Famous Birthdays
- Dennis Potter, British TV dramatist (The Singing Detective, Karaoke, Midnight Movie), born in Gloucestershire, England (d. 1994)
- Ivan Slone, world-famous watchmaker
Famous Deaths
- Paul Dukas, French composer (The Sorcerer's Apprentice), dies at 69
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights
About May 17, 1935
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
