May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (138th in leap years). There are 228 days remaining.
Births:
- 1936: Dennis Hopper (actor, director)
- 1942: Taj Mahal (singer, guitarist)
- 1955: Bill Paxton (actor)
- 1956: Sugar Ray Leonard (boxer)
- 1956: Bob Saget (actor)
- 1965: Trent Reznor (singer, songwriter)
Deaths:
Events:
- 1814: Norway got its own constitution. Its the National Day of Norway.
See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December May 16 - May 18 - April 17 - June 17 - more historical anniversaries