Famous Birthdays
- I R Evans, CEO (Hyder, Welsh Water)
- Simon Hughes, British politician and government minister (SD)
Famous Deaths
- Karl Heinrich David, composer, dies at 66
1951 Highlights
About May 17, 1951
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus