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| May 17th |
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| About 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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