Historical Events
Alborada del gracioso
Maurice Ravel's orchestral piece "Alborada del gracioso" premieres in Paris by the Pasdeloup Orchestra
- UK War Department orders use of National Star Insignia on all airplanes
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Aguilar [Barraza], Mexican singer, producer and actor (Emiliano Zapata) who popularized the Mexican equestrian sport la charrería, born in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico (d. 2007)
- Merle Miller, American biographer (d. 1986)
Famous Deaths
- Bohumil Pazdírek, Czech composer, dies at 80
- Guido von List, Austrian-German occultist and novelist (Jung Diethers Heimkehr), dies at 70
- José Santos Zelaya, President of Nicaragua (1893-1910), dies at 65
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights
About May 17, 1919
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
