Historical Events
- Chicago Cubs beat Boston Braves, 4-3, in 22 innings
- U.S. Army aviation pioneer Major Harold Geiger dies in the crash of his Airco DH.4 de Havilland plane at Olmstead Field, Pennsylvania
Famous Birthdays
- Ronald Halstead, deputy CEO (British Steel)
Famous Deaths
- Harold Geiger, U.S. Army aviation pioneer (b. 1884)
About May 17, 1927
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
