WAY BACK WHEN for Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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 was 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 38
Sportscaster Jim Nantz 64
Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard 67
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
