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17 May

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1954

Brown v. Board of Education

On 17 May 1954, the US Supreme Court ruled school segregation unconstitutional.

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1875

First Kentucky Derby

On 17 May 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was run at Louisville.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1792

Buttonwood Agreement

On 17 May 1792, the Buttonwood Agreement laid the foundations of the New York Stock Exchange.

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