Historical Events
Wonderwall
"Wonderwall" with music by George Harrison, premieres at Cannes Film Festival
- 1st AL game played in Milwaukee, is a 4-2 California win against Chicago
TV Show Appearance
Paul McCartney & John Lennon appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson", to promote Apple Records, Joe Garagiola is substitute host
- Tornado strikes Jonesboro, Arkansas at 10 PM, killing 36
Famous Birthdays
- Cecilia Malmström, Swedish politician
- Leroy Hoard, American NFL running back, 1990-99 (Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, and 2 other teams), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Seth Putnam, American hard-core punk vocalist and songwriter, born in Newton, Massachusetts (d. 2011)
- Todd Porter, American actor (Whiz Kids - "Hamilton"), born in Montclair, New Jersey
About May 15, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tighten Up - Archie Bell & The Drells
#1 Song: What A Wonderful World/Cabaret - Louis Armstrong
