Video: 'THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW Wins Outstanding Comedy Series | Emmys Archive (1976)'
(Monday, May 17, 1976, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Mary Tyler Moore dominated the 28th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning five awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (for the second of three consecutive years). Continue reading ‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ ‘Police Story’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour (May 17 1976)
Video: 'Live 1966 "The Royal Albert Hall Concert" The Bootleg Series Vol. 4' (15 videos)
(Tuesday, May 17, 1966) — Bob Dylan recorded his so-called Royal Albert Hall concert today, actually recorded at the Manchester Free Trade Hall in England.
The album was one of the most famous bootlegs ever. It was released officially in 1998.
(Saturday, May 17, 1986) — “The Greatest Love of All” by Whitney Houston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 17/24/31, 1986). It was Houston’s third of 11 number one singles on the chart (1985-1995).
(Saturday, May 17, 1986) — “What Have You Done for Me Lately” by Janet Jackson peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'President Clinton Signing Megan's Law'
(Monday, May 17, 1996, 10:50 a.m. EDT) — U.S. President Bill Clinton signed a measure today requiring neighborhood notification when sex offenders move in.
“Megan’s Law,” as it’s known, was named for Megan Kanka, a seven-year-old New Jersey girl who was raped and murdered in 1994.
