Famous Birthdays
- Brasílio Itiberê da Cunha Luz, Brazilian composer, born in Curitiba, State of Paraná, Brazil (d. 1967)
- Hannah Tillich, German-American writer (Harbor Mouse) and wife of Paul Tillich, born in Rotenburg an der Fulda, Germany (d. 1988)
Famous Deaths
- Sophus Tromholt, Norwegian astrophysicist and photographer (photographed Sami people), dies at 45 [1]
1896 Highlights
About May 17, 1896
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 127 years and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
