Historical Events
- Cosmos Zenit-2 Launch (Russia), Failed
- Thor-2A Delta 2 Launch (Norway/USA), Successful
Event of Interest
US President Clinton signs an executive order barring new US investment in Burma (also known as Myanmar), effective May 21 and renewable annually
- White Sox Frank Thomas reaches base safely for 15th straight time
Famous Birthdays
- Alexandre Kantorow, French concert pianist (International Tchaikovsky Competition, 2019), born in Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Omar Apollo, American singer-songwriter (Ivory), born in Hobart, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Virgilio Barco Vargas, Colombian politician and engineer, President of Colombia (1986-90), dies at 75
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About May 20, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: MMMBop - Hanson
#1 Song: You're Not Alone - Olive
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