Famous Deaths
- Belva Ann Lockwood, American attorney (1st lady to argue in Supreme Court), dies at 86
Charles Brooke (1829-1917)
2nd White Rajah of Sarawak (1868-1917), dies at 87
1917 Highlights
About May 17, 1917
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
