Famous Birthdays
- Alan Johnson, British politician (Member of Parliament, 1997-2017; Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, 2010-11; Home Secretary, 2009-10), born in London, England
- Algirdas Martinaitis, Lithuanian classical composer (Cantus ad futurum), born in Paserbentys, Lithuania
- Howard Ashman, American playwright and lyricist (Little Shop of Horrors: The Little Mermaid), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1991)
- Janez Drnovšek, Slovenian politician
Famous Deaths
- Eduardo Fabini, composer, dies at 67
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About May 17, 1950
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
