Friday May 17, 1974
A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.

May 17, 1974: Day of the Week

May 17, 1974 was the 137th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 228 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Friday.

If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is vendredi.

A person born on this day will be 49 years old today. If that same person saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $4,193.50 today.

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Here’s the May 1974 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 1974 calendar.

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Zodiac & Birthstone

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).

May 17, 1974 Historical Event(s)

1974
Dublin and Monaghan bombings: Thirty-three civilians are killed when the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) explodes car bombs in Dublin and Monaghan, Republic of Ireland.
1974
Police in Los Angeles, California, raid the Symbionese Liberation Army’s headquarters, killing six members, including Camilla Hall.

Who were born on May 17, 1974?

1974
Andrea Corr, Irish singer (The Corrs)
1974
Eddie Lewis, American football (soccer) player
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Sendhil Ramamurthy, American actor
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Wiki González, Venezuelan baseball player

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