Historical Events
- Fire during closing day ceremonies at Grover Cleveland School, South Carolina
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Beetham, British Marshall of the RAF (Falklands War), born in London, England (d. 2015)
- Peter Mennin [Mennini], American composer (Moby Dick; The Cycle), and educator (Juilliard, 1962-83), born in Erie, Pennsylvania (d. 1983)
Famous Weddings
Marlene Dietrich
Actress and singer Marlene Dietrich (21) weds assistant director Rudolf Sieber (26) in Berlin, Germany
Died in 1923 1923 Highlights
About May 17, 1923
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
