1974⚡ Event
Dublin and Monaghan Bombings
The Ulster Volunteer Force detonated car bombs in Dublin and Monaghan, Ireland, killing 34 people and injuring almost 300 others.
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What Happened on May 17?
Discover 15 historical moments on May 17 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on May 17(5)
1987⚡ Event
USS Stark Attacked
An Iraqi jet fired two Exocet missiles at the American frigate USS Stark, killing 37 personnel and injuring 21 others.
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1995⚡ Event
11th Panchen Lama Kidnapped
Six-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, was kidnapped by the Chinese government.
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2000⚡ Event
UEFA Cup Final Riots
Following the killing of two English football fans, British and Turkish hooligans rioted on the day of the UEFA Cup Final in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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2004⚡ Event
Massachusetts Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Famous Birthdays on May 17(5)
Notable Deaths on May 17(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Lucky Peterson
American blues singer, keyboardist, and guitarist Lucky Peterson died. He was born in 1964.
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May 17 in History
May 17 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1974 to the present day.
Major Events on May 17
Among the most notable events on May 17: Dublin and Monaghan Bombings (1974), USS Stark Attacked (1987), 11th Panchen Lama Kidnapped (1995). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on May 17
Notable figures born on May 17 include Will Clyburn, Johanna Konta, Adil Omar. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on May 17
Remembered figures who died on May 17 include Herman Wouk, Lucky Peterson, Vangelis. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 17?
- May 17 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on May 17?
- One of the most notable events on May 17 is: Dublin and Monaghan Bombings.
- Who was born on May 17?
- Famous figures born on May 17 include Will Clyburn, Johanna Konta, Adil Omar.
- How many historical events happened on May 17?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on May 17, spanning centuries of world history.
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