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May 17th
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May 17th is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar.  There are 228 days remaining until
the end of the calendar year.  May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, World Information Society Day, and
Armed Forces Day in United States.

Births
1936
- Dennis Hopper, actor, filmmaker, artist (Speed, Colors)
1941 - Ben Nelson, U.S. Senator (Nebraska)
1956 - Sugar Ray Leonard, boxer, Olympic gold medalist
1965 - Trent Reznor, singer, musician, writer (Nine Inch Nails)
1975 - Sasha Alexander, actress (NCIS)
1986 - Tahj Mowry, actor (Smart Guy)

Deaths
1829
- John Jay, first U.S. Chief Justice
1875 - John C. Breckinridge, 14th U.S. Vice President
1912 - Ace Parker, Hall of Fame quarterback, running back, kicker
1964 - Steve Owen, Hall of Fame football coach, offensive tackle
2005 - Frank Gorshin, actor (Batman)

Events
1877
- The first interstate phone call is made from New Brunswick, New Jersey to Alexander Graham Bell in New York City.
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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December
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