1770, Fourteen-year-old Marie Antoinette married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15.
1866, Congress authorized the minting of the five-cent piece called the nickel, with not more than 25 percent nickel. The silver half-dime was used previously.
1868, the U.S. Senate failed by one vote to convict President Andrew Johnson in his impeachment trial.
1920, St. Joan Of Arc was canonized in Rome.
1927, the Supreme Court ruled that even though the manufacturing of liquor was illegal, all bootleggers had to pay income taxes.
1929, the first Academy Awards were presented during a banquet at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The movie Wings won best film while Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor were named Best Actor and Best Actress.
1939, food stamps were introduced in the U.S.
1975, Japanese climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Her climb came almost 22 years after Sir Edmund Hillary first climbed the world’s highest mountain.
1977, Five people were killed when a New York Airways helicopter, idling atop the Pan Am Building in midtown Manhattan, toppled over, sending a huge rotor blade flying.
1985, Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls was named NBA Rookie Of The Year.
1986, the character of Bobby Ewing, played by actor Patrick Duffy, was seen showering and greeting his wife as she woke up from a dream that had been the entire previous season’s shows on Dallas.
1994, teen tennis ace Jennifer Capriati was arrested in Florida after police found a bag of marijuana in her hotel room.
1997, President Bill Clinton publicly apologized for the notorious Tuskegee experiment, in which government scientists deliberately allowed black men in Alabama to weaken and die of treatable syphilis.

 

CBS

• MIKE & MOLLY (repeat)
• RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (repeat)
• CRIMINAL MINDS – (two hour season finale) When the BAU is called to negotiate a situation at a federal bank, one of their own becomes a hostage; Prentiss says goodbye.

NBC

• BETTY WHITE’S OFF THEIR ROCKERS – Senior citizens play pranks.
• BETTY WHITE’S OFF THEIR ROCKERS – Senior citizens play pranks.
• LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (repeat)
• LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (repeat)

FOX

• AMERICAN IDOL – The finalists visit their hometowns and perform for the judges.

ABC

• THE MIDDLE – Mike objects when Frankie starts using Brick as a snitch.
• SUBURGATORY – (season finale) Tessa feels a void as Chatswin celebrates mothers; Lisa makes a discovery.
• MODERN FAMILY – Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner; Luke accepts an award under false pretenses.
• DON’T TRUST THE B—- IN APARTMENT 23 – Chloe encourages June to try casual sex.
• REVENGE – A devastating loss brings Jack and Emily closer together; Charlotte goes after Declan.

CW

• AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (repeat)
• AMERICA NEXT TOP MODEL – One model crumbles under pressure during go-sees in Hong Kong; photographer Jez Smith serves as guest judge.

BRAVO

• INTERIOR THERAPY WITH JEFF LEWIS – (season finale) Jeff and Jenni find that comedian Mark Decarlo has bad taste.

DAY TIME TALK SHOW

THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW – Steve Carell, Brooklyn Decker, Bobby Brown
THE VIEW – Arsenio Hall, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger

LATE NIGHT TALK SHOWS

THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN (CBS) – Betty White, Moses Maddox, Best Coast
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (NBC) – Joel McHale, Jarod Miller, Bobby Brown
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE (ABC) – Rita Wilson
THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON (CBS) – Craig visits Cumbernauld with Michael Clarke Duncan, the Imagineers
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON (NBC) – Taylor Kitsch, Tony Hale, Pat Martino
LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY (NBC) – Judah Friendlander, “The Imposter”, Dr. Dog
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART (COMEDY CENTRAL) – (repeat)
THE COLBERT REPORT (COMEDY CENTRAL) – (repeat)
CONAN – Liam Neeson, Marc Maron, Brody Stevens

 

KATHERINE HEIGL REVEALS NEW BABY’S NAME: Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley have revealed their new daughter’s name: Adalaide Marie Hope. The couple recently expanded their family, which already includes daughter Naleigh, 3, who they adopted from South Korea in 2009. Adalaide was also adopted, but domestically. RYAN BUYS ELLEN’S $49 MILLION HOME: Ryan Seacrest has purchased Ellen DeGeneres’sBeverly Hills estate, which was listed for a whopping $49 million. Although the sale price wasn’t disclosed, TMZ.com reported that Seacrest paid close to the asking price. Seacrest is now the proud owner of a 9,200 square foot mansion and three guest houses on 2.87 acres of land. Seacrest is reportedly worth around $125 million and makes $45 million a year through his various jobs.

