Historical Events
- 2 US P-47 Thunderbolts bomb Kiushu
Famous Birthdays
- Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, Indian cricketer (brilliant Indian leggie 1964-79), born in Mysore, Karnataka
- D A S Pennefather, Maj-General/Commandant (General Royal Marines)
- George Miller, American politician (Rep-D-CA, 1975-2015), born in Richmond, California
Famous Deaths
- Jan van Geenen, resistance fighter, dies
- Sasaki Shigetsu Sokei-an, founder 1st Zen Institute of America, dies
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About May 17, 1945
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
