1947 was a common year starting on a Wednesday, so 17th May was a Saturday.
April 17, 1947 fell on a Thursday.
Friday
February 17th, 1947 fell on a Monday.
The given date was a Monday.
17 May 1971 was a Monday.
May 17, 1970 was a Sunday.
17 May 1966 was a Tuesday.
May 17, 2004, was a Monday.
May 17 1974 was a Friday.
May 17 1942 was a Sunday.
May 17 1983 was a Tuesday.
May 17, 1975 fell on a Saturday.