Historical Events
- 710 families in Love Canal area of Niagara Falls, New York are evacuated due to linger effects of prior use as chemical waste disposal site [1]
- Drummer Peter Criss quits rock band Kiss
- Fire in nursing home in Kingston Jamaica, kills 157
- In a referendum, 59.5% of Quebec voters reject separatism
Famous Birthdays
- Austin Kearns, American Baseball player
About May 20, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: What's Another Year - Johnny Logan
