Historical Events
- 1st televised baseball game is broadcast on NBC, with Princeton University defeating Columbia University 2-1
Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Glenn Miller Orchestra begins a three month engagement at the Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, New York
Famous Birthdays
- Gary Paulsen, American author of young adult literature, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (d. 2021)
- Wim de Bie, Dutch comedian, satirist, and writer (van Kooten & de Bie - The Simplistic Covenant), born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 2023)
About May 17, 1939
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
