Famous Birthdays
- (Märta) Birgit Nilsson, Swedish operatic soprano (Elektra; Salome), born in Västra Karup, Skåne, Sweden (d. 2005)
1918 Highlights
About May 17, 1918
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus