Notable people born on May 20

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People born on this day

CherAmerican musician, singer, actress and television personality (born 1946)Born in 1946 · View source ↗1946

John Stuart MillBritish philosopher and political economist (1806–1873)Born in 1806 · View source ↗1806

Sigrid UndsetNorwegian writer (1882–1949)Born in 1882 · View source ↗1882

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on May 20, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing crescentCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction19 %

Distance to the Moon365,300 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacTaurusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. Bernardin of SienaA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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