What Happened on May 20, 1960

Historical Events

Cannes Film Festival

13th Cannes Film Festival: "The Sweet Life" directed by Federico Fellini wins the Palme d'Or

  • Baseball game in Milwaukee postponed due to dense fog

Famous Birthdays

  • John Billingsley, American actor
  • Susan Cowsill, American rock vocalist (The Cowsills - "We Can Fly"), born in Newport, Rhode Island
  • Tony Goldwyn, American actor (Ghost, Scandal), born in Los Angeles, California

Famous Deaths

  • Audrey Wurdemann, American poet, 1935 Pulitzer Prize for "Bright Ambush", dies at 49
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights

About May 20, 1960

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers