20th May: Today In History

Today is Friday, May 20th, the 141 day of 2016. There are 225 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events: 
1570   Cartographer Abraham Ortelius issues the first modern atlas. 
1873   A patent for blue jeans with copper rivets is issued to Levi Strauss 
1902   Cuba gains independence from the United States. 
1993   The last episode of Cheers airs on TV 

Birthdays: 
1768   Dolley Madison (First Lady of the US) 
1959   Jimmy Stewart (Actor from It’s a Wonderful Life) 
1971   Tony Stewart (Nascar Driver) 
1972   Busta Rhymes (Rapper) 
1982   David Cook (Singer - American Idol winner) 
1993   Caroline Zhang (Olympic ice skater)

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