Historical Events
- Massachusetts becomes the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage
Famous Deaths
- Edgardo Martín, Cuban classical pianist, composer, and educator, dies at 88
- Ezzedine Salim, leader of Iraqi Governing Council (b. 1943)
- Jørgen Nash, Danish artist (b. 1920)
2004 Highlights
About May 17, 2004
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Burn - Usher
#1 Song: F.U.R.B (F U Right Back) - Frankee
