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Whether you are checking your lottery tickets today or just checking the fridge for a snack, the calendar has delivered a list full of high-value goals and sweet rewards.
Your May 20th "Premium Tier" Guide to Celebration:
The Big Dream: It is National Be a Millionaire Day! Today is all about adopting a "millionaire mindset." Start thinking about your long-term financial goals, look into a new investment, or just daydream about what you’d buy first. (A private jet? A lifetime supply of pizza?)
The Best Friends: Happy National Rescue Dog Day. Today, we celebrate the incredible, resilient shelter pups who change our lives for the better. If you have a rescue dog, give them an extra treat today. If you don't, it’s a great day to support your local shelter!
The Binge Watch: Grab the remote for National Streaming Day. From your favorite nostalgic sitcoms to the newest true-crime documentaries, today celebrates the tech that put an entire library of entertainment right at our fingertips.
The Real Heroes: We also observe Emergency Medical Services for Children Day, honoring the specialized medical professionals who ensure our littlest citizens get the highest quality emergency care when they need it most.
The May 20th Challenge: Write down one financial goal that feels a little "too big," and treat yourself to a streaming marathon tonight with a fruit slush in hand.
The 4th First Lady of the U.S. (President James Madison).
1818
William Fargo
Born: May 20, 1818
Died: August 3, 1881
Co-founder of Wells Fargo and American Express.
1851
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop
Born: May 20, 1851
Died: July 9, 1926
Daughter of Nathaniel Hawthorne, who became a nun and founded the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne.
1851
Emile Berliner
Born: May 20, 1851
Died: August 3, 1929
Inventor of the Gramophone record.
1908
Francis Raymond Fosberg
Born: May 20, 1908
Died: September 25, 1993
A botanist who helped develop the standards for studying coral reefs and the study of islands.
1908
James Stewart
Born: May 20, 1908
Died: July 2, 1997
An actor who earned great distinction in film, including The Murder Man (1935), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
1913
William Hewlett
Born: May 20, 1913
Died: January 12, 2001
Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard.
1918
Edward B. Lewis
Born: May 20, 1918
Died: July 21, 2004
American biologist, geneticist, and academic who helped found and develop the field of evolutionary developmental biology.
1921
Hal Newhouser
Born: May 20, 1921
Died: November 10, 1998
MLB pitcher who was known as "Hurricane Hal."
1946
Cher
Born: May 20, 1946
Award-winning musician and actress who has been dubbed the "Goddess of Pop."
1965
Ted Allen
Born: May 20, 1965
American television host and author.
Historical Events on May 20
Events that occurred on May 20 throughout history
1639
Dorchester, Massachusetts, forms the first school to be funded by local tax dollars.
Dorchester, Massachusetts, forms the first school to be funded by local tax dollars. Known as the Mather School, the school was funded by a tax on property owners on Thompson Island and was free to all children in the town.
1734
The first jockey club was formed in South Carolina.
The South Carolina Jockey Club, often cited as the first in the U.S., was established in Charleston around 1734. The club was composed of elite horse owners and breeders, notes the Steeplechase of Charleston.
1861
Kentucky proclaims its neutrality during the Civil War.
The state of Kentucky proclaims its neutrality, which will last until September 3 when Confederate forces enter the state. Following September 3, the state legislature passed a resolution demanding the withdrawal of Confederate forces and pledged loyalty to the Union.
1862
President Lincoln signed the Homestead Act.
President Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, opening 84 million acres of public land to settlers. This legislation was meant to encourage any U.S. citizen to live on, cultivate, and improve the land for five years, paying only a small registration fee.
1873
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a patent for blue jeans with copper rivets
Straus and Davis were granted U.S. Patent No. 139,121 for "Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings", marking the birth of blue jeans with copper rivets. Originally designed for workwear, this invention grew into the iconic 501 brand.
1891
The first public display of Thomas Edison's prototype kinetoscope occurs.
The first public display of Thomas Edison's prototype kinetoscope. Approximately 150 members of the National Federation of Women's Clubs viewed a 3-second film through a peephole in a pine box.
1949
The U.S. Armed Forces Security Agency is established.
The U.S. Armed Forces Security Agency was established to eliminate duplication of effort between military branches after WWII. In 1952, the agency reorganized and became known as the National Security Agency (NSA).
1969
U.S. troops capture Hill 937 in Vietnam.
U.S. troops capture Hill 937, also known as Hamburger Hill, in Vietnam.
A Note on "Streaming Day": In the spirit of National Streaming Day, we like to think we’ve upgraded our email style from "basic cable" to "premium 4K streaming." We know change can require a little adjustment to the new settings. We also know there have been mistakes, we won't make excuses, and we’re committed to bringing you the highest quality every evening!
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