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Historical events & facts — May 17
What happened on May 17?
On May 17, 1954, the US Supreme Court issued the ruling Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, declaring racial segregation in American public schools unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). The ruling, written by Chief Justice Earl Warren, was the legal starting point of the civil rights movement.
On May 17, 2004, the state of Massachusetts became the first in the US to legalise same-sex marriage, following the Goodridge v. Department of Public Health ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court. The first couple to marry was Julie Goodridge and Hillary Goodridge, who had led the legal case. Twelve years later, in 2015, the federal Supreme Court extended the right across the entire US.
On May 17, 2000, Real Madrid won the Champions League for the eighth time, defeating Valencia 3-0 in the Paris final. Goals from Steve McManaman — with one of the finest in the competition's history — Raúl and Morientes sealed the victory. It was the beginning of the era of great European titles for Madrid under President Florentino Pérez.
Notable birthdays — May 17
Famous people born on May 17
Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey
Field Marshal Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, styled Lord Paget between 1784 and 1812 and known as the Earl of Uxbridge between 1812 and 1815, was a British Army officer and politician.
Maureen O'Sullivan
Maureen Paula O'Sullivan was an Irish and American actress. She played Jane in the Tarzan series of films during the era of Johnny Weissmuller.
Dewey Redman
Walter Dewey Redman was an American saxophonist who performed free jazz as a bandleader, and as a member of bands including those led by Ornette Coleman and Keith Jarrett.
Gary Paulsen
Gary James Paulsen was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming-of-age stories about the wilderness. He was the author of more than 200 books and wrote more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers.
Alan Johnson
Alan Arthur Johnson is a British former politician who served as Secretary of State for Education and Skills from 2006 to 2007, Secretary of State for Health from 2007 to 2009, Home Secretary from 2009 to 2010, and Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2010 to 2011. A member of the Labour Party, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle from 1997 to 2017.
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