Historical Events
- 40th Preakness: Douglas Hoffman aboard Rhine Maiden wins in 1:58
- Cubs George "Zip" Zabel relieves with 2 outs in 1st & winds up with 4-3 19-inning win over Brooklyn in longest relief job ever
Last Liberal Government
Last liberal British government of H. H. Asquith falls
- National Baptist Convention chartered
Famous Birthdays
- Gus Viseur, Belgian-French jazz button accordionist, born in Lessines, Belgium (d. 1974)
About May 17, 1915
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
