May 20 in history: Shakespeare's sonnets published, Cuba gains independence and more
| Updated: May 20, 2020, 09:11 AM IST
From the publishing of the Shakespeare's sonnets to the independence of Cuba, we've got it all covered.
Let's dive in today's history.
1609
Shakespeare's sonnets are published in London.
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1873
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive patent for blue jeans.
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1902
Cuba gains independence from the United States.
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1932
Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo across Atlantic Ocean.
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;1971
Pakistan Army massacre thousands in Chuknagar, Bangladesh.