Video: 'Lennons' deportation hearings wind up - decision due in July'
(Wednesday, May 17, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon pleaded with the U.S. government today to show “mercy” to himself, his wife, Yoko Ono, and her missing daughter and allow them to remain in the United States despite his marijuana conviction. Continue reading John Lennon pleads for mercy to remain in United States at immigration hearing in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1972)
(Saturday, May 17, 1952) — “Blue Tango” by Leroy Anderson (and his “Pops” Concert Orchestra) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of five consecutive weeks (May 17/24/31, June 7/14, 1952). Continue reading ‘Blue Tango’ by Leroy Anderson peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1952)
Video: '17th May 1792: The Buttonwood Agreement establishes the New York Stock Exchange'
(Thursday, May 17, 1792) — The New York Stock Exchange had its beginnings today as 24 stockbrokers met outside of 68 Wall Street in New York and signed the Buttonwood Agreement, named after their traditional meeting place under a buttonwood tree. Continue reading 24 stockbrokers meet on Wall Street to form New York Stock Exchange 230 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1792)
