Historical Events
- 50th Kentucky Derby: John Mooney aboard Black Gold wins in 2:05.2
Famous Birthdays
- Frantisek Kovaricek, Czech composer (Ukradeny mesic (The Stolen Moon)), born in Liteniny, Czechoslovakia (d. 2003)
- Lord Tombs, CEO (Rolls Royce)
- Thomas Baird, British vice-admiral
1924 Highlights
About May 17, 1924
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 99 years and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
