On This Day May 17th

 OTD

May 17th is the one-hundred-thirty-seventh day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 228 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

1536 – Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn's marriage is annulled.

1673 – Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette begin exploring the Mississippi River.

1756 – Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France.

1792 – The New York Stock Exchange is formed under the Buttonwood Agreement.

1809 – Emperor Napoleon I orders the annexation of the Papal States to the French Empire.

1875 – Aristides wins the first Kentucky Derby with the jockey Oliver Lewis

1900 – The children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, is first published in the United States. The first copy is given to the author's sister.

1939 – The Columbia Lions and the Princeton Tigers play in the United States' first televised sporting event, a collegiate baseball game in New York City.

 

Birthdays

1551 – Martin Delrio, Belgian occultist and theologian (d. 1601)

1794 – Anna Brownell Jameson, Irish-English author (d. 1860)

1864 – Louis Richardet, Swiss target shooter (d. 1923)

1903 – Cool Papa Bell, American baseball player and manager (d. 1991)

1942 – Taj Mahal, American blues singer-songwriter and musician.

1956 – Sugar Ray Leonard, American boxer.

 

Holiday Highlight

Pack Rat Day

While the origins of Pack Rat Day may be unclear, it serves as a reminder of a serious issue-hoarding disorder. This is a condition where individuals struggle to discard possessions, regardless of their value or usefulness. The emotional toll can be severe, with anxiety and distress often accompanying attempts to organize or part with belongings.

In some cases, hoarding may be a symptom of another disorder, such as obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Severe hoarding can lead to a diminished quality of life, as clutter, including newspapers, non-functioning electronic devices, and old furniture, may restrict living spaces.

In recent years, certain media outlets have sensationalized hoarding. Experts suggest that this disorder is complex and not easily treated. While cleaning and organizing may be helpful, it's important not to overlook the underlying factors contributing to this behavior.

It's crucial to distinguish between hoarding and collecting. Collecting involves actively seeking, acquiring, and organizing objects as a hobby and a source of enjoyment. Collectors typically take pride in displaying their findings, while hoarders may feel embarrassed and uncomfortable about their possessions.

Holidays And Observance

Endangered Species Day

International Child Helpline Day

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

International Defense Transportation Day

International Virtual Assistants Day

NASCAR Day

National Bike to Work Day

National Cherry Cobbler Day

National Defense Transportation Day

National Mushroom Hunting Day

National Pack Rat Day

National Pizza Party Day

National Walnut Day

O. Henry Pun-Off Day

Pinot Grigio Day

World Hypertension Day

World Information Society Day

World Neurofibromatosis Day (NF Day)

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

World Telecommunication Day

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