May 17 is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 228 days remain until the end of the year. 1395 – Battle of Rovine: The Wallachians defeat an invading …

Historical events for the 17th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 17.

Discover what happened on May 17 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

May 17, 2012 · Merchants form the NYSE, first color photograph, Watergate hearings, the Cowboy President and other important events, birthdays and deaths from May 17.

We have 24 holidays listed for May 17. A celebration for all five branches of the United States military. Join us as we celebrate the free culture movement this Culture Freedom Day. …

On this day in 1954, lawyer Thurgood Marshall scored a landmark victory as the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racial segregation in …

May 18, 2014 · May 17 Holidays and Observances, Birthdays, Deaths, Events, This Day in History, Recipe of the Day, Song of the Day, Quote and Word of the Day and more!

May 12, 2024 · May 17th stands out as a day marked by pivotal events that have shaped social, political, and cultural landscapes around the world. This article delves into a chronological …

Did you know that May 17 is known as World Baking Day? Here you'll learn facts about May 17, including events that happened on this day throughout history.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on May 17? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?