What Happened on May 17, 1965

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeremy Vine, British radio and TV presenter (Eggheads), born in Epsom, England
  • Richard Baumhammers, American spree killer

Trent Reznor (58 years old)

American rock singer-songwriter (Nine Inch Nails - Hurt; The Downward Spiral), Grammy and Academy Award-winning film score composer (The Social Network), born in Mercer, Pennsylvania


About May 17, 1965

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Ticket To Ride - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Where Are You Now (My Love) - Jackie Trent