Historical Events
- Los Angeles Dodgers Lee Lacy hits record 3rd consecutive pinch-hit home run
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Peña, Dominican MLB baseball infielder, 2001-14 (Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and 6 other teams), and broadcaster, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Paddy Kenny, Irish goalkeeper
Famous Deaths
- Armin T. Wegner, German medic, photographer, writer, and civil rights activist (documented the Armenian Genocide), dies at 92 [1]
- Selwyn Lloyd, British politician (Foreign Secretary, 1955-60; Exchequers, 1960-62; Leader of the House of Commons, 1963–64; Speaker of the House of Commons, 1971-76), dies of a brain tumor at 73
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About May 17, 1978
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: With A Little Luck - Wings
#1 Song: Rivers Of Babylon/Brown Girl In The Ring - Boney M
