Historical Events
- Demolition work begins at Dublin's famous Lansdowne Road Stadium to be replaced by the new Aviva Stadium, opened in 2010
- Trains from North and South Korea cross the 38th Parallel in a test-run agreed by both governments. This is the first time that trains have crossed the Demilitarized Zone since 1953.
Famous Deaths
- Lloyd Alexander, author (b. 1924)
Died in 2007 2007 Highlights
About May 17, 2007
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5
#1 Song: Baby's Coming Back/Transylvania - Mcfly
