Historical Events
Preakness Stakes
105th Preakness: Puerto Rican jockey Ángel Cordero Jr., aboard Codex wins his first of 2 Pimlico classics
- Major race riot in Miami, Florida - 16 killed, 300 injured
Music History
Paul & Linda McCartney appear in remote segment from England, after being awakened by Father Guido Sarducci, on "Saturday Night Live"
- V. S. Kumar Anandan from Sri Lanka balances on one foot for 33 hours (Guinness World Record)
Famous Birthdays
- Dallas Taylor, American Christian metal singer (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Underoath), born in Ocala, Florida
- Davor Džalto, Serbian art historian, born in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Stéphane Robert, French professional tennis player, born in Montargis, France
Famous Weddings
John McCain
Navy Liaison and future politician John McCain (43) weds second wife American teacher Cindy Lou Hensley (25)
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About May 17, 1980
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me - Blondie
#1 Song: What's Another Year - Johnny Logan
