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Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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★ Born on this day 2 entries

1818
William George Fargo, helped to found Wells, Fargo & Co.
US 208 yrs ago
1913
William Hewlett, co-founder of Hewlett-Packard Co.
US 113 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1845
First legislative assembly convenes in Hawaii.
US 181 yrs ago
1874
Levi Strauss markets his blue jeans with copper rivets, priced at $13.50 A DOZEN.
US 152 yrs ago
1927
At 7:40am, Lindbergh takes off from New York to cross Atlantic.
US 99 yrs ago