Historical Events
- Former pandemic agency head Rick Bright testifies to a US House Committee "without better planning, 2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history"
- Global death toll from COVID-19 passes 300,000 with 4.4 million confirmed infections
Famous Deaths
- (Guillermo) "Jorge" Santana, Mexican rock guitarist (Malo- "Suavecito"), dies at 68
- Bob Watson, American baseball utility (MLB All Star 1973, 75; Houston Astros) and sports executive (GM NY Yankees, World Series 1996), dies from kidney disease at 74
- Ezio Bosso, Italian pianist, composer (Rain, In Your Black Eyes; Domes of Freedom), and conductor, dies from complications of a neurodegenerative syndrome at 48
- Pepper Rodgers, American football coach (University of Kansas, UCLA, Georgia Tech; USFL: Memphis Showboats), dies at 88
- Phyllis George, American beauty queen (Miss America, 1971), sportscaster (CBS, 1974-85), and First Lady of Kentucky, 1979-83, dies of a blood disorder at 70
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About May 14, 2020
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
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