Historical Events
- 90 people are killed and 200 are injured after a series of bombings across Iraq
Famous Deaths
- Alan O'Day, American singer and songwriter ("Undercover Angel"; over 100 songs for the Muppet Babies), dies of brain cancer at 72
- Harold Shapero, American composer (9 Minute Opera), dies at 93
Jorge Rafael Videla (1925-2013)
Argentine military officer and dictator (1976-81), dies from complications from a fall at 87
- Ken Venturi, American golfer, broadcaster (US Open 1964), dies from multiple infections at 82
2013 Highlights
About May 17, 2013
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 10 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton
#1 Song: Get Lucky - Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams
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