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Thursday, 17 December 2026

Day 351 of 2026 · 14 days remaining in the year · Week 51

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2 Births

6 Events

8 Total entries

★ Born on this day 2 entries

1778

Sir Humphry Davy, discovered several chemical elements.

US Science & Technology 248 yrs ago

1929

William Safire

US 97 yrs ago

1791

New York City traffic regulation creates the first one-way street.

US 235 yrs ago

1843

"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens published in London.

GB Arts & Culture 183 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