COUGAR LINDA HOGAN SPLITS FROM CUB: Linda Hogan is single again. Hulk’s ex-wife — who is 54 — split from her boyfriend of four years, 23-year-old Charlie Hill. TMZ.com reported that the two “had a heart-to-heart about the future of their relationship” and realized that marriage would never work. It was reportedly amicable and no anger is involved.

ANGELINA BUYS BRAD A HELICOPTER: Angelina Jolie reportedly gifted her fiance Brad Pitt with a $1.6 million on a helicopter and flying lessons. A source told The Sun, “They’ve had a helicopter pad installed in the grounds of their south of France home, Chateau Miraval, so Ange thought it would be nice to buy Brad a helicopter as a surprise present. But even though Brad has his private pilot’s license, he still needs to take a few flying lessons, which he’ll start straight away.”

REAL HOUSEWIFE TO BECOME A GRANDMA’: One of the Real Housewives is about to become a Real Grandmother. Briana Wolfsmith, the daughter of OC’s Vicki Gunvalson is pregnant with her first child. A source told Usmagazine.com, “Briana is pregnant and just about four months along.” Briana, 24, and her husband Ryan eloped in Las Vegas last year, a surprise that Vicki is coming to terms with on the current season of the Bravo reality show.

‘AGT’ RATINGS FALL DESPITE HOWARD STERN: Despite Howard Stern’s much-hyped debut onAmerica’s Got Talent, ratings for the show fell 16 percent from last year’s debut. The bright side? Stern got generally positive reviews for his judging abilities and the audience — 10.3 million — was still solid.

JULIANNE MOORE JOINS ‘CARRIE’: Julianne Moore has joined the upcoming remake of Carrie, which will star Chloe Moretz in the title role. Moore will play Carrie’s tyrannical mother. Moretz recently commented on the film, saying, “It’s darker and much more psychological (than the original). More Black Swan. You’re really looking into her mind and it really looks into the relationship of Margaret and Carrie. It’s set in modern time, so it’s a lot different.”

PARIS HILTON GETS A JOB: Paris Hilton has a new job: club deejay. The heiress/former reality star announced her new profession on Twitter, writing, “Yes! Getting behind the DJ booth with my own remixes in Brazil following @JLo at the Pop Music Festival! I am so excited to be a part of the Pop Music Festival to debut my DJ set! Love it!” GossipCop.com reported that Hilton has been hitting the Electronic Dance Music scene lately with her reported boyfriend, DJ Afrojack.

BARBRA STREISAND TO RECORD DUETS ALBUM: According to the New York Post, Barbra Streisand may be looking to record a duets album with artists such as Rihanna and Adele. Reportedly, Barbra already agreed to extend her contract with Sony Music. Reportedly, bosses have been inspired byTony Bennett’s decision to release an album of collaborations with modern stars.

JUSTIN’S FRAGRANCE WINS AN AWARD: Justin Bieber’s fragrance, Someday, has reportedly won him another award. The 2012 Elizabeth Taylor Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award, honors one lucky celebrity who has embraced and promoted the world of fragrance. The ceremony will take place in New York City on May 21.

ONEREPUBLIC DRUMMER ARRESTED: Eddie Fisher of OneRepublic, was arrested this week for reportedly being charged with destruction of private property, disturbing the peace and assault in Denver Colorado. The Denver native was issued a ticket and is set to appear in court this week.

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1911, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company, ruling it was a monopoly in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
1926, The New York Rangers became the newest franchise to be awarded by the National Hockey League. Two years later, the Rangers won their first Stanley Cup.
1940, Nylon stockings went on general sale for the first time in the United States.
1941, New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio began his record 56-game hitting streak.
1948, just hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon.
1953, World heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano collected his 44th pro boxing victory, knocking out former champ “Jersey” Joe Walcott at Chicago Stadium in two minutes, 25 seconds of the first round.
1970, Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green, two black students at Mississippi’s Jackson State University, were killed when police opened fire during student protests.
1970, President Richard Nixon appointed Elizabeth Hoisington and Anna Mae Mays as the first female U.S. generals.
1972, Alabama governor and segregation symbol George C. Wallace was shot and left paralyzed byArthur Bremer while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination at a Maryland shopping center.
1973, the first issue of Playgirl went on sale.
1973, pitcher Nolan Ryan threw the first of his record seven career no-hitters.
1996, Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole announced he was leaving the Senate after 27 years to run against President Bill Clinton full-time.
2000, George W. Bush proposed letting Americans invest Social Security taxes in the stock market, appealing for support from the millions of people who have thrived in a booming market. Presidential rival Al Gore condemned the idea as a dangerous gamble that would turn the solemn obligations of the 65-year-old retirement plan into “a system of winners and losers.”

 

CBS

• NCIS – (season finale) Shaken by terrorism, the NCIS faces devastating surprises.
• NCIS: LOS ANGELES – (2 hour season finale) Callen and the team pursue a criminal mastermind motivated by revenge.

NBC

• AMERICA’S GOT TALENT – Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Francisco.
• FASHION STAR – (season finale) The three remaining contestants must create a showcase for each of the retailers; the winner is chosen.

FOX

• GLEE – (double episode) New Directions prepares a high concept routine; the club performs at nationals for celebrity judge Lindsay Lohan.

ABC

• COUGAR TOWN – After Grayson’s house sustains hurricane damage, he moves in with Jules.
• COUGAR TOWN – Jules plans a spring Thanksgiving after realizing the gang didn’t celebrate the holiday together.
• DANCING WITH THE STARS – Carrie Underwood and Alanis Morissette perform; performance from “Rock of Ages”; the couples face elimination.
• PRIVATE PRACTICE – (season finale) The doctors go to Amelia’s side as she begins labor; Addison must make a decision.

CW

• 90210 – (season finale) Naomi announces her decision to accept a job in New York; Silver must choose between Liam and Navid.
• THE L.A. COMPLEX – Tariq and Kal take a break from Los Angeles; Connor can’t seem to enjoy his success.

BRAVO

• THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY – Slade’s engagement ring shopping plans; Alexis throws a birthday party for her twins.

DAY TIME TALK SHOW

THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW – Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, John Mayer, Victoria Justice
THE VIEW – President Barack Obama

LATE NIGHT TALK SHOWS

THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN (CBS) – Brian Williams, El-P
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (NBC) – Wanda Sykes, David Hasselhoff, Santana
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE (ABC) – (repeat)
THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON (CBS) – Craig visits Arbroath with Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond, Rashida Jones, the Imagineers
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON (NBC) – Mariska Hargitay, Nick DiPaolo, Tenacious D
LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY (NBC) – Jake Johnson, the Glitch Mob, the Ting Tings
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART (COMEDY CENTRAL) – (repeat)
THE COLBERT REPORT (COMEDY CENTRAL) – (repeat)
CONAN – Bill Maher, Gregg Allman, Hannibal Buress

 

KATE HUDSON AND SARAH JESSICA PARKER TO APPEAR ON ‘GLEE’: Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker will each appear next season on Glee. Fox President Kevin Reilly revealed that Parker will have a “multi-episode” guest arc while Hudson will stay on for six episodes of the show. Reilly wouldn’t give details on the actress’s characters or plot lines but noted that the show is “poised for a real creative renaissance.” The show will also be moved to Thursdays. ’30 ROCK’ IS ENDING: 30 Rock will end after its upcoming seventh season. There has been much discussion about the show’s future in the wake of Alec Baldwin’s will-he or won’t-he statements, and now NBC boss Robert Greenblatt has given an official deadline. He revealed that the upcoming 13-episode season will be the show’s last and will conclude with an hour-long series finale.

KIRK DOUGLAS WRITING E-MEMOIR: Kirk Douglas is embracing technology — as a writer. The 95-year-old acting legend is releasing an e-memoir in June. The book, I Am Spartacus! Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist, is about the 1960 Roman film he starred in that helped break Hollywood’s ban against suspected Communists. The book includes a foreword by George Clooney.

PAULY D BREAKING INTO LIQUOR BUSINESS: Pauly D is trying to break into the liquor business. TMZ reported that the Jersey Shore star/DJ is set to announce his own ready-to-drink cocktail called REMIX, a series of vodka-based drinks that come in several flavors. He supposedly plans to target the “pre-game” (drinking before you go out) market. Pauly is teaming with Skinnygirls Cocktails co-founder David Kanbar for the venture.

