MAY 20, 2025 | NATIONAL BE A MILLIONAIRE DAY | NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY | NATIONAL SUGARBEE® APPLE DAY | NATIONAL QUICHE LORRAINE DAY | NATIONAL STREAMING DAY | NATIONAL PICK STRAWBERRIES DAY
NATIONAL BE A MILLIONAIRE DAY
Annually on May 20, we celebrate National Be a Millionaire Day and wonder what it would be like to be a millionaire. Read more...
NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY
Each year on May 20, we recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life on National Rescue Dog Day. Learn more...
NATIONAL SUGARBEE® APPLE DAY
Today is May 20 and we want everyone to grab a crispy, juicy SugarBee® apple and enjoy the un-bee-lievable eating experience as you celebrate National SugarBee® Apple Day. Discover more...
NATIONAL QUICHE LORRAINE DAY | May 20
NATIONAL QUICHE LORRAINE DAY
We celebrate May 20 as National Quiche Lorraine Day. This versatile French delight makes it an excellent dish for any time of the day. Read more...
NATIONAL STREAMING DAY
National Streaming Day on May 20 recognizes the advancing and growing technology that makes our mobile lives run more smoothly. So many options...
NATIONAL PICK STRAWBERRIES DAY
May 20 is National Pick Strawberries Day on the National Day Calendar to encourage us to pick some strawberries. Right about this time of year, they start coming into season. Learn more...
Coming on May 21, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL WAITSTAFF DAY
NATIONAL JUICE SLUSH DAY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN DAY
NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS FOUNDER'S DAY
NATIONAL STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DAY
NATIONAL MEMO DAY
May 20th Celebrated History
1862
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act.
1927
Charles Lindberg departs from Roosevelt Field in New York en route to Paris. Less than 34 hours later, Lindberg becomes the first pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo and non-stop.
1932
Amelia Earhart departs from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, Canada in a Lockheed Vega. After landing 15 hours later in Londonderry, Northern Ireland she became the first woman to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
1996
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Colorado amendment banning laws protecting homosexuals from discrimination.
May 20th Celebrated Birthdays
Dolley Madison - 1768
The 4th First Lady of the United States became one of the country's most loved first ladies. She also molded the first lady's role, setting examples many generations of first ladies would follow.
Tom Smith - 1878
The American horse trainer is best known for training the 1938 horse of the year, Seabiscuit.
James Stewart - 1908
The American actor continues to be a perennial favorite thanks to the holiday film It's a Wonderful Life. However, the versatile actor's career spanned 56 years is known for his roles in other classic films such as Rear Window, Vertigo, Harvey, A Philadelphia Story and many more.
Cher - 1946
The award-winning American singer and actress debuted in 1965 as a folk-pop singer. She swiftly rose to stardom alongside Sonny Bono. They released the chart hit "I Got You Babe" in 1965. Cher also earned critical acclaim in films such as Moonstruck, Mamma Mia!, Burlesque and Mask.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - 1959
The Hawaiian singer-songwriter is best known for his version of the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Phil Hansen - 1968
Phil Hansen played defensive end for the Buffalo Bills for nine seasons and three Super Bowl visits.