Historical Events
- Eugene Bullard gains his pilot's license from Aéro-Club de France and becomes the 1st African-American military pilot (French Air Service)
- St Louis Brown Ernie Koob no-hits Chicago White Sox, 1-0
Famous Birthdays
- Ron Saggers, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (effective NSW & Aussie late 40's), born in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (d. 1987)
1917 Highlights
About May 5, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
