Daily Archives: May 20, 2026

‘Mission: Impossible’ premieres in Westwood, California 30 years ago today (May 20 1996)


Video: 'Mission: Impossible' trailer

(Monday, May 20, 1996)Mission: Impossible, an action spy film inspired by the TV series (1966-1973; 1988-1990), premiered today at Mann Bruin Theatre in Westwood, California. Continue reading ‘Mission: Impossible’ premieres in Westwood, California 30 years ago today (May 20 1996)

First hydrogen bomb to be dropped from a plane exploded 70 years ago this hour (May 21 1956)


Video: 'US: Hydrogen Bomb Over Bikini Atoll - 1956 | Today in History | 21 May 16'

(Monday, May 21, 1956, 5:50:38.7 a.m. Marshall Islands Time/Sunday, May 20, 1956, 1:50:38.7 p.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — The United States today exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. Continue reading First hydrogen bomb to be dropped from a plane exploded 70 years ago this hour (May 21 1956)

The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 60 years ago today (May 20 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Beatles - Paperback Writer (Live Performance) [Remastered 2015]'

(Friday, May 20, 1966, morning/afternoon BST) — The English rock band The Beatles gathered today at Chiswick House in London to film outdoor promotional videos for their new single “Paperback Writer“/”Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 60 years ago today (May 20 1966)