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National Rescue Dog Day
Animal

National Rescue Dog Day

Show your love for our furry friends this National Rescue Dog Day - adopt, donate, or volunteer with a local rescue organization today!
National Pick Strawberries Day
Food & Beverage

National Pick Strawberries Day

Celebrate National Pick Strawberries Day with a fresh, juicy, and sweet treat! Enjoy picking your own strawberries outdoors or find them at a local market.
National Be a Millionaire Day
Special Interest

National Be a Millionaire Day

Take your shot at being a millionaire on National Be a Millionaire Day! Try your luck with sweepstakes, lotteries, and other games of chance!
World Bee Day
Animal

World Bee Day

Join us in celebrating World Bee Day - learn about the importance of bees and what you can do to help protect them!
Flower Day
Special Interest

Flower Day

Spring into Flower Day with the most beautiful blooms and vibrant colors to brighten up your day!
National Quiche Lorraine Day
Food & Beverage

National Quiche Lorraine Day

Indulge in a delicious slice of Quiche Lorraine on National Quiche Lorraine Day - the perfect way to enjoy breakfast or brunch!
Whit Monday
Religious

Whit Monday

Celebrate Whit Monday! A day of reflection and joy, where the color white symbolizes purity and the start of the spiritual journey.
World Metrology Day
Special Interest

World Metrology Day

It's time to give a shoutout to all the unsung heroes of measurement - Happy World Metrology Day! Let's celebrate accuracy and precision.
International Red Sneakers Day
Cause

International Red Sneakers Day

Rock those red sneakers and join the movement on International Red Sneakers Day - a day to promote kindness, compassion, and standing up against bullying.
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day
Health

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day

It's time to raise awareness and support those living with autoimmune arthritis on World Autoimmune Arthritis Day. Join us in making a difference!
National Eli Day
Name Days

National Eli Day

Calling all Eli's! It's time to celebrate your unique name on National Eli Day - share your stories and embrace the awesomeness of being an Eli.
National Women In Aerospace Day
Special Interest

National Women In Aerospace Day

Ladies, it's time to reach for the stars and celebrate National Women In Aerospace Day! Let's break barriers and inspire future generations.
National Band Director’s Day
Arts & Entertainment

National Band Director’s Day

Let's give a round of applause to the unsung heroes of music education - happy National Band Director's Day!
National Streaming Day
Arts & Entertainment

National Streaming Day

Get ready to binge-watch your favorite shows and movies because it's National Streaming Day! Don't forget the popcorn and snacks for the ultimate viewing experience.
Victoria Day
Cultural

Victoria Day

Honoring Queen Victoria's birthday, join us in celebrating Victoria Day with grand parades, fireworks, and family picnics!
Clinical Trials Day
Health

Clinical Trials Day

Join the movement and make a difference on Clinical Trials Day - support medical research and help save lives!
Eliza Doolittle Day
Cultural

Eliza Doolittle Day

Join the fun on Eliza Doolittle Day and channel your inner "My Fair Lady" with fancy hats, tea parties, and charming accents!
East Timor Independence Day
Federal

East Timor Independence Day

Join the celebrations for East Timor Independence Day and honor the country's rich culture, history, and journey towards freedom!
Cameroon Republic Day
Federal

Cameroon Republic Day

Get ready to celebrate Cameroon Republic Day with traditional music, dance, and delicious cuisine - a true celebration of culture and unity!
National Rio Day
Name Days

National Rio Day

Calling all Rios! Celebrate National Rio Day and share your unique name with pride - because you're one of a kind.
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Monthly Holidays that include May 20

National Pet Month
May

National Pet Month

Show your furry friends some extra love this National Pet Month - dedicate the month to spoiling them with special treats, toys, and cuddles!
Mental Health Awareness Month
May

Mental Health Awareness Month

Take care of your mental health this month - join us as we raise awareness and support those struggling with mental illness.
Military Appreciation Month
May

Military Appreciation Month

Show your support for our service members this Military Appreciation Month - honor them with donations, thank you notes, and more!
Zombie Awareness Month
May

Zombie Awareness Month

Don't be caught unprepared for Zombie Awareness Month - brush up on your zombie survival skills and get ready to take on the undead!
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
May

Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month

Join in on Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month and help spread awareness, understanding, and support for those affected by the disorder.
Lupus Awareness Month
May

Lupus Awareness Month

Join us in raising awareness for Lupus during Lupus Awareness Month - help spread the word and support those affected by this difficult disease.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and honor the immense contributions of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders to our culture and society!
Jewish American Heritage Month
May

Jewish American Heritage Month

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by learning about the culture, history, and achievements of the Jewish community in America!
Better Speech and Hearing Month
May

