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Thursday, 17 December 2026

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1778
Sir Humphry Davy, discovered several chemical elements.
US Science & Technology 248 yrs ago
1929
William Safire
US 97 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1791
New York City traffic regulation creates the first one-way street.
US 235 yrs ago
1852
First Hawaiian cavalry organized.
US 174 yrs ago
1860
Anaheim Township created in Los Angeles County.
US 166 yrs ago
1903
First sustained motorized aircraft flight by Wright Brothers. at 10:35AM, for 12 seconds.
US 123 yrs ago
1933
First professional football game: Chicago Bears vs. NY Giants.
US Sport 93 yrs ago