WAY BACK WHEN for Tuesday, May 17, 2022
1792, The New York Stock Exchange was founded by brokers meeting under a tree located on what is now Wall Street.
1845, the Rubber Band was patented.
1875 The first Kentucky Derby is run.
1900, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” was first published.
Music History
1965, the FBI declared the lyrics of the song “Louie Louie” by the Kingsmen, to be “unintelligible at any speed,” therefore clearing it of being pornographic.
Notable Birthdays:
Dancer Derek Hough 37
Sportscaster Jim Nantz 63
Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard 66
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
