Famous Birthdays
- Guido Masanetz, German composer (In Frisco ist der Teufel Los), born in Friedeck, Austria-Hungary (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Peter Leyten, Bishop of Breda (1885-1914), dies at 79
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About May 17, 1914
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus