Historical Events
Preakness Stakes
133rd Preakness: Kent Desormeaux aboard Big Brown wins in 1:54.80
Sports History
Dale Jarrett's final race, the All-Star race, before joining ESPN's NASCAR coverage full-time
- English FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London (82,752): Portsmouth beats Cardiff City, 1-0; Nwankwo Kanu scores 37' winner
Famous Weddings
- American singer-songwriter and actress Ashlee Simpson (23) weds American rock band Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz (28) in Encino, California; divorce in 2011
- Eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II, Peter Phillips (30) weds management consultant Autumn Kelly (30) at St. George’s chapel in Windsor Castle
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About May 17, 2008
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
#1 Song: 4 Minutes - Madonna Ft. Justin Timberlake
