Born on May 20
Your star sign is Taurus, your birthstone is Emerald and you share your birthday with 20 notable people.
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The lore of May 20
- Star sign
- ♉ TaurusApril 20 – May 20 · Earth, Fixed · ruled by Venus
- Often described as
- steady, practical, loyal
- Birthstone
- Emeraldrebirth, love and wisdom
- Birth flower
- Lily of the valley / Hawthornsweetness, humility and hope
- Day of the year
- 140th225 days left in the year
- Season
- Spring north · Autumn south
- Your birthday falls on
- 2026: Wednesday · 2027: Thursday · 2028: Saturday · 2029: Sunday · 2030: Monday
- In Roman numerals
- XX.V
May 20 is a cusp date. The sun crosses between signs at a precise moment that moves by up to a day each year, so a birth close to the boundary can belong to either sign.
Famous birthdays on May 20 20
Notable people born on this date. Each links to their profile and their day in history.
- 2012Doug the Pugturns 14 this year
- 1998Jamie Chadwickturns 28 this year
- 1998Nam Nguyenturns 28 this year
- 1997Kaoru Mitomaturns 29 this year
- 1996Brian Kelly (rugby league)turns 30 this year
- 1993Ramy Rabiaturns 33 this year
- 1993Caroline Zhangturns 33 this year
- 1992Fanny Smithturns 34 this year
- 1992Cate Campbellturns 34 this year
- 1992Jack Gleesonturns 34 this year
- 1992Enes Kanter Freedomturns 34 this year
- 1991Bastian Bakerturns 35 this year
- 1991Emre Çolakturns 35 this year
- 1990Josh O'Connorturns 36 this year
- 1989Siosaia Vaveturns 37 this year
- 1988Joel Moonturns 38 this year
- 1987Mike Havenaarturns 39 this year
- 1987Julian Wrightturns 39 this year
- 1986Stéphane Mbiaturns 40 this year
- 1986Dexter Blackstockturns 40 this year
Died on May 20
- 2025George Wendt
- 2024Ivan Boesky
- 2022Roger Angell
- 2022Susan Roces
- 2021Gary Wilson (writer)
- 2019Niki Lauda
- 2016Kho Jabing
- 2015Femi Robinson
What else happened on May 20
- 2022Russo-Ukrainian warHistorical event
- 2019International System of UnitsHistorical event
- 2016SingaporeHistorical event
- 2013Enhanced Fujita scaleHistorical event
- 20132013 Moore tornadoHistorical event
- 20122012 Northern Italy earthquakesHistorical event
- 2011Mamata BanerjeeHistorical event
- 2009Indonesian Air ForceHistorical event
- 2002Timor-LesteHistorical event
- 1996Romer v. EvansHistorical event
Questions about May 20 birthdays
What star sign is May 20?
Taurus ♉ — April 20 – May 20, a earth sign ruled by Venus. This is a cusp date, so a birth close to the boundary can fall either side depending on the year.
What is the birthstone for May 20?
Emerald, traditionally associated with rebirth, love and wisdom. The birth flower is Lily of the valley or Hawthorn.
Who is famous with a May 20 birthday?
Doug the Pug, born 2012, is one of 20 notable people we list with this birthday.
What day of the year is May 20?
The 140th day, with 225 days left in the year after it.
Is my birth year saved?
No. It is used in your browser to work out your age and appears only in the page address so you can share the result.
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