May 20th in History

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May 20th in History

1927: Britain recognises the independence of Saudi Arabia
1944: Failed assassination attempt made on Hitler by his own officers
1990: An estimated 2 million people across China protest Martial Law
1991: The Soviet government begins allowing citizens to leave the country if they wished

May 20th birthdays

1908: James Stewart, American film actor
1915: Moshe Dayan, Israeli military leader
1946: Cher, American actress