May 20th in Catalonia and the Catalan-speaking countries
This page lists historical and other events on May 20th in Catalonia and the Catalan-speaking countries as well as festivals and a list of births and deaths of well-known Catalans.
Events
1888 - Barcelona: The Universal Exposition opens in Parc de la Ciutadella.
1922 - Barcelona: El Camp de Les Corts opens with the match FC Barcelona 2-Saint Mirren 1.
1923 - València: The opening of Estadi de Mestalla, València CF's stadium.
1992 - Wembley Stadium, London: Futbol Club Barcelona wins its first European Cup against Sampdoria with a goal by Ronald Koeman.
Births
1922 - Reus, Baix Camp: Gabriel Ferrater i Soler, Catalan poet, critic, translator and linguist (died 1972).
1975 - Vilanova i la Geltrú (Garraf): Isaac Gàlvez López, Catalan cyclist (died 2006).
Deaths
Festivals and Commemorations
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