May 17th is officially World Baking Day and Pack Rat Day.
Today is the 138th day of the year, and there are 228 days left in 2024.
Today might be an important one to you or, perhaps you just want a lesson in history for this day? Well here we are going to cover the most interesting historical events, celebrity births, deaths and much more that all fell on May 17 throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 1861, the first ever color photo was taken? The picture was taken by Thomas Sutton and had a tartan ribbon as the subject.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about May 17th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on May 17 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2020
A pair of Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan sneakers sold for a record $560,000 at auction.
The pair of autographed Air Jordan 1s were worn by the famous basketballer during his glory days. They sold for almost four times the estimated auction sale price, beating the previous record by over $100,000.
2015
Blurryface, the fourth studio album by Twenty One Pilots, was released.
It was also the first album ever to have every track gold-certified.
1824
The diaries of Lord Byron were burned by six of the poet’s friends.
Often recognized as the greatest crime in literary history, Lord Byron’s friend, Murray, saw the memoirs as scandalous enough to damage Byron’s reputation forever. All of this, despite the fact that Byron himself declared that he wished the memoirs to be published.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Ross Butler? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1956
Bob Saget
American
Comedian
Died On:
Jan 9, 2022 (Age 65)
Born In:
Pennsylvania, USA
1990
Ross Butler
American
Actor
Age:
34 years old
Born In:
Singapore
1988
Nikki Reed
American
Actress
Age:
36 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1988
Karrueche Tran
American
Actress
Age:
36 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Quotes
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on May 17th throughout history.
1843
Life must be understood backwards. But they forget the other proposition, that it must be lived forwards.
Søren Kierkegaard
Danish Philosopher
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
World Baking Day
You don’t need any special skills to celebrate World Baking Day; the right attitude and access to an oven are more than enough! The possibilities are endless, really – so try to bake some bread, cookies, brownies, cake, cupcakes, or whatever baked goodie you feel like today!
National Pack Rat Day
We’re all guilty of holding onto mementos and clutter for far too long, but pack rats take it even further. Take a hard look at yourself on Pack Rat Day and challenge your hoarding tendencies, and take this day as an opportunity to let go of some of your less-loved possessions.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
The total weight of all air on Earth is 11 quintillion pounds.
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on this day share the Taurus star sign.
Taurus is an earth sign represented by the bull. Much like bulls, Taureans are known for their loyalty. They’re strong, proud, and devoted to the people around them.
Anyone born in May has the Emerald birthstone. Did you know that Columbia is the largest supplier of Emeralds and is responsible for more than 60% of the world’s production?
For people born on May 17, your estimated date of conception falls on August 24 in the previous year.
A baby conceived on this day will likely be due around February 7, 2025.
