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2018

Michigan State University must pay $500 million to 300 victims of sexual abuse in the Larry Nassar case. The worst sexual abuse scandal in sports history.

2015

A clash between rival gangs escalates in Waco, Texas, leaving 9 dead and 18 injured. 170 people are arrested.

2009

The first version of the video game “Minecraft” is released.

1990

The World Health Organization’s General Assembly removes homosexuality from the list of psychiatric disorders.

1973

Stevie Wonder releases the song “You Are the Sunshine of My Life.”

For the first time, debates on the Watergate scandal are televised in the United States.

1964

The first Tim Hortons restaurant opens in Hamilton, Ontario. It was founded by former NHL player Tim Horton.

1875

The first Kentucky Derby is held in Louisville.

1792

The New York Stock Exchange is established by 24 stockbrokers.

1672

Frontenac becomes governor of New France (Canada).

1642

Ville-Marie (Montreal) is founded.

It happened on… May 17

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