Historical Events
- Hard frost in southern New England
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Brownell Jameson, Anglo-Irish historian and writer (Loves of the Poets), born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 1860)
About May 17, 1794
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 229 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