 

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1607 The first permanent settlement by Europeans in North America is established at Jamestown, in what is now Virginia.
1796, English physician Edward Jenner administered the first vaccination against smallpox to an eight-year-old boy.
1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off from St. Louis, beginning the first overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back.
1897, John Philip Sousa‘s march “Stars And Stripes Forever” was first performed.
1936 singer Bobby Darin was born. He died in 1973.
1948, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed by Prime Minster David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv, as British rule in Palestine came to an end.
1955, representatives from eight Communist bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, signed the Warsaw Pact, creating an alliance opposing NATO.
1965, Queen Elizabeth II unveiled a memorial to the late U.S. president John Kennedy on a field at Runnymede, the site west of London where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215.
1970 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young release “Ohio” just 10 days after members of the Ohio National Guard kill four students and wound nine others at Kent State University during an anti-war protest.
1982 Actor Hugh Beaumont (Leave It To Beaver‘s Ward Cleaver) dies at age 73.
1989, Tens of thousands demonstrated for democratic reforms in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on the eve of a visit to the country by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
1993, Eighty-five-year-old newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, Jr. died after a heart attack. He was editor-in-chief of Hearst Newspapers and chairman of the executive committee of the Hearst Corporation.
1996, Hall Of Fame NBA player Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers retired for a second and final time. The 36-year-old, HIV-positive Johnson had returned to the Lakers four months earlier, after first retiring in 1991 upon learning he was infected with the virus that causes AIDS.
1996 Actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith are married.
1998, the hit NBC sitcom Seinfeld aired its final episode after a nine-year run.
2000, tens of thousands of mothers rallied in Washington, D.C., in the Million Mom March to demand strict control of handguns.
2003 Actor Robert Stack (The Untouchables, Airplane!, Caddyshack II) dies at age 84.

 

CBS

• HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER – Lily goes into labor while Marshall and Barney are in Atlantic City.
• HOW I MET YOU MOTHER – (season finale) On Barney’s wedding day, the friends remember they time they encouraged Ted to go after the one that got away.
• TWO AND A HALF MEN – (season finale) Jake graduates and must decide what to do with his life.
• MIKE & MOLLY – (season finale) Mike and Molly come across speed bumps as they try to tie the knot.
• HAWAII FIVE-0 – (season finale) The team goes on a manhunt whe one of its own is killed.

NBC

• AMERICA’S GOT TALENT – (season premiere) Hopefuls audition for the judges.
• SMASH – (season finale) As Tom and Julia work to save the show, Derek makes a decision that permanently changes Karen’s and Ivy’s lives.

FOX

• BONES – (season finale) When a past suspect is back in court on appeal, Booth and Breenan work to prove he is guilty once and for all.
• HOUSE – The team believes a patient’s problems are both physical and psychological.

ABC

• DANCING WITH THE STARS – The couples perform for the judges.
• THE BACHELORETTE – (season premiere) Emily Maynard meets 25 bachelors in hope of finding love.

CW

• GOSSIP GIRL – (season finale) Blair is targeted by Gossip Girl; Lily makes a decision about her marriage.
• HART OF DIXIE – (season finale) As Bluebell braces for an impending storm, Lemon and George get ready for their wedding day; Zoe is stranded with Wade.

BRAVO

• BETHENNY EVER AFTER – Bethenny’s attempt to give Jason an early Christmas present backfires.

VH1

• BASKETBALL WIVES – The women play a joke on Kenya; Tami and Kesha’s conflict escalates.
• LA LA’S FULL COURT LIFE – Hectic schedules prevent La La and Carmelo from spending time together.

DAY TIME TALK SHOW

THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW – Kate Beckinsale, Taylor Kitsch, The Voice winner Jermaine Paul
THE VIEW – Jenna Ushkowitz, Marc Cherry

LATE NIGHT TALK SHOWS

THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN (CBS) – Kelly Ripa, Adam Scott, Tenacious D
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (NBC) – Kourtney, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Donny Deutsch, Karmin
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE (ABC) – (repeat)
THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON (CBS) – Craig visits Scotlan with Mila Kunis, Michael Clarke Duncan, Rashida Jones, David Sedaris, Ariel Tweto, the Imagineers
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON (NBC) – Gordon Ramsay, Willie Nelson, Jeff Musial
LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY (NBC) – Artie Lang, Chely Wright, We Are Augustines
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART (COMEDY CENTRAL) – (repeat)
THE COLBERT REPORT (COMEDY CENTRAL) – (repeat)
CONAN – (repeat)