WAY BACK WHEN for Weds., May 20, 2026
1927 The first ‘solo’ transatlantic flight by a man. Charles Lindberg, in The Spirit of St. Louis, left New York. He landed in Paris the following day.
Five years later… 1932 The first ‘solo’ transatlantic flight by a woman as Amela Erhardt departed from Newfoundland, arriving in Ireland.
1992 Citing them as “weapons of terror,” the city of Chicago banned the selling of spray paints to reduce graffiti.
Music History
1978 The Buddy Holly story film premiered in Holly’s hometown, of Lubbock, Texas. The film features an Oscar-nominated lead performance by Gary Busey. And that same day, Paul McCartney went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘With A Little Luck’, his sixth solo US No.1.
Notable Birthdays:
Actress Mindy Cohn 60 (Facts of Life)
Actress Bronson Pinchot, pron. Pin-Show 67
Superstar singer Cher is 80
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
