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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 17 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on May 17(5)
Deaths on May 17(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Herman Wouk
American author Herman Wouk died. He was born in 1915.
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2020🕊️ Death
Lucky Peterson
American blues singer, keyboardist, and guitarist Lucky Peterson died. He was born in 1964.
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2022🕊️ Death
Vangelis
Greek musician and composer Vangelis died. He was born in 1943.
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2024🕊️ Death
Bud Anderson
American World War II flying ace Bud Anderson died. He was born in 1922.
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2024🕊️ Death
Sid Going
New Zealand rugby union footballer Sid Going died. He was born in 1943.
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May 17 in History
May 17 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 17
Examples currently recorded for May 17 include Dublin and Monaghan Bombings (1974), USS Stark Attacked (1987), 11th Panchen Lama Kidnapped (1995). View all events →
Birthdays on May 17
People recorded as born on May 17 include Will Clyburn, Johanna Konta, Adil Omar. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 17: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 17?
- One event currently recorded for May 17 is: Dublin and Monaghan Bombings.
- Who was born on May 17?
- People recorded as born on May 17 include Will Clyburn, Johanna Konta, Adil Omar.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 17?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 17.
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