Historical Events
- Belgian and Luxembourg sign customs union
Valencia Orange Show
US President Warren G. Harding opens (via telephone) the 1st Valencia Orange Show in Anaheim, California
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Merrill, American composer and lyricist (People, Mambo Italiano), born in Atlantic City, New Jersey (d. 1998)
- Dennis Brain, British classical horn player (Serenade), born in London, England (d. 1957)
- John Garlick, British senior civil servant
About May 17, 1921
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 102 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
