What Happened on May 20, 1970

Historical Events

  • 100,000 march in NY supporting US policies in Vietnam
  • 2 die and 70 injured when 2 NYC subway trains crash in Queens
  • The Beatles' "Let it Be" documentary film directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, premieres at the Liverpool Gaumont Cinema and the London Pavilion; none of the group attend

Famous Birthdays

  • Jason York, Nepean, NHL defenseman (Anaheim Mighty Ducks)

Louis Theroux (53 years old)

English television broadcaster (Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends; When Louis Met....), born in Singapore

  • Missy Cress, female catcher (Colo Silver Bullets), born in Burbank, California
  • Terrell Brandon, American basketball point guard (NBA All-Star 1996, 97 Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Portland, Oregon

About May 20, 1970

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: American Woman/No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
  • UK #1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad