Historical Events
- "Funky Gibbon" by The Goodies hits #79
- 100th Preakness: Darrel McHargue aboard Master Derby wins in 1:56.4
- 10CC releases "I'm Not in Love"
- NBC pays $5M for rights to show "Gone With The Wind" one time
Music History
Singer Mick Jagger (31) punches a restaurant window, needs 20 stitches for repairs
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Wright, German professional wrestler
- Cheick Kongo, French martial artist
- Jonti Picking, British cartoonist
- Kostas Sommer, Greek actor
- Laura Voutilainen, Finnish pop singer, born in Jyväskylä, Finland
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Trappier, American jazz drummer (Blanche Calloway: Fats Waller), dies at 64
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About May 17, 1975
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
#1 Song: Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
