On May 14, 1998, two major events happened: the beloved entertainer Frank Sinatra passed away, and the highly anticipated finale of a popular sitcom aired. Because millions of people were at home watching television that evening, Los Angeles traffic was unusually light. This made it much easier and faster for Sinatra's ambulance to reach the hospital. Ultimately, this rare instance of empty LA streets became a notable part of the story surrounding Sinatra's final moments.