On this day in history
What happened on 17 May
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 17 May. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Norwegian Constitution Day — Norway adopted its constitutionWorld
- First Kentucky Derby horse race was held at Churchill DownsCultural
- Brown v. Board of Education ruled school segregation unconstitutionalWorld
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.