This Day in Banjo History

May 20, 1962 - Cynthia Sayer born in Waltham, Massachusetts.

May 20, 2002 - Billboard Magazine publishes the article "Legendary Ralph Stanley Offers Solo Album."

May 20, 1931 - D.L. Day Banjo Patent #1887291 awarded.

May 20, 1931 - Early banjo recording artist Charlie Poole passed away.

May 20, 1879 - U.S. Patent #215647 awarded for securing and adjusting the tension of banjo heads.