Historical Events
Beau Brummel
Clyde Fitch's play "Beau Brummel" premieres in NYC
- Comic Cuts, 1st weekly comic paper, published in London
- Pietro Mascagni's opera "Rustic Chivalry" premieres in Rome at the Teatro Costanzi
Famous Birthdays
- Philip James, American composer, and conductor (New Jersey Symphony, 1922-29; Bamberger Little Symphony, 1929-36), and educator (NYU, 1934-56), born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 1975)
About May 17, 1890
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
