Historical Events
- Camp Merritt forms in Presidio [see 0503]
Famous Birthdays
- A. J. Casson, Canadian painter (member of Group of Seven), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 1992)
About May 17, 1898
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
