On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
May 20
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
While attempting to land at Cairo International Airport, Pakistan International Airlines Flight 705 crashed for unknown reasons, killing all but 6 of the 121 people on board.
Wikipedia: Cairo International AirportA team of researchers led by French virologist Luc Montagnier published their discovery of HIV, but were not then certain that it caused AIDS.
Wikipedia: Virology"One for the Road", the series finale of American television sitcom Cheers, was watched by 42.4 million American households on its original airing.
Wikipedia: One for the Road (Cheers)In deciding Romer v. Evans, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a constitutional amendment in Colorado that prevented protected status under the law for homosexuals or bisexuals.
Wikipedia: Romer v. EvansThe first of two major earthquakes struck Northern Italy, resulting in seven deaths.
Wikipedia: 2012 Northern Italy earthquakesA tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, United States, killing 24 people and causing an estimated $2 billion of damage.
Wikipedia: 2013 Moore tornadoRusso-Ukrainian war: Russia claimed full control of Mariupol after a nearly three-month siege.
Wikipedia: Russo-Ukrainian war