What Happened on May 17, 2020

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Former US President Barack Obama criticizes the US government's handling of the pandemic during an online address to graduates, saying officials "aren't even pretending to be in charge"

Event of Interest

Israel swears in a new government led by both Benny Gantz, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after 510 days

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu

Sports History

Michael Jordan's autographed Air Nike 1s trainers from 1985 sell for a record $560,000 in an online auction

Events in 2020

Famous Deaths

(Judge) "Lucky" Peterson, American contemporary blues, soul, and R&B musician ("The Son of A Bluesman"), dies from ahead injury after a fall at 55
Shad Gaspard, American professional wrestler (WWE), bodyguard, and actor, drowns at 39

Died in 2020 2020 Highlights