Historical Events
- 42nd Preakness: E Haynes aboard Kalitan wins in 1:54.4
- 43rd Kentucky Derby: Charles Borel on Omar Khayyam wins in 2:04.6
Famous Birthdays
- Andries Antonie Rieu, Dutch conductor (Maastricht Symphony Orchestra, 1949-80), born in Haarlem, Netherlands (d. 1992)
1917 Highlights
About May 12, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
