Historical Events
1st Successful Submarine
The first successful submarine that can run submerged for any considerable distance and combines electric and gasoline engines is launched in the USA by its designer John Philip Holland
Famous Birthdays
- Odd Hassel, Norwegian chemist (Nobel 1969 - the study of the three-dimensional geometric structure of molecules), born in Kristiana, Norway (d. 1981)
1897 Highlights
About May 17, 1897
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
