Famous Birthdays
- Dorothy M. Richardson, English novelist (Pilgrimage), born in Abington, Berkshire (d. 1957)
- Henri Barbusse, French novelist (Le Feu), born in Asnieres, France (d. 1935)
1873 Highlights
About May 17, 1873
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 148 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus