Today: May 17, 2024

On this day: May 17

Events that happened on May 17.

• May 17, 1957: The civil rights demonstration "Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom" takes place in Washington, D.C.
• May 17, 1974:
  • 33 people are killed when the UVF detonate four car bombs in Dublin and Monaghan in Ireland.
  • Football: Bayern Munich win the European Cup after defeating Atletico Madrid 4-0.
  
• May 17, 1978: Charlie Chaplin's coffin is recovered more than two months after it was stolen in Cosier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.
• May 17, 1984: Michael Silka kills nine people during a spree shooting in Manley Hot Springs, Alaska.
• May 17, 1987: 37 US personnel are killed after an Iraqi fighter jet fires two Exocet missiles at the American frigate USS Stark.
• May 17, 1990:
  • Manchester United win the FA Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
  • The World Health Organization removes homosexuality from its list of diseases.
  
• May 17, 1995: A U.S. Army veteran called Shawn Nelson goes on a tank rampage in San Diego, California.
• May 17, 1997:
  • Football: Manchester United star Eric Cantona announces his retirement.
  • FA Cup Final 1997: Chelsea secure their first major trophy in 26 years after they defeat Middlesbrough 2-0.
  • Zaire is renamed as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  
• May 17, 2000: The last episode of "Beverly Hills, 90210" is aired.
• May 17, 2002:
  • 2002 Irish general election: Fianna Fail are returned to power after winning 77 seats.
  • Irish politics: Michael Noonan steps down as leader of Fine Gael.
  
• May 17, 2003: Arsenal win the FA Cup final after defeating Southampton 1-0.
• May 17, 2004:
  • Soccer: Robin Van Persie signs for Arsenal.
  • The first same-sex marriages in the United States take place in Massachusetts.
  
• May 17, 2005:
  • Pop star Kylie Minogue is diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • 50 Cent releases the single "Just a Lil Bit".
  
• May 17, 2006:
  • The 2006 UEFA Champions League Final is held between Barcelona and Arsenal. Barcelona win 2-1.
  • It is announced that Paul McCartney and Heather Mills have separated after less than three years of marriage.
  
• May 17, 2008: Portsmouth win the FA Cup final after beating Cardiff City 1-0.
• May 17, 2009: The alpha version of Minecraft is released on the PC.
• May 17, 2011: The video game "L.A. Noire" is released.
• May 17, 2013: It is announced that Jose Mourinho will be leaving Real Madrid.
• May 17, 2014: Arsenal win the FA Cup after defeating Hull City 3-2 in Extra Time.
• May 17, 2015:
  • Rapper Chinx is shot dead in Queens, New York.
  • The final episode of the period drama "Mad Men" is aired on television.
  
• May 17, 2017:
  • Irish politics: Enda Kenny announces that he will be stepping down as leader of Fine Gael.
  • American whistleblower Chelsea Manning is released from prison.
  
• May 17, 2020: Former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard drowns while swimming in Venice Beach, Los Angeles.
• May 17, 2022:
  • The British media reports that an unnamed Tory MP has been arrested for rape and sexual assault.
  • The US Naval intelligence deputy director says that an increasing number of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) have been reported in the sky over the past 20 years.
  • Netflix lays off 150 staff members.
  
• May 17, 2023:
  • Researchers say that there is a 66% chance that the earth will pass the 1.5 C global warming threshold by 2027.
  • 95-year-old Clare Nowland is tasered by New South Wales police in Cooma, Australia.
  • A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle says that the couple were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" involving paparazzi.
  • Montana bans the app TikTok.
  • A judge orders biotechnology entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes to surrender to custody to serve an 11-year prison sentence for wire fraud and defrauding investors.
  • The reality series "The Family Stallone" makes its debut on Paramount+.
  

Is it that long ago already?

One week has already passed since May 10, 2024:

• The movie "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is released.
• Soccer: Kylian Mbappé announces that he is leaving PSG.

Half a year has passed since November 17, 2023:

• The film "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" is released.
• Nicki Minaj releases the album "Pink Friday 2".
• Soccer: The Premier League deducts 10 points from Everton for breaking profitability and sustainability rules.
• Apple, Disney, and IBM pause ads on X (Twitter) after Elon Musk signals his agreement with an antisemitic tweet.
• Sean Combs (Puff Daddy) and Cassie settle her rape and sex trafficking lawsuit.
• Marvel fatigue: The Marvels becomes the worst-performing superhero movie in modern history.

Nine months have passed since August 17, 2023:

• Mortgage rates in the United States reach their highest level in 21 years.