Historical Events
- Radio quiz show "Information Please!" debuts on NBC Blue Network
- US Congress approves Vinson Naval Act, which funds a two-ocean navy
Famous Birthdays
- Don Dolan, actor (Guy Lewis- General Hospital), born in Staten Island, New York
- Jason Bernard, actor (Judge-Liar Liar)
- Pervis Jackson, American pop and R&B singer (The Spinners, 1954-2008 - "Games People Play"), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2008)
- Trinus Riemersma, Dutch-Frisian writer (Conquest of Leeuwarden)
Famous Deaths
- Jakob Ehrlich, Austrian politician and Zionist, dies at 60
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About May 17, 1938
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
