May 20

    What happened on May 20 in history

    3 events fall on May 20, from 1498 to 1932. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on May 20

    1. 1498

      Vasco da Gama reaches India

      He anchors off Calicut after rounding Africa.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1873

      Levi Strauss patents riveted trousers

      Copper rivets at the stress points create blue jeans.

      Play the 19th century round

    3. 1932

      Amelia Earhart flies the Atlantic alone

      She leaves Newfoundland and lands in a field in Northern Ireland.

      Read about Christ the Redeemer Under Construction, Rio de JaneiroPlay the 20th century round

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