23217 days before today
Today is December 9th, 2024 (Monday), so 23217 days before today would be:
May 17th, 1961 (Wednesday)
Time Zone: America/New_York (GMT-05:00)
Number of days before today:
• Day numbers: 137
• Week number: 20
• Leap year: 1961 is not a leap year
• Daylight Saving Time: Yes
May 17th, 1961 Holidays and National Days
May 17th, in History
1987
In the Persian Gulf the American guided missile frigate USS Stark is struck by 2 Exocet missiles fired by an Iraqi aircraft; only one detonates, but 37 sailors are killed and 21 are wounded. Whether the launch was deliberate or a mistake is still debated.
1973
The Senate Watergate Committee begins its hearings.
1954
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rules for school integration in Brown v. Board of Education.
1940
Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium and begins the invasion of France.
1881
Frederick Douglass is appointed recorder of deeds for Washington, D.C.
1875
The first Kentucky Derby is run in Louisville.
1863
Union General Ulysses Grant continues his push towards Vicksburg at the Battle of the Big Black River Bridge.
1814
Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden.
1792
Merchants form the New York Stock Exchange at 70 Wall Street.
1756
Britain declares war on France.
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