Video: 'The Best House MD Episode Ever? ("Three Stories") Episode 2'
(Tuesday, May 17, 2005, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Dr. Gregory House agrees to lecture on diagnostics in place of the sick Dr. Riley, in exchange for two hours free from clinic duty on tonight’s episode of the Fox television medical drama series House. Continue reading ‘Three Stories’ episode airs on ‘House’ 20 years ago this hour (May 17 2005)
Video: 'From U.S. Veep to Rebel General: Breckinridge's Path'
(Monday, May 17, 1875, 5:45 p.m. local time) — John C. Breckinridge, the 14th vice president of the United States, with President James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861, died this afternoon at his Lexington, Kentucky, home from cirrhosis of the liver at age 54. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President John C. Breckinridge dies 150 years ago this hour (May 17 1875)
Video: 'Aristides 1875 (The Oliver Lewis Story)'
(Monday, May 17, 1875) — The first Kentucky Derby was run today in front of an estimated crowd of 10,000 people; the winner was a colt named Aristides, ridden by Oliver Lewis and trained by former slave Ansel Williamson. Continue reading Aristides wins first Kentucky Derby 150 years ago today (May 17 1875)
(Saturday, May 17, 1975) — “Jackie Blue” by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jackie Blue’ by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (May 17 1975)
(Saturday, May 17, 1975) — “Killer Queen” by Queen peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks, the group’s first appearance on the chart. Continue reading ‘Killer Queen’ by Queen peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (May 17 1975)
(Saturday, May 17, 1975) — “The Immigrant” by Neil Sedaka (dedicated to former Beatle John Lennon and the immigration problems that he faced) peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Immigrant’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago today (May 17 1975)
