Historical Events on May 17

16 significant historical events occurred on May 17. May 17 has been the date of several noteworthy historical events. One of the most important was the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. This decision was a major turning point in the American civil rights movement. The date also saw Formula One races like the 1981 Belgian Grand Prix and the 1992 San Marino Grand Prix. Additionally, Google's I/O developer conferences took place on this day in 2016 and 2017.