Better Speech and Hearing Month

Celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month by learning more about communication disorders, hearing loss prevention, and speech therapy treatments!
ALS Awareness Month
May

ALS Awareness Month

Let's join together to raise awareness for ALS during ALS Awareness Month! Let's spread the word and help find a cure today!
National Hamburger Month
May

National Hamburger Month

Sink your teeth into the juiciest month of the year - National Hamburger Month! Get ready to indulge in all kinds of mouthwatering burgers.
National Duckling Month
May

National Duckling Month

Get ready to quack up all month long for National Duckling Month! From adorable videos to fun facts, we've got everything you need to celebrate these fluffy little creatures.
National Barbecue Month
May

National Barbecue Month

Fire up the grill and get ready to savor the flavors of National Barbecue Month with mouthwatering recipes, tips, and tricks for the ultimate BBQ experience!
National Strawberry Month
May

National Strawberry Month

Get ready to indulge in all things strawberry during National Strawberry Month! From desserts to drinks, we've got you covered with delicious recipes and exciting events.
Be Kind to Animals Month
May

Be Kind to Animals Month

Show love and compassion to our furry friends this Be Kind to Animals Month - adopt, volunteer, donate or simply spread awareness!
Small Business Month
May

Small Business Month

It's time to support local and celebrate Small Business Month - discover unique products, services, and experiences while helping your community thrive!
Date Your Mate Month
May

Date Your Mate Month

Spice up your relationship this Date Your Mate Month with fun date ideas, heartfelt gestures, and quality time together. Keep the love alive!
National Salad Month
May

National Salad Month

Get ready to crunch your way through National Salad Month with our delicious and nutritious recipes that will make you love salads even more!

Famous Birthdays Today

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tony-stewart" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/1f175e4d-b775-40ec-2e6e-2183490fb100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Tony Stewart" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Race Car Driver</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tony-stewart" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Tony Stewart</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/swavy-lee" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/fe8bc4ab-3cc4-474f-038c-b7d216072c00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Swavy Lee" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Instagram Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/swavy-lee" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Swavy Lee</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/joe-cocker" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/8700a134-286c-4999-8b79-d7f8583f9200/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Joe Cocker" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rock Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/joe-cocker" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Joe Cocker</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/busta-rhymes" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/e49f9e20-81bc-4430-ed90-1ddd163fc400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Busta Rhymes" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rapper</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/busta-rhymes" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Busta Rhymes</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/doug-the-pug" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/89773181-24ed-4dd2-bd9a-07eab21e0d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Doug The Pug" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Dog</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/doug-the-pug" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Doug The Pug</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/iker-casillas" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/9c0e415b-880d-415f-7c64-2875148d3e00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Iker Casillas" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Soccer Player</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/iker-casillas" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Iker Casillas</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/austin-mcbroom" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/98e6e640-8adc-453f-8f1f-34fc2ce2b800/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Austin McBroom" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Instagram Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/austin-mcbroom" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Austin McBroom</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

This Day in History

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>325</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Council of Nicaea</div><div class='timeline-text'>Started the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1498</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sea Route to India Discovered</div><div class='timeline-text'>Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama discovers the sea route to India.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1570</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Modern Atlas</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cartographer Abraham Ortelius issues Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1802</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Reinstatement of Slavery by Napoleon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Napoleon Bonaparte reinstates slavery in the French colonies, contradicting its abolition in the French Revolution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1875</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of International System of Units</div><div class='timeline-text'>Signing of the Metre Convention by 17 nations leads to the establishment of the International System of Units.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1902</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cuba Gains Independence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cuba gains independence from the United States, with Tomás Estrada Palma becoming the country's first President.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1927</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Nonstop Solo Atlantic Flight</div><div class='timeline-text'>Charles Lindbergh embarks on the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean...</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Discovery of HIV Virus</div><div class='timeline-text'>The HIV virus that causes AIDS is first scientifically described in the journal Science.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of East Timor's Independence</div><div class='timeline-text'>East Timor gains full recognition of its independence from Portugal.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Redefinition of International System of Units</div><div class='timeline-text'>The base units of the International System of Units (SI) are officially redefined.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is May 20?
May 20th is a day brimming with diverse and delightful holidays! Celebrate the buzzing beauty of World Bee Day, embrace your culinary side on National Quiche Lorraine Day, show some love for furry friends on National Rescue Dog Day, or enjoy the sweet simplicity of picking strawberries on National Pick Strawberries Day. Whether you’re looking to honor significant causes, indulge in tasty treats, or participate in unique festivities, May 20th offers something special for everyone's calendar.