Skip to content May 17th is the 137th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day Gina Haspel, after confirmation by the U.S. Senate, became the first woman to lead the Central Intelligence Agency; the first Chuck E Cheese restaurant opened in San Jose, California, and Hanry VIII and Anne Boleyn's marriage was annulled. Famous May 17th birthdays include boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Today is National Walnut Day.
We have 7 holidays listed for May 17.
National Walnut Day They’re great for your heart, brain, and bones; and you can incorporate them into any meal.
LuAnn de Lesseps From becoming a countess to headlining a hit reality show, de Lesseps has done it all.
Elle Winter With an impressive career at such a young age, Elle Winter's future looks blindingly bright.
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