten Up - Archie Bell & The Drells
#1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
