Historical Events
Dutch SS Vows Loyalty
Dutch SS vows loyalty to Hitler
Famous Birthdays
- Caroline Charles, fashion designer
- Myles Brand, American sports administrator (4th NCAA President), born in Brooklyn, NY (d. 2009)
- Taj Mahal [Henry Saint Clair Fredericks, Jr.], American singer-songwriter (Real Thing), born in Harlem, New York
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Hollins, British composer, dies at 76
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About May 17, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
