TODAY IN HISTORY

            Here is what happened on Saturday - May 17th...
            It is day 138 of the year 2008, and there are 228 days left...

      Famous People Born On This Day In History...

1866,	Erik Satie, composer.      Today, this person is/would be 142 years old.
1911,	Maureen O'Sullivan, actress.      Today, this person is/would be 97 years old.
1936,	Dennis Hopper, actor.      Today, this person is/would be 72 years old.
1955,	Bill Paxton, actor, "Twister".      Today, this person is/would be 53 years old.
1965,	Trent Reznor, sinfer/keyboardist, has a NIN :).      Today, this person is/would be 43 years old.

      Events On This Day In History...

1620,	First merry-go-round seen at a fair in Philippapolis, Turkey.
1792,	24 brokers meet to found the New York Stock Exchange.
1804,	Lewis & Clark begin their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
1845,	the rubber band is invented.
1872,	Bohemian Club incorporated.
1921,	President Harding opens (via telephone) first Valencia Orange Show in Anaheim.
1954,	Supreme Court rules on Brown v. Topeka Board of Education, overthrowing the principle of "separate but equal."

      And Don't Forget...

Norwegian Independence Day.