Historical Events
- US Supreme Court unanimously rules on Brown v Topeka Board of Education reverses 1896 "separate but equal" Plessy v Ferguson decision ruling racial segregation in public schools as illegal
Famous Birthdays
- John Iles, British stage and screen actor (The Bill -"Dashwood"), born in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
- Michael Roberts, South African jockey (British flat racing champion 1992), born in Cape Town, South Africa
About May 17, 1954
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
