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May 20 in history: Shakespeare's sonnets published, Cuba gains independence and more

1609
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1609

Shakespeare's sonnets are published in London.

1873
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1873

Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive patent for blue jeans.

1902
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1902

Cuba gains independence from the United States.

1932
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1932

Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo across Atlantic Ocean.

1971
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1971

Pakistan Army massacre thousands in Chuknagar, Bangladesh.