Historical Events
- "My Wife, My Dog, My Cat" by Maskman & The Agents hits #92
- 94th Preakness: Bill Hartack aboard Majestic Prince wins in 1:55.6
- Baltimore, Cleveland & Pittsburgh agree to go from NFC to AFC in NFL
- Russian probe Venera 6 landed on Venus
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Ruffin, CFL defensive back (Hamilton Tiger Cats)
- Alan Doyle, Canadian musician (Great Big Sea), and actor, born in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland
- Paige Turco, actress (Melanie-Guiding Light), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Ryan Anthony, American trumpet player (Canadian Brass, 2000-03; Dallas Symphony, 2006-20), born in Whittier, California (d. 2020)
- Thom Filicia, American television personality
- Ujesh Ranchod, cricketer (Zimbabwe off-spinner 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Clarence "Pants" Rowland, American baseball manager (World Series 1917; Chicago White Sox 1915-18) and MLB umpire (American League 1923-27), dies at 91
- Joseph Beran, Czech archbishop of Prague/cardinal, dies at 80
1969 Highlights
About May 17, 1969
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension
- #1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles with Billy Preston