Historical Events
- Netherlands & People's Republic of China exchange ambassadors
- The Irish Republican Army (IRA) fires on workers leaving the Mackies engineering works in west Belfast (Although the factory was sited in a Catholic area it had an almost entirely Protestant workforce)
Famous Birthdays
- Elena Wagner, Sofia Bulgaria, tennis star (1996 ITF/Redbridge-GBR)
- John Burrough, NFL defensive tackle (Atlanta Falcons)
Famous Deaths
- Sir Gordon Lowe, British tennis player, Member of Parliament (Australasian C'ship 1915), dies at 87
Died in 1972 1972 Highlights
About May 17, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Metal Guru - T Rex
