Famous Birthdays
Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper, American actor (True Grit, Blue Velvet, Easy Rider), born in Dodge City, Kansas (d. 2010)
Dennis Hopper
- Lars Gustafsson, writer
- Philippe Boesmans, Belgian pianist, and composer (Upon La-Mi; Reigen), born in Tongeren, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Panagis Tsaldaris, twice Greek prime minister (b. 1868)
1936 Highlights
About May 17, 1936
